AAC to develop a unique free-swinging tilt-wing UAV for NASA

NASA has contracted Virginia's Advanced Air Company to design and build a prototype of a new type of transition-capable eVTOL drone – a tilt-wing concept that uses aerodynamic forces instead of actuators to tilt the wings and propulsion systems.

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Haptic hydrogel “skin” simulates touch in VR and AR

While technology is making strides in absorbing our eyes and ears in virtual worlds, it’s harder to engage senses like touch. Engineers have now developed WeTac, a thin, wearable electronic "skin" that provides tactile feedback to users in VR and AR.

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Space Campers puts its Cybertruck camper on Swiss Army overload

Earlier this year, Space Campers previewed the "Swiss Army knife" of Cybertruck campers. Its new video shows it wasn't exaggerating. If it actually makes it to production, this truck topper might end up the most versatile micro-camper out there.

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Spacewalks shelved as Russian ISS module springs a significant leak

Astronauts and mission control on the ground are busy investigating a leak aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft docked to the International Space Station, after a mysterious plume erupted from its exterior on Wednesday.

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Clever device efficiently splits hydrogen and lithium out of seawater

Chinese researchers say they've demonstrated a seawater electrolyzer that works as efficiently as a commercial freshwater electrolyzer for months on end without corroding itself to death. It also looks like these machines could harvest lithium, too.

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