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German aircraft learn to land on their own

German aircraft learn to land on their own

Similar technology has previously worked only for landings at large airports. Soon the autopilot will be used even on small airfields.
LightSail 2 Establishes Communication with Earth

LightSail 2 Establishes Communication with Earth

LightSail 2 belongs to the solar sailing type of spacecraft intended to reduce the cost of satellite fuel for space corporations.
This Japanese robot uses sticks instead of legs for walking

This Japanese robot uses sticks instead of legs for walking

Don’t let its funny exterior fool you: this device is equipped with advanced artificial intelligence based on machine learning. 
Researchers Create a Sollar Collector That Does Not Lose Heat

Researchers Create a Sollar Collector That Does Not Lose Heat

The device was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It differs from the previous models in one small detail.
Google hot air balloon provided 223 days of Internet connection

Google hot air balloon provided 223 days of Internet connection

The Loon hot air balloon started out as a small Google project, but with time it evolved into a separate company. It recently broke the record in providing continuous Internet connection. 

Former NASA astronaut decides to circumnavigate the Earth in 48 hours 

Terry Virts has already made 3400 orbits around the Earth in Space, and now he has decided to start a new journey - this time in the atmosphere. It will be the fastest journey in history.

Capcom speaks about cooperation with the Japanese police

Japan's largest video game manufacturer has confirmed its involvement in the PR campaign run by the local law enforcement agencies to recruit new specialists.

American Black Hornet drones sent to Afghanistan

The first batch of devices was sent to soldiers in the 3rd brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division. 

The first ever photo of an atom's magnetic field

A tiny MRI installation helped to get exclusive shots. Physicists not only photographed the magnetic field, but also managed to interact with it.

Flying car races set for 2020

The races will take place in the Mojave desert in the United States. The event will be organized by Australian company Alauda. 

Digital Luggage Tags will speed up check-in at UK Airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) have approved British Airways proposed use of digital tags to track luggage.

Hans Zimmer authors the new BMW electric car sound

The composer is an ardent fan of Cyberpunk aesthetics which makes him an excellent fit for writing "music" for the new BMW engine.

Japanese Scientists Manage to Grow Artificial Brain

The basis for the organ was pluripotent stem cells that can differentiate into any type of cell in the body.

Americans build laser that identifies people by their heartbeat 

The device was developed as part of the Jetson program created by the Ministry of Defence. The laser is meant to be used for special operations. 

Glasses of the future with autofocus are created

Researchers from Stanford University have created a technology that will replace the traditional glasses. The system can automatically change the focus by following the user's eyes.

Arby Restaurant Presents a “Carrot” Made out of Turkey Meat

The new dish was called "Marrot". Not only does it look and taste like a carrot, but it also has all the nutrients found in the vegetable.

NASA opens a new museum complex

The museum is located in the Flight Control Center at the Johnson Space Center, from where the astronauts’ landing on the moon and other historical projects were controlled.

Swedish scientists learn to use wood for printing

To achieve this, researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg improved traditional ‘ink’ for 3D printers made out of wood fibres.

Put your child behind the wheel of a supercar

With each year, toys are becoming more interesting, with their creators taking even more creative liberty with their creation. This time, they have created a miniature version of the McLaren 720S supercar. 

Anti-printing: researchers create a new paper-cleaning system

Rutgers University researchers and their colleagues from Oregon State University have created a way to remove text from paper allowing it to be reused.

The inventor designs a drone firing device

The installation designed by Drew Pilcher is fully autonomous. It is a complete analogue of an anti-aircraft turret with computer vision, homing and automatic weapons preparation, but it is for fun rather than serious combat.  

NASA to Search for Life on Titan

Despite the low temperature, Titan has an atmosphere similar to the Earth’s, and more importantly, it has water. These factors make Saturn’s biggest moon a very interesting research object.

How our galaxy will be colonized?

Chinese scientists have attempted to answer this question, by creating a computer model, demonstrating how people can settle in the Milky Way.

The tiny flying robot powered by solar energy

The device is called RoboBee X-Wing; it is only 5cm long and has a 3.5cm wingspan.
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