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Wave-powered autonomous robot harnesses ocean currents for efficient propulsion
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Wave-powered autonomous robot harnesses ocean currents for efficient propulsion

CARL schematics. Credit: John O. Dabiri and Peter Gunnarson An autonomous underwater vehicle can propel itself efficiently by using the energy in nearby...

Engineers reveal concept for detonative propulsion
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Engineers reveal concept for detonative propulsion

Conceptual scheme of a supersonic vehicle using the ram-rotor detonation engine. Credit: Chinese Journal of Aeronautics Detonation is a supersonic combustion wave, characterized...