Rotating detonation ramjet engine for hypersonic speeds to fly in 2025

When is an empty tube not an empty tube? When it's a ramjet that uses rotating detonation technology to propel aircraft at hypersonic speeds. A case in point is Venus Aerospace's new Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).

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Shipping container-based sauna lets you sweat in your backyard

Shipping containers continue to inspire architects and designers. This example comes from Backcountry Containers, which has created a container-based sauna and plunge pool that can be easily installed in a backyard.

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Watch: First nanoscale video of hydrogen and oxygen atoms forming water

We all know the equation – hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. But now scientists have captured molecular-scale video of that famous meeting in action, which could lead to a new way to generate large amounts of drinking water.

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Apple Macintosh prototype #M0001 set to smash its own auction record

One of two Apple Macintosh prototypes extant and already the most valuable Apple Macintosh to have ever sold at auction, #M0001 is heading for auction at Bonhams’ History of Science & Technology Sale on 23 October 2024.

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Finally: Wireless earbuds that work with in-flight entertainment

Precious few airlines currently offer Bluetooth connectivity from their in-flight entertainment screens – but that's no longer a problem, thanks to a nifty new breed of wireless earbud that connects to anything with a headphone jack.

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Facial recognition data breach: Meta glasses extract info in real time

In what might be described as a real-life Black Mirror episode, a Harvard student uses facial recognition with $379 Meta Ray-Ban 2 smart sunglasses - to dig up personal data on every face he sees in real time.

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Sleek glass Aeropress goes as premium as the coffee it brews

In the premium coffee-obsessed world, the Aeropress has proven itself a beloved tool. It's never been the best-looking piece of kit, though. That changes with the Aeropress Premium, a more upscale press made from all glass and metal.

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Ultimate camper box stacks into a backcountry super-kitchen

If you're an avid camper, you likely know someone who's built their own camp-kitchen-in-a-box. Well, if you like the idea but don't want to build such a setup yourself, you can always just buy the stackable Brio Kitchen Box.

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Night-vision monocular reveals dark secrets in “true full color”

Duovox has followed its successful Kickstarter for a military-grade night-vision monocular with a Pro version that promises to bring the hidden darkness into "true full color." The nocturnal adventure gadget is also joined by a teeny smartphone camera.

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Open cage trailer is a high-rise micro-camper with 2-story gear carry

On the same day it introduced its cheapest teardrop trailer in years, Hiker also debuted something entirely different. The versatile GearLoft has two full levels of gear carry for items as large as canoes and an optional electric-lift penthouse tent.

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