As the automotive world gathered at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show, a star was born. MG unveiled the EXE181 concept, an electric hypercar that had everyone in awe over its aerodynamics. With a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.181, it’s poised to set records if it hits production. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE NEWSLETTER, THE CYBERGUY REPORT EXE181 concept …
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SpaceX is not just launching rockets but a new era of space exploration with its cutting-edge extravehicular activity (EVA) suits. As we stand on the cusp of the first-ever private space walk in 2024, let’s dive into the details of this revolutionary gear. EVA space suit (SpaceX) Fashion meets functionality in space Bridging the gap between style and practicality, SpaceX …
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The sun emitted its biggest flare in over a decade on Tuesday, following days of severe solar storms that fell on Earth and gave skywatchers as far south as Florida a view of the northern lights. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center shared news of the solar flare on social media, saying, “Not done yet.” …
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America’s first space station, Skylab, launched into Earth’s orbit on this day in history, May 14, 1973. The unmanned space station blasted into space on a modified Saturn V rocket at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Skylab website reports. This marked the last time the Saturn V rocket was used in spaceflight, according to Space.com. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, …
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Imagine a race car so fast it leaves the current Formula 1 vehicle in the dust. That’s the Gen3 Evo Formula E race car, the pinnacle of electric racing technology. With the ability to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a blistering 1.82 seconds, this machine isn’t just setting new records; it’s shattering our expectations of what electric vehicles …
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An infrequent botanical event is about to take place at Como Park Conservatory in Minnesota, but the exciting news stinks — literally. A corpse flower, nicknamed “Horace” by Como officials, will have its first bloom since arriving in 2019 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in St. Paul. The flowering plant has an off-putting aroma that may have spectators reaching for …
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Walter Diemer made it more fun to be a kid. Business owners and ballplayers smiled with profit and pleasure, too, after chewing on his contribution to global consumer culture. Diemer invented bubble gum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1928. It was an unexpected moment of inspiration for the high-school graduate gum-company accountant with a side hustle as a home-kitchen chemist. MEET …
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After overcoming the hurdles of COVID-19 delays and budget overruns, NASA has finally given the Dragonfly rotorcraft mission the go-ahead. This autonomously operated nuclear-powered rotorcraft is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in 2028. Artist’s concept of Dragonfly rotorcraft (NASA/JHU-APL) Why Titan? Titan is no ordinary celestial body. Located about 746 million miles from …
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The historic cicada invasion is upon us! Noisy flying insects known as cicadas have begun emerging from the ground and have been spotted buzzing around North Carolina and South Carolina before they will eventually appear across 15 other states. The one to two-inch-longbugs are rising from the soil and growing wings before they then start a frantic mating frenzy lasting …
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Meet the Quadroin AUV, a bio-inspired aquatic robot making waves in underwater research. Mimicking penguins’ swift and graceful swimming, this autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is the brainchild of German underwater tech company EvoLogics. Quadroin AUV (EvoLogics) The evolution of the Quadroin The journey began with the PingGuin, an experimental AUV that showcased its potential back in 2020. Drawing inspiration from …
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