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Small black holes are surprisingly messy eaters, Japanese spacecraft discovers: 'Being surprised is good'

Small black holes making a meal out of companion stars are surprisingly messy eaters, astronomers using a Japanese space telescope have discovered. Scientists have known for some time that when supermassive black holes — those with masses millions or billions of times that of the sun — devour matter, such as surrounding gas and dust or even an unfortunate passing star, most of that material…
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NewsPhotography

Rankin is all at sea for his latest photo exhibition

Cruise line operator P&O Cruises has joined forces with Rankin for a photo exhibition at London’s Battersea Power Station from 17-28 September. Open to the public, On Board with Rankin is free to enter and will feature a series of images that were captured earlier this year on board P&O Cruises’ Arvia cruise ship – the largest in its fleet. The photographs present life on…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Rimac unveils new solid state battery and EV powertrains

Rimac Technology used IAA Mobility in Munich to launch new products, including a new battery pack platform based on solid-state battery cells. The company, better known for its electric supercars, is trying to position itself as a tier 1 automotive industry supplier with a new product lineup. Rimac made its name with electric supercars like the Nevara, but the company has also long been…
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DefenseNews

Finland’s Patria launches light tracked APC as successor to M113

LONDON — Finland’s Patria introduced a light tracked armored personnel carrier dubbed Trackx which it says could be a successor to the M113, one of the most successful armored vehicles in history, with the aim for the new APC to be ready for serial production in 2027. The all-terrain troop carrier was unveiled at the DSEI UK defense show in London on Tuesday, and fills a hole in the market…
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