Dec 30, 2024 · Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has announced its first fusion energy power plant, ARC, to be built in Chesterfield County, Virginia. CFS is committed to plugging in 400 megawatts of fusion energy in Virginia in the early 2030s and creating hundreds of jobs for operating the power plant.

Jan 4, 2025 · A study from New York University examines the physics and mathematics behind how a hula hoop can appear to defy gravity, suggesting that certain body types may be better suited for the activity. The research identifies hula hooping as a form of mechanical levitation, influenced by rolling points of ...

Dec 18, 2024 · For reference, Jetson Orin Nano Super announced it in 2023 for $499, and now NVIDIA has cut its price to $249. This AI supercomputer offers a 1.7x improvement, a 70% increase in performance, and a 50% increase in memory bandwidth to 102GB/s compared with its predecessor.. Its wide range of applications makes it well-suited for students, enthusiasts, and developers worldwide.

Jan 6, 2025 · Peering into the behavioral circuits of the worm C. elegans allowed scientists to visualize how single cells connect to each other, and how changing these connections alter perception of sensory information and behavior. Illustration by Sarah Emerson Share Scientists at Yale and the University of ...

Oct 3, 2024 · “Westinghouse has developed and continues to advance heat pipe technology and manufacturing processes through design, analysis tools, and test capabilities, with our recent success in manufacturing the first ever 12-foot nuclear-grade heat pipe.”, says Westinghouse. New fusion reactor endurance record for tungsten tokamak WEST: eVinci™ Microreactor: The Next Generation Nuclear Reactor

Apr 12, 2021 · The portable PowerPod has a much lower cost than solar panels and can work much more efficiently in areas with less than 300 days of sun per year. It’s a 1 kW wind turbine that potentially produces 3x more power than a regular turbine. The extra power is due to an advanced blade system in the pod, which increases the wind speed by 40%.

Dec 31, 2024 · Considering futuristic sci-fi movies or TV shows, vehicles appear to be one of the most fascinating objects. For instance, Batman’s Batcycle. Shifting its gear, Yamaha has unveiled the Y/AI motorcycle which brings the motorcycle action from Tokyo Override into real life. For reference, Tokyo ...

Oct 14, 2022 · Now, Texas-based Aeromine Technologies has designed a new bladeless wind energy solution that can be integrated with existing solar energy systems and building electrical systems. The new 10-by-10 foot turbine is relatively tiny, and without moving blades, it isn’t immediately recognizable as wind energy tech.

Nov 17, 2023 · According to a data sheet, the Wind Tree is a steel structure (trunk and branches) that stands 9.8 meters high (about 32 feet) and 7.2 meters wide (23.6 feet) on which 36 Aeroleafs are installed.

Jan 3, 2025 · A team of astronomers from MIT has traced the origin of fast radio burst (FRB) 20221022A using a novel technique. By analyzing its “scintillation”—the twinkling effect seen in stars—they determined that the burst came from much …