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Golden Dome: Everything to know about Trump's $25 billion missile defense planPresident Trump has set aggressive goals for Golden Dome, but many parts of the system already exist.
By Iain Boyd Published
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Breakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aidsThis breakthrough in battery power could bring wearable tech, implanted medical devices, and humanoid robots to life.
By Lisa D. Sparks Published
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Chinese scientists makes nuclear power breakthrough using abandoned US researchScientists 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.
By Jane McCallion Published
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How will the latest generation of fighter jets stand out? The answer lies in stealth tech.Opinion The fighter jets are likely to incorporate AI, as well as advanced engine and stealth technology.
By David Bacci Published
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Stabbed, cut, attacked, twisted — scientists subject new stretchable battery to extreme torture, and it retained 90% of its capacityA new stretchable hydrogel battery can withstand extreme conditions and still operate effectively, scientists say.
By Ruari McCallion Published
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New urinal designs could prevent up to 265,000 gallons of urine from spilling onto the floor each dayResearchers have invented two new urinal designs that could significantly reduce the amount of urine splashback, keeping public restrooms cleaner.
By Jess Thomson Published
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Scientists find previously hidden disturbances at hypersonic speedsSurprising results from hypersonic air flow simulations could help design stronger, faster and more durable supersonic vehicles.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Flat, razor-thin telescope lens could change the game in deep space imaging — and production could start soonScientists have developed an impossibly thin telescope lens that addresses a key astronomical challenge in a new study funded by NASA and DARPA.
By Owen Hughes Published
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NASA captures stunning new image of shock waves from next-gen supersonic plane as it flies across the sunNew photograph captures breathtaking sight of history-making Boom Supersonic's XB-1 passenger plane as it hits supersonic speeds while flying across the sun
By Julian Dossett Published
