Nanotech ‘fuse’ for novel battery
A never-before-seen reaction in nanotubes could make for batteries that pack a mighty punch, say researchers.
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Skynet satellite system extended
Skynet 5, the UK’s single biggest space project, is to get a fourth satellite to up the bandwidth available to British forces.
Energetic debate
Long-term doubts linger about fusion energy’s future
Follow your nose – new scan could be better than fingerprints
Noses could be an even better method of identification than iris and fingerprint scanning, says a UK study.
Tuned images from water mission
The first fully calibrated images from the European Space Agency’s Smos satellite have now been released.
Flaming hot
What does the fastest driver on Earth wear?
Ocean robot ‘plans experiments’
Scientists in the US use an underwater robotic vehicle that can “plan its own experiments” on the seafloor.
Sat-attack
GPS systems threatened by ‘jammers’
Space shuttle Endeavour returns
Space shuttle Endeavour lands in Florida after delivering the last major component of the International Space Station.
Rocky road
Giant rover hopes to deliver billion dollar science