Headliner
Small modular nuclear reactors could cut commercial shipping emissions
by David Szondy
Nuclear power isn't just for naval ships anymore as demonstrated by the Nuclear Propulsion in merchant Shipping (NuProShip II) project led by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology which is looking at fitting nuclear reactors to heavy-duty commercial vessels.
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Highlights
Eternal clock tracks seconds to eons, via shockingly simple components
by Joe Salas
Watch this video of a working Lego clock that uses gear trains, a pendulum escapement, falling-weight power, and solar-driven rewinding to operate a multi-stage calendar and billion-year counter.
How underwater 3D printing could soon transform maritime construction
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
There are all kinds of critical infrastructure lying underwater – road and rail tunnels, pipelines for oil and gas, dams, and more. Could we simply 3D print such projects beneath the surface of the ocean? Cornell University is about to find out.
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Review: Massive 25,000-mAh battery makes rugged tablet worth the weight
by Bronwyn Thompson
Rugged tech is a rapidly growing market, with outdoor users eager for everyday devices built to survive real-world punishment. Here, the new Oukitel RT10 Rugged Tablet delivers solid performance and supreme battery life – for less than $500.
Woody micro-expedition vehicle camps like no other RV you've seen
by C.C. Weiss
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog always makes an impression. That becomes even truer when the stout-jawed U418 variant shows up painted in Rover green carrying what appears to be a truck-sized beer barrel or treasure chest below a rooftop tent.
Saudi gigaproject opens with world's largest and fastest roller coaster
by Adam Williams
Saudi Arabia rarely does things by halves, so it's no surprise that its new high-profile theme park has already smashed multiple world records. Six Flags Qiddiya City features the world's longest, fastest, and tallest roller coaster.
Revolutionary reversible robo-hand can crawl away from its arm
by Etiido Uko
What has opposable thumbs and is the most dexterous tool on the planet? The human hand! Right? Well … not anymore. According to engineers at EPFL's school of engineering, a newly developed robotic hand may have just taken that title.
Wood polymer gives thermal paper an eco-friendly makeover
by Maryna Holovnova
Nowadays, wood is rapidly becoming a valuable material in the renewable tech industry, replacing many harmful materials. Recent research shows that wood-derived compounds can serve as an alternative to the toxic chemicals used in paper receipts.
X marks the spot: Futuristic cross-shaped airport sets new size record
by Adam Williams
Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed plans for the largest airport in Africa. As you might expect from the firm, this ambitious building is very striking, and it will take the form of a massive futuristic structure in the desert.
Genesis unveils a firebreathing V8-powered dune-bashing concept
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
If you're gonna go off-roading in the desert, you better have a ride that's purpose-built to survive that sorta terrain. That's certainly not what Genesis is traditionally known for, but it's thrown its dusty hat in the ring with a wild new concept.
Elsewhere
Going coconuts: An Indian farmer has designed and built an electric bike that climbs 80-foot trees.
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