The cargo hauling aircraft with no pilots on board
Rejecting deliveries to the doorstep, some drone makers are betting on bigger pilot-free aircraft......»»
Nikola rejects board nominees from disgraced founder Milton
Nikola Corp. said it rejected several director nominees proposed by an entity controlled by founder and former Chief Executive Officer Trevor Milton, who was recently sentenced to prison for fraud......»»
French navy enforces fishing ban to protect dolphins
"They see us, and we see them," said French Navy Lieutenant Dany, board commander of a nimble Falcon 50 surveillance plane flying over the vast Bay of Biscay......»»
Those free USB sticks in your drawer are somehow crappier than you thought
Rejected chips, hidden microSD cards plague the USB stick market. Enlarge / A microSD card of "unknown origin" is soldered onto a USB interface board to serve as makeshift NAND storage. (credit: CBL Data recovery) When a.....»»
Natural gas flare samples collected by aircraft reveal high variation in nitrogen oxides emission estimates
Natural gas flaring, or burning, is commonly used in parts of the United States to dispose of the gas byproduct from oil extraction. The flare's combustion converts hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water, which lessens the climate impact and reduce.....»»
Anyone Can Use AI
Build your first AI project using a micro:bit board and Google's Teachable Machine The post Anyone Can Use AI appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Beam me up: Using lasers to detect moth migrations
The year is 1941. The British military is installing new-age radar systems to detect German aircraft bound for Great Britain, intent on destruction. Fast forward to 2024. Researchers at North Carolina State University are installing advanced laser-ba.....»»
8 Reasons to Wait for the 2024 iPad Pro & 5 Reasons Not To
We didn’t see any changes to the iPad lineup in 2023, but that won’t be the case in 2024. Apple’s reportedly working on new iPad Pro models and the devices are rumored to have significant changes on board. If you’re in the market.....»»
An astronaut controls a robotic dog from orbit
Swedish astronaut Marcus Wandt took control of a series of robots in Germany while on board the International Space Station, zipping around the Earth at 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 mph.) Researchers want to understand how time delays can affec.....»»
The new electric eSprinter outperforms, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
Mercedes’ electric eSprinter isn’t just greener, it’s better
Mercedes' latest cargo van proves that electrification isn't just for cars......»»
The new electric eSprinter out-performs, undercuts Rivian’s cargo van
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter might be this year's ultimate small business accessory. Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz has electrified its Sprinter van and given it more range than Ford's E-Transit or the Rivian Delivery Van. (credit:.....»»
Image: Cygnus flies to the International Space Station
In this image from Jan. 30, 2024, an uncrewed Cygnus cargo spacecraft launches atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, starting its journey to the International Space Station......»»
NASA reveals how Mars helicopter just kept getting better and better
Ingenuity's chief engineer has shared a video showing how the team behind the Mars helicopter pushed the impressive aircraft to the limit......»»
Study finds that once people use cargo bikes, they like their cars much less
Even some one-car households ditched vehicles in favor of cargo bike-sharing. Enlarge / It's not likely to totally replace your car, nor will it probably be your only bike. But access to a cargo bike can reduce car trips, and eve.....»»
Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay plan voided as shareholders beat Tesla in court
Judge: Tesla board members "were beholden to Musk or had compromising conflicts." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $55.8 billion pay package was unfair to the electric carmaker'.....»»
Watch this cool close-up footage of SpaceX’s rocket booster landing
Watch SpaceX's dramatic tracking footage showing one of its Falcon 9 boosters returning to Earth shortly after launching the Cygnus cargo ship to the ISS......»»
Air mobility meets autos: Stellantis, Toyota, Hyundai bring manufacturing muscle to new market
Air mobility startups envision deploying thousands of eVTOL aircraft. That's where the automotive industry's mass manufacturing capabilities enter the picture. Here's a look at the key automotive-aviation tie-ups, how they've grown and where they sta.....»»
Researchers develop high-precision double slit for space spectrometer
ESA plans to launch its FLEX mission in 2025. The aim is to collect data on the Earth's vegetation from space. For the spectrometer on board the satellite, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in.....»»
How to watch SpaceX launch Cygnus cargo ship to ISS for first time
SpaceX is about to launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station for the first time. Here's how to watch the mission......»»
Lotus dealers stuck with sold Emira stock as emissions certification drags on
Lotus is delivering the $100,000 low-slung coupe to dealers ahead of receiving emissions certification from the California Air Resources Board. The car can't be sold in any of the 50 states without CARB approval, Lotus said......»»