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University scientists create fuel to enable living in space
Bangor University scientists have developed an energy source that could allow astronauts to live on the Moon for long periods of time. The power sources, equivalent in size to poppy seeds, hold the potential to sustain lunar habitation.
ESA’s Proba-3 ready to launch at the end of the year
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Proba-3 mission has been announced to be ready to launch by the end of the year.
Hyundai Motor and Kia’s DAL-e Delivery robot arrives
Hyundai Moto) and Kia revealed the redesigned DAL-e Delivery robot, enhancing the original model introduced in December 2022.
The six-fold surge in data centre energy consumption
The Internet, Cloud computing, big data analytics, AI, ML, the Internet of Things, e-commerce, VR – these are just a few of the digital technologies that rely on data centres.
Revealed: the secret behind Santa’s Christmas Eve delivery run
It’s been a mystery for children and parents alike for millennia – but leaked footage of a conversation between the Science and Technology Secretary and the Government Chief Scientific Adviser has revealed how Father Christmas manages to deliver billions of presents across the world in just one night.
SICK develops precision sensor for micron measurements
Developed for high precision in the micron range, SICK’s OD7000 displacement sensor measures tiny distances in challenging electronics and solar manufacturing applications cost-effectively.
State of DevOps report reveals security is strengthened by platform engineering
Puppet by Perforce, the industry standard for infrastructure automation, announced the findings of the global 2024 State of DevOps Report: The Evolution of Platform Engineering.
ESA’s Proba-3 mission enters the last test phase prior to launch
Proba-3 will achieve, for the first time, a high-precision formation flight between two platforms in space, demonstrating the feasibility of technologies that will allow large telescopes sharing distant elements to be developed.
NPL launches three new Innovation Nodes to develop time-critical technologies
Today marks the inauguration of the first out of three innovation nodes by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), aiming at the integration of accurate and precise timing in the development of new technologies and products across various sectors such as transport, telecommunications, fintech, and quantum.
Nicomatic reveal mate-before-lock mechanism for DMM connectors
Nicomatic has launched the D53C, a new captive screw feature for its MIL-SPEC DMM rugged 2mm pitch metal connectors. This 'mate-before-lock' fixing hardware enhances the speed, simplicity, and security of connector mating, safeguarding against contact damage and ensuring the screw remains attached.