Imagine a rubber band that was capable of snapping itself many times over, or a small robot that could jump up a set of stairs propelled by nothing more than its own…
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New type of atomic clock keeps time even more precisely
Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeepers in the world. They use lasers to measure the vibrations of atoms, which oscillate at a constant frequency, like many microscopic pendulums swinging in sync….
China turns on nuclear-powered ‘artificial sun’
According to the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), China’s new-generation “artificial sun”, the HL-2M Tokamak went into operation and has achieved its first plasma discharge. This artificial sun will be ten times…
Graphene enhanced heat pipes can efficiently cool power electronics
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help solve the problems of cooling electronics and power systems used in avionics, data centres, and other power…
Sound waves power new advances in drug delivery and smart materials
Researchers have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations. While sound waves have…