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Octopus-like design improves underwater vehicle maneuverability
University of Iowa researchers have reported a key advance in the ease of flow and maneuverability for underwater vehicles.This post was originally published on this site.
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Tragedy has struck Lisbon’s funicular railway. Transport expert explains how these old-fashioned trains work
Some 15 people have died after the Gloria funicular railway car in Lisbon, Portugal, derailed and crashed on Wednesday local time.This post was originally published on this site.
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From college lab to $73B market: Startup powers next wave of drones
They deliver packages, inspect power lines, patrol remote areas, find missing people and increasingly are deployed on the battlefield.This post was originally published on this site.
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Lithium-metal batteries can charge in 12 minutes for an 800 km drive
Korean researchers have ushered in a new era for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology by solving the long-standing dendrite problem in lithium-metal batteries. While conventional lithium-ion batteries are limited to a maximum range of 600 […]
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Flying blind: Aviation experts call for more pilot training amid poor general aviation safety record
A new study shows that piloting a light aircraft remains an inherently risky business, accounting for over 90% of aviation-related fatalities.This post was originally published on this site.
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Drone swarms achieve unprecedented speed and coordination with new real-time system
Durham University scientists have unveiled a major advance in drone swarm technology that could transform the way unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used in real-world missions.This post was originally published on this site.
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How autoworkers are retraining for the robot revolution
General Motors Co. worker Annie Ignaczak spent years walking in circles on concrete factory floors, assembling the same parts and counting down hundreds of pieces she and her coworkers needed to finish before lunch.This post […]
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China’s electric vehicle influence expands nearly everywhere, except the US and Canada
In 2025, 1 in 4 new automotive vehicle sales globally are expected to be an electric vehicle—either fully electric or a plug-in hybrid.This post was originally published on this site.
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Russia’s GPS interference: Do I need to worry when flying?
On Sunday, a plane carrying European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after its GPS navigation systems were jammed. Bulgarian authorities claim the jamming was […]
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How many self-driving vehicles can one person monitor at the same time?
It is possible for one person to safely monitor up to five self-driving vehicles at once, according to new research led by Coventry University.This post was originally published on this site.