Emerging Tech
Invisible, washable textile embedded solar cells for wearables
The discrete nature of the cells protects them - and makes the clothes more attractive.
Emerging Tech
NREL creates quantum well solar cells with record 39.5% efficiency
The new cell is more efficient and has a simple design that may be useful for a variety of new applications.
Emerging Tech
Rolls-Royce ColdFire powers directed energy field tests in the U.S.
The Rolls-Royce ColdFire system includes both battery-powered and near-continuous firing modes.
Transportation
Hawaiian Airlines invests in Regent’s 100-person electric seaglider
The next generation seaglider is slated for entry into commercial service by 2028.
Invention
Wood-based foam keeps buildings cooler, cuts energy bills
The new lightweight foam could reduce buildings' cooling energy needs by more than a third.
Transportation
Overair, UML team up to bring urban air mobility to Los Angeles
The partnership to explore operational and infrastructure development considerations.
Transportation
Microsoft to develop an aerospace cloud system for air mobility operations
The system will address the nascent cloud computing requirements for eVTOLs, UAM, and autonomous aviation.
Emerging Tech
New silicon nanowires conduct heat 150% better than regular silicon
New material conducts heat 150% more efficiently than conventional materials used in advanced chip technologies.
Emerging Tech
Smart traffic systems to save 205 million metric tons of CO2 emissions by 2027
Reducing congestion through optimized traffic control will be the main influencing factor.
Emerging Tech
B-52 successfully tests hypersonic weapon, achieving Mach 5
U.S. Air Force conducted the first successful test of the ARRW off the coast of Southern California.
Transportation
New battery-powered submarine designed to host parties underwater
The submarine can carry up to 120 guests in a fully conditioned environment to a depth of 200 meters.
Transportation
Ryse Recon personal eVTOL aircraft can make water landings and takeoffs
The eVTOL reimagines the future of advanced aerial mobility for the agriculture and rural sectors.
