by Warp Institute | Feb 3, 2022 | Elon Musk, SpaceX, Starlink, 🛰 Space
Featured Image: The new Starlink Premium Dish. | Image source: Starlink.comOn February 2, 2022, SpaceX announced the next iteration in its state-of-the-art satellite internet service, Starlink.Having launched its first satellite in May 2019, Starlink has only been...
by Warp Institute | Feb 3, 2022 | ♻️ Green Tech, ⚡️ Energy
To get as efficient solar panels as possible, researchers run elaborate simulations to test different materials, structures, layer thickness, and more to see which combination gives the best results. The simulations are complex, require a lot of computer power, and...
by Warp Institute | Feb 2, 2022 | ♻️ Green Tech, ⚡️ Energy
A shortcoming of wind power is that it doesn't generate any electricity if it is not blowing. The solution is to store enough energy when wind power produces more electricity than needed. The Dutch company Ocean Grazer has now developed a new "offshore...
by Warp Institute | Feb 1, 2022 | 📈 Human Progress, 🛰 Space
The new space race is in full swing. While the world's eyes are turned towards NASA and private ventures such as SpaceX, space fans would be wise to keep their eyes on China. On October 23 of last year, China launched the Shijian-21 satellite, which was designed...
by Warp Institute | Feb 1, 2022 | 💡 Innovation
Bushfires have recently ravaged Australia, and its wildlife is now very vulnerable. Their habitats are destroyed, and they have nowhere to hide from predators. Thankfully, Macquarie University has designed and created cardboard habitat pods that are both affordable...
