💡 Innovation
🛫 First crewed SSTO spacecraft to take off soon
The technology of the 90's was insufficient to make the holy grail of spacecraft possible. A startup has now received economic backing to make the first Single Stage to Orbit spaceplane.
🐠 Bleached corals can still provide nutritious seafood
A new study has found that fish living in bleached coral reefs can remain sources rich in micronutrients. This provides hope for coastal communities that rely on coral reefs for food.
🖥 Faster supercomputers with new circuit
By combining processor and memory in the same circuit, researchers have succeeded in reducing the "von Neumann bottleneck", which provides better performance in supercomputers.
🚀 Laser could send "water bears" to other solar systems
While the moon and Mars are the big next steps on everybody's lips, some researchers aim even further.
🛰 Swedish startup to to test Microsat propulsion system
Satellites are getting smaller and cheaper to launch. To prevent these satellites from becoming debris and to extend their expected life, a Swedish startup has developed a novel propulsion system.
🍀 Five reasons 2021 was a great year for the environment
2021 was a year with a lot of positive news regarding environmental matters. We'll show you the top five things that happend.
🕹 App turns litter picking into a game
A new app called Litterlotto is gamifying litter picking and “trades trash for cash.” This has turned out to be a success, and recently the first winner was announced.
❤ New model can predict heart problems decades in advance
Researchers in the United States have developed a model to show if you are at risk of suffering heart problems within the next 30 years.
💨 It's time to get blown away – falling prices for wind energy
You ain't seen nothing yet. This summarizes the development of wind power. Contrary to what most people believe, it is becoming cheaper day by day. Vincent Rooose gives you all you need to know to get the most out of this renewable source of energy.