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Spacecraft powered by solar sails propelled by photons could explore interstellar space, redefining the term “traveling light.”

A high-precision atomic clock could not only provide the most precise test of time dilation ever but could point the way to exciting new physics including a quantum description of gravity.

Using AI to Detect Sewage Leaks Image Credit: Shutterstock.com / Lizmyosotis A new report suggests using AI to better identify untreated sewage leaks and protect rivers and waterways from severe environmental damage.  UK Researchers have used AI and machine learning to track sewage spills into rivers finding almost 1,000 dark discharges  —  unidentified spills  —  over the past 11 years. These spills originated from just two treatment plants.  The team, led by Peter Hammond from t...

Setting Sail with Graphene-Based Marine Coatings Talcoat™ graphene additive being mixed on-site into commercial 2-part epoxy coating system. Image Credit: Talga Resources  Early results indicate positive forecasts for a graphene-based coating for commercial ship hulls.  A Western-Australian advanced battery anode materials and graphene additives provider has announced the first milestone in testing a graphene-based coating for the hull of commercial ships¹.  Talga Group LTD. has revealed...

Improving Carbon Fiber Recycling Image Credit: TLaoPhotography/shutterstock.com Carbon fiber reinforced polymers are used across a diverse range of applications in the engineering and building fields. New research aims to make these materials even more useful by making them reusable.  Increased concern for the environment and diminishing supplies of natural resources coupled with a burgeoning global population and increased urbanization has led to the need for a circular economy. This means an...

A new device consisting of a robotic gripping arm and a fingertip-mounted sensor could perform complex tasks like holding fragile and delicate objects and even guiding thread through the eye of a needle.

How Seattle Childrens Hospital is using 3D-printing to Save Lives Image Credit: Seattle Childrens Hospital 3D Printing is revolutionizing the world of medicine and one hospital in particular is making it a vital part of the life-saving procedures it performs.  From allowing manned space missions to print equipment as and when needed, to simple household repair and the world of gaming, 3D printing has a marked positive effect on our lives. Yet, there is one clear aspect of the human experience...

The First Graphene-Enhanced Concrete Hits the Market Image Credit: Concrene The addition of just a touch of graphene could make the worlds most ubiquitous building material stronger, more durable and even a touch greener. The first graphene-enhanced concrete is about to hit the American market. April 2021 will see the culmination of a project between the Advanced Materials Division of Thomas Swan¹ and Concrene² — a UK-based nanotech company.  The addition of a tiny amount of graphene  �...