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Jan 7, 2022

Novel memory technology based on compound semiconductors

Posted by in categories: computing, electronics

A pioneering type of patented computer memory known as ULTRARAM has been demonstrated on silicon wafers in what is a major step towards its large-scale manufacture.

ULTRARAM is a novel type of memory with extraordinary properties. It combines the non-volatility of a data storage memory, like flash, with the speed, energy-efficiency and endurance of a working memory, like DRAM. To do this it utilizes the unique properties of compound semiconductors, commonly used in such as LEDS, laser diodes and infrared detectors, but not in , which is the preserve of silicon.

Initially patented in the US, further patents on the technology are currently being progressed in key technology markets around the world.

Jan 7, 2022

This Tesla Model S P85 Just Surpassed 1,500,000 Kilometers

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

On January 6, 2022, a Tesla Model S P85 (the oldest performance version) reached an impressive mileage milestone of 1,500,000 km (932,256 miles).

The car is used in Germany by Hansjörg von Gemmingen — Hornberg, who is known in the EV world for setting the highest mileage records in Tesla cars.

Jan 7, 2022

New protective coating for steel to resist corrosion in ships and marine facilities

Posted by in category: economics

New anti-corrosion coating increases the economic life and durability of steel machinery.

Jan 7, 2022

‘Ocean battery’ targets renewable energy dilemma

Posted by in categories: energy, sustainability

A wind turbine sitting idle on a calm day or spinning swiftly when power demand is already met poses a problem for renewables, and is one researchers think can be tackled under the sea.

In one vision, could use seawater to essentially store until it’s needed, helping wean humanity off fossil fuels.

“We came up with a solution that we call the battery,” Frits Bliek, CEO of Dutch startup Ocean Grazer told AFP while showing off the at the CES tech fair in Las Vegas.

Jan 7, 2022

They say that good things take time, but the James Webb Space Telescope is well on its way to exploring the universe!

Posted by in categories: energy, space

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In the two weeks since its launch on December 25 at 7:20 am ET, Webb has successfully completed many milestones:

✨ Webb released and deployed its solar array, which means the telescope went off battery power and began to use its own generated power.
✨ Webb has had two planned mid-course correction burns. Webb was launched on a direct path to an orbit around the second Lagrange Point (L2), but its trajectory required correction maneuvers to get there.
✨ The 5-layer sunshield has been fully deployed and tensioned. Did we mention it is the size of a tennis court? 🤯
✨ Webb’s secondary mirror, which plays an important role in reflecting light collected by the primary mirror into the telescope’s instruments, has been deployed.

Jan 7, 2022

ELECTRIC FEEL: Scientist explains how eels make electricity

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

Eels stack disc-shaped cells called “electrocytes” into three organs to create a shock.

Jan 7, 2022

Elon Musk’s Starlink & Google Partnership Will Change EVERYTHING

Posted by in categories: business, computing, Elon Musk, internet, satellites

The deal will involve SpaceX installing ground stations inside google’s data centers to link with Starlink satellites. This synergy will provide ultra-fast internet services to enterprise clients. We could start seeing the outcome of the partnership as early as this year, especially since Musk has promised Starlink would exit beta mode despite the size of googling this deal is enormous because it is giving an edge in its competition the software behemoth Microsoft and online retail king Amazon in the cloud computing market.

Google needs to diversify as quickly as possible because its advert business is no longer growing at the usual rate. The cloud is a way for Google to shore up its revenue to sustain its growth, so landing a client like SpaceX is a big deal for Google because its cloud computing service will be delivered to clients at high speed the first at Google data center to host a starling the base station is in New Albany Ohio followed by other data centers in the US. Still, ultimately most of google’s data centers worldwide would be connected.

Google and SpaceX had a bit of history back in 2015; the search giant invested 900 million dollars into SpaceX, which was meant to cover various technologies, including making the satellites themselves. Hence, it is natural that the two companies would do business together. The deal benefits all the parties involved, and Google brings its cloud services to more customers through a secure and fast internet network.

Jan 7, 2022

Look: The heart of a famous constellation is on fire

Posted by in category: futurism

The Flame Nebula glows with ultraviolet light.


Well, maybe not a real fire. But a recent image of the Orion Constellation captures one of its most glorious nebulae, the Flame Nebula. The nebula appears to be ignited in raging flames burning at the very fabric of the cosmos as it shines bright amid the closest molecular cloud to the Sun.

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) released the image Tuesday, offering a unique glimpse at this busy constellation.

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Jan 7, 2022

CES: Intel Announces Core i9-12900KS at 5.5GHz and 22 Other Alder Lake CPUs

Posted by in category: computing

At CES this week, Intel announced a couple dozen new CPUs — and an interesting new mobile strategy.

Jan 7, 2022

Samsung takes a stab at its own immersive metaverse store

Posted by in category: futurism

Samsung has unveiled Samsung 837X, an immersive metaverse experience that takes you to a flagship store.