Extraordinary new material shows zero heat expansion from 4 to 1,400 K

Australian researchers have created what may be one of the most thermally stable materials ever discovered. This remarkable advanced material, made of scandium, aluminum, tungsten and oxygen, doesn't change in volume at all between 4 and 1,400 Kelvin.

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Celebrating 50 years of Swiss Quality and Innovation at GF Piping Systems’ Seewis factory

GF Piping Systems' factory in Seewis (Switzerland), celebrates its 50th anniversary as a high-tech plastic valve and actuator manufacturer. The team has...

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Tesla reveals Model S Plaid capable of 0-60 mph in less than 2 seconds

Tesla revealed the hotly anticipated Plaid variant of its Model S sedan today at its factory in Fremont, California, showcasing a blazing fast version of its four-door sedan that accelerates from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.99 seconds.

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Perseverance rover begins first science mission in Mars’ Jezero Crater

After an eventful start to life on Mars that has included capturing the first ever audio recordings on the planet and supporting the Ingenuity helicopter throughout its history-making flights, the Perseverance rover is ready to get down to business.

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Airstream 4×4 camper van fuses silver bullet style with pure adventure

Airstream is moving its camper van lineup in a new direction, offering a van for surf bums and climbing dirtbags with a taste for high-level design. The new Interstate 24X 4x4 van combines adventure-driven multifunction with comfort-driven luxury.

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Archer unveils full-scale, two-seat, autonomous Maker eVTOL prototype

Palo Alto's Archer has unveiled a full-scale, two-seat, autonomous prototype of its Maker eVTOL aircraft. This striking machine will begin ground tests and flight tests later this year, with air taxi services slated to begin in LA and Miami in 2024.

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Bidirectional Cryogenic Floating Ball Valves are Changing Cryogenic System Designs

Until the recent development of the bidirectional cryogenic ball valve, two main valve technologies were used for cryogenic applications requiring bidirectional...

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