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Dec 4, 2021

Rocket Lab reveals new details of its powerful Neutron launch vehicle

Posted by in categories: materials, space travel

Neutron’s structure will be comprised of a new, specially formulated carbon composite material that is lightweight, strong, and can withstand the immense heat and forces of launch and re-entry again and again to enable frequent re-flight of the first stage. The launch vehicle will also be mostly reusable, designed to land on a landing pad after launch. It starts with Neutron’s unique shape, a tapered rocket with a wide base to provide a robust, stable base for landing, eliminating the need for complex mechanisms and landing legs.

“Neutron is not a conventional rocket. It’s a new breed of the launch vehicle with reliability, reusability, and cost reduction that is hard-baked into the advanced design from day one. Neutron incorporates the best innovations of the past and marries them with cutting-edge technology and materials to deliver a rocket for the future,” said Peter Beck, Rocket Lab founder, and CEO.

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Dec 4, 2021

This Ingenious Technique Helped Scientist to ‘Read Minds’ of Jellyfish

Posted by in categories: food, neuroscience

Scientists have found a way to interpret jellyfish’s thoughts regardless of not having any neurons, study finds.

They were able to observe how well the cells in a tiny type of see-through jellyfish operate collectively, to produce complicated independent motions, such as capturing and consuming food source. This is all thanks to ingenious molecular manipulation.

Dec 4, 2021

Meet Ameca, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

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This hyper-realistic robot with fluid movement and a face that could almost pass for human is a huge step towards crossing the ‘uncanny valley.’

MORE: https://on.rt.com/bmayRussia state-controlled media.

Dec 4, 2021

Most Australian households are well-positioned for electric vehicles — and an emissions ceiling would help

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

Many people believe Australia’s shift to electric vehicles is stuck in the slow lane – another strollout, rather than a rollout. But while federal policies are still lacklustre, most Australians themselves are ready for the shift, according to our recent research.

We found most car-owning households will be able to charge their cars in their garage or driveway. Electric vehicles are also getting more attractive as purchase costs fall and battery range rises.

Australia’s world-beating solar uptake is another plus. Many of our three million solar households would be able to effectively charge their cars for free at daytime.

Dec 4, 2021

Ameca humanoid robot has ultra-realistic human face expressions

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

It is designed as a platform for AI and human-robot interaction (HRI).

Dec 4, 2021

Scientists spot elusive ‘ghost particles’ for the first time inside the Large Hadron Collider

Posted by in categories: innovation, particle physics

The breakthrough will allow scientists to research long sought-after high energy neutrinos.

Dec 4, 2021

NASA funds three companies to develop commercial space stations

Posted by in category: space

The agency wants to ensure a smooth transition to commercial flight.


NASA granted over $400 million to three US commercial space companies. This move is a part of a bigger plan to enable low-Earth orbit for commercial stations while NASA slowly transitions LEO from the International Space Station.

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Dec 4, 2021

NASA is about to launch a laser demo that could revolutionize space communication

Posted by in categories: futurism, space

NASA’s upcoming Laser Communications Relay Demonstration could revolutionize the way the agency communicates with future missions across the solar system.

These lasers could lead to more high-definition videos and photos from space than ever before, according to the agency.

Dec 4, 2021

AWS Summit

Posted by in category: security

Three on-demand sessions of strategy, technical insights, best practices, and real-world examples – to improve cloud security, achieve compliance, respond to threats faster, and increase productivity.

Dec 4, 2021

Robot Manufacturing Company Ready To Pay Out For A Humanoid Robot Appearance: Applications Is Over

Posted by in category: robotics/AI

Company received over 20,000 applications, and our client has decided to suspend the request collection. It will take up to 12 month to make the decision. Details: https://promo-bot.ai/media/humanoid_project/ Last week the manufacturer company of Promobot robots was seeking a face for a humanoid robot-assistant which will work in hotels, shopping malls and other crowded places. The company was ready to pay out to somebody willing to transfer the rights to use one’s face forever.

As of Monday, it appears that Promobot has stopped accepting applications for the opportunity. Additionally, further details regarding the project seem to have been removed from their site.

“The Promobot company wants to say thanks to everyone who responded to participation in the project. Today we have received over 20,000 applications and our client has decided to suspend the request collection… Those who didn’t have time to submit an application, please no worries, we are having more projects upcoming. Subscribe to our Instagram and stay tuned.” explained an update on the Promobot website.