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Side-by-side microscope images showing metal grain structures without and with pulsed-laser excitation, demonstrating finer grains in the treated sample

Germany’s Fraunhofer and Australia’s RMIT Control 3D-Printed Metal Grain Structure

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 9:03 pm

German and Australian researchers have demonstrated a new method to control the internal grain structure of 3D-printed metal parts during printing. The UltraGRAIN project uses pulsed-laser excitation to reduce grain size by up to 75 percent in targeted areas. This allows manufacturers to print stronger zones exactly where loads are highest, improving part performance and extending service life.

China’s Wuhan University Builds Ultra-Stable Polymer Solar Cell with 19.1% Efficiency

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 6:36 pm

Scientists at Wuhan University of Technology built a polymer solar cell that achieves 19.1% efficiency while retaining 97% of its performance after 2,000 hours in air. The team solved polymer chain entanglement by adding a small-molecule acceptor that improves molecular packing and charge transport. The estimated lifetime exceeds 100,000 hours, moving flexible organic solar cells closer to commercialization.

US Lockheed Martin Plans Nuclear Reactor for Moon Base by 2030

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 7:39 pm

Lockheed Martin is developing a fission surface power system for NASA’s Artemis Moon base with a target launch date of 2030. The nuclear reactor will provide continuous electricity through two-week lunar nights when solar power is unavailable. The company’s design is flexible, scalable from 10 to 50 kilowatts, and builds on decades of naval nuclear experience.

Great Barrier Reef Citizen Scientists Find World’s Largest Coral Colony

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 6:09 pm

Citizen scientists Jan Pope and Sophie Kalkowski-Pope have discovered the world’s largest known coral colony on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. The 364-foot-wide structure, found during a reef census, is as long as a football field. Researchers are now studying how it survived while stressing the discovery does not signal reef recovery from climate pressures.

Chile’s ALMA Telescope Captures Sharpest Image of Milky Way’s Chaotic Heart

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 5:58 pm

Astronomers using Chile’s ALMA telescope have captured the most detailed image yet of the gas clouds at the center of the Milky Way. The 650-light-year-wide view shows extreme star-forming regions around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. The image, the largest ALMA has ever taken, reveals dozens of molecules and offers clues about how galaxies evolved in the early universe.

Cornell Researchers Turn Fungi into Food Factories Using Agricultural Waste

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 5:24 pm

Cornell University food scientists have published a review proposing the use of fungi to convert agricultural waste into nutritious food. The “circular fungal biorefinery” approach uses fermentation to turn low-value byproducts like fruit pomace into high-protein products. The method offers a sustainable way to feed a growing population while reducing waste and could lead to next-generation meat alternatives.

455-Million-Year-Old Land Plants Altered Earth’s Oxygen, Climate Systems; Here’s How

Sanjukta Praharaj 4:47 pm

Scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that land plants began transforming Earth’s surface environments roughly 455 million years ago, far earlier

China’s Origin Pilot Makes Quantum Operating System Available for Download

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 5:51 pm

China’s Origin Quantum has made its homegrown quantum operating system, Origin Pilot, available for public download. The open-source software manages core quantum computer functions and supports multiple hardware types. The release aims to lower development barriers and support the growth of China’s quantum computing ecosystem as the nation pushes for technology independence in advanced computing.

France’s Airbus Unveils Two New Helicopter Concepts for NATO Studies

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 5:15 pm

France’s Airbus Helicopters has revealed two next-generation rotorcraft designs for NATO’s future fleet. The concepts—a conventional helicopter and a high-speed compound aircraft—share common systems to reduce costs. They build on Airbus Racer demonstrator technology and aim to replace aging NATO helicopters by 2035-2040.

MeerKAT radio telescope discovery of gigamaser from distant galaxy merger with gravitational lensing

South Africa’s MeerKAT Telescope Discovers Universe’s Strongest Microwave Laser

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk 5:03 pm

South Africa’s MeerKAT radio telescope has detected the most powerful natural microwave laser ever found in the universe. The gigamaser signal comes from two colliding galaxies 8 billion light years away and is 100,000 times stronger than a typical star, offering a rare glimpse into galaxy mergers in the early universe.

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Germany’s Fraunhofer and Australia’s RMIT Control 3D-Printed Metal Grain Structure

China’s Wuhan University Builds Ultra-Stable Polymer Solar Cell with 19.1% Efficiency

US Lockheed Martin Plans Nuclear Reactor for Moon Base by 2030

Great Barrier Reef Citizen Scientists Find World’s Largest Coral Colony

Chile’s ALMA Telescope Captures Sharpest Image of Milky Way’s Chaotic Heart

Cornell Researchers Turn Fungi into Food Factories Using Agricultural Waste

455-Million-Year-Old Land Plants Altered Earth’s Oxygen, Climate Systems; Here’s How

China’s Origin Pilot Makes Quantum Operating System Available for Download

France’s Airbus Unveils Two New Helicopter Concepts for NATO Studies

South Africa’s MeerKAT Telescope Discovers Universe’s Strongest Microwave Laser

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