A look at the latest Atlas robot from Boston Dynamics.
Category: Technologies
‘Stentrode’ May Lay Key Foundations for Brain-Computer Interfacing
A novel technology for brain-computer interfacing which doesn’t involve opening up the skull.
Substructure Testing Paving the Way to Longer Wind Turbine Blades
A look at how the drive for longer rotor blades on wind turbines is driving novel testing methods.
Hydropower Outlook 2016: Exploring the Water-Energy Nexus and Energy Storage
A look at the expansion of hydropower going into 2016, with consideration of the technology’s unique and powerful role in the transition to a cleaner planet.
Oculus Rift To Ship March 28
We already knew 2016 would be a big year for VR — with news from Oculus, it begins.
The Wind Power Horizon for Denmark
As Denmark moves toward new energy policies for the coming decade, industry and government contemplate wind power’s role in a comprehensive energy strategy to secure the renewable transition.
A Primer on Carbon Nanotubes – Part 1
An in-depth look at one of the most promising materials of nanotechnology – carbon nanotubes. Part 1 provides an introduction, covers the discovery of nanotubes, and details on their extraordinary structure and properties.
On SpaceX Plans for a Satellite Constellation Delivering Global Communications
A look into SpaceX plans to establish a constellation of 4000 satellites that will provide ultra-fast global internet coverage (and support Earth to Mars communication on the side).
On the Arrival of Oculus Rift
The formal arrival of virtual reality as Oculus reveal final design of the Rift at a pre-E3 event together with new content, and next-gen controller system ‘Oculus Touch’.
IBM Breakthrough in Silicon Phototonic Technology
IBM reveal the first of its type, fully integrated, ultra-fast photonic computer chip. Phlebas considers what photonics are, and why they matter for Big Data and cloud computing.
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