NASA releases supernova time lapses
NASA recently released two new films that offer a fascinating look at the transformations taking place in two iconic celestial sources: Cassiopeia A and the Crab Nebula. Both represent the remnants of massive…
Spiders photographed on Mars?
In fact, these formations are not actually spiders that have been photographed on Mars. The small, dark shapes emerge when spring sunlight hits layers of carbon dioxide deposited during the dark months of…
Why a Gravitational Wave Observatory on the Moon?
Scientists detected the first long-predicted gravitational wave in 2015, and researchers have been eager for better detectors ever since. But Earth is hot and seismically noisy, and this will always limit the effectiveness…
NASA reestablishes communication with Voyager 1
The venerable Voyager 1 spacecraft is finally calling home again. This comes as a huge relief to mission engineers, scientists and Voyager fans around the world. On November 14, 2023, the aging spacecraft…
There was a comet close to the Sun during the eclipse
Any dedicated “umbrophile” will tell you: no two eclipses are exactly alike. The weather, solar activity, and the simply expeditionary nature of reaching and remaining in the Moon’s shadow for those brief moments…
Flamethrower robot dog available for purchase
The Thermonator, the much-talked about flame-throwing robot from Ohio-based Throwflame, is now available for purchase . Dubbed by the company as “the pioneering flamethrower robot dog”, this robot is ready to be purchased at a…
Boston Dynamics reveals its new “Atlas” robot
On Wednesday, Boston Dynamics unveiled an updated iteration of its humanoid robot, “Atlas,” with an emphasis on its adaptability to real-world scenarios. The company once again accompanied the announcement with a demonstration video,…
Europe plans to build a 100-qubit quantum computer
Researchers at Dutch quantum institute QuTech in Delft have announced plans to build Europe’s first 100 quantum bit (qubit) quantum computer. When completed in 2026, the device will be made available to the public, providing…
First human with brain chip plays with his mind
Recently revealed images show an impressive milestone in brain-computer interface technology: the first person to operate the innovative Neuralink brain implant, developed by Elon Musk’s company. The device allows the user to control…
Nvidia’s GR00T project to “humanize” robots with AI
Project GR00T is the latest innovation aimed at improving the ability of humanoid robots to process natural language and replicate human movements through direct observation. Nvidia, a giant in the processor sector and a name…