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Scientists invent photosynthetic 'living' material that sucks CO2 out of the atmosphere
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists have developed a material with photosynthetic bacteria that convert carbon dioxide into a mineral skeleton. The material hardens over time, so it could be used for buildings, they say.

China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff
By Damien Pine published
The world’s largest drone "mothership" is getting ready for deployment in June. It’s designed to carry and launch up to 100 drones in a swarm, including kamikaze drones.

Golden Dome: Everything to know about Trump's $25 billion missile defense plan
By Iain Boyd published
President Trump has set aggressive goals for Golden Dome, but many parts of the system already exist.

Breakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aids
By Lisa D. Sparks published
This breakthrough in battery power could bring wearable tech, implanted medical devices, and humanoid robots to life.

Chinese scientists makes nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US research
By Jane McCallion published
Scientists in China have refuelled a thorium reactor on the fly for the first time. The breakthrough is paving the way for working reactors that are significantly safer than conventional alternatives.

How will the latest generation of fighter jets stand out? The answer lies in stealth tech.
By David Bacci published
Opinion The fighter jets are likely to incorporate AI, as well as advanced engine and stealth technology.

Stabbed, cut, attacked, twisted — scientists subject new stretchable battery to extreme torture, and it retained 90% of its capacity
By Ruari McCallion published
A new stretchable hydrogel battery can withstand extreme conditions and still operate effectively, scientists say.

New urinal designs could prevent up to 265,000 gallons of urine from spilling onto the floor each day
By Jess Thomson published
Researchers have invented two new urinal designs that could significantly reduce the amount of urine splashback, keeping public restrooms cleaner.

Scientists find previously hidden disturbances at hypersonic speeds
By Skyler Ware published
Surprising results from hypersonic air flow simulations could help design stronger, faster and more durable supersonic vehicles.

Flat, razor-thin telescope lens could change the game in deep space imaging — and production could start soon
By Owen Hughes published
Scientists have developed an impossibly thin telescope lens that addresses a key astronomical challenge in a new study funded by NASA and DARPA.
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