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US to deploy world’s first alien-hunting system equipped with 2D, 3D radars
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The Pentagon will deploy 'Gremlin,' the world’s first full-time UFO surveillance system, in FY 2025 to support pattern-of-life analysis.
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Hiker finds 280-million-year-old fossils predating dinosaurs in Alps
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The discovery in the Valtellina Orobie mountain range in Lombardy dates back 280 million years to the Permian period, the age immediately prior to dinosaurs,
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Flatulence meets science: Australians rate their farts for gut health
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Australia’s CSIRO is asking citizens to track their flatulence using the Chart Your Fart app, combining humor with serious gut health research.
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China's new humanoid robot does it all - from Kung Fu to cooking
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Launched by Stardust Intelligence, the S1 robot cleans houses, plays musical instruments, and does some kitchen tasks.
on Sep 6
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Supercomputers expose hidden inner disk dynamics of a black hole
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The researchers leveraged the computational power of supercomputers like RIKEN's "Fugaku" and NAOJ's "ATERUI II. Interestingly, Fugaku held the title of the world's fastest computer until 2022.
on Sep 5
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345 GHz: Scientists take sharpest black hole image ever from Earth
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Event Horizon Telescope uses a very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI) technique to create a virtual Earth-sized telescope.
on Aug 28
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World's first stem cell treatment restores vision in cornea-damaged patients
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Three individuals with vision disabilities experienced eyesight improvements after receiving stem-cell transplants targeting damaged corneas.
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China's new microwave weapon can fry enemy drones 2 miles away
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Called FK-4000, China's latest mobile air defense weapons system is reportedly capable of intercepting the smallest, lightest drones.
on Fri, 10PM
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Xpeng's Land Aircraft Carrier with 621-mile range makes public flight
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Xpeng's modular flying car, the Land Aircraft Carrier, offers a unique and convenient mode of transportation.
on Fri, 3AM
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US can destroy all Russia, China nuclear sites in just 2 hrs: Study
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The report states that the edge which US and allies have in strike capability could be contributing to fear in Russia and China.
on Thu, 3PM
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Beetle-inspired robots roll objects with new neural control system
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Researchers develop beetle-inspired robots with neural controls to roll objects, boosting multitasking across diverse terrains.
on Wed, 5PM
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Robotic surgery nears autonomy with new AI training breakthrough
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A robot trained via video observation performs surgery with skill rivaling human doctors, moving robotic surgery closer to autonomous procedures.
on Wed, 10AM
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Carpet waste makes concrete crack-proof, boosts strength by 40%
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RMIT University in Australia has discovered this new way to turn waste carpet fibers into a key component for crack-resistant concrete.
on Wed, 3AM
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Super-strong magnetic muscles lift 1,000 times their weight with ease
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Ulsan National Institute of Science & Technology (UNIST) team in South Korea has developed an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle.
on Tue, 10AM
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Torso: New creepy humanoid robot with water-powered muscles unveiled
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Polish startup Clone Robotics is working on biomimetic robots - one that can carry out movements much like biological creatures.
on Mon, 3PM
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LG's EV battery with six times more energy to power Rivian R2
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The much-anticipated Rivian R2, expected to compete with Tesla's Model Y, will utilize US-made LG's 4695 cylindrical batteries.
on Nov 10
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Transparent semiconductor material could make electronics faster
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a groundbreaking transparent semiconductor material that could revolutionize electronics.
on Nov 10
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US firm sets fusion plasma temperature record at 392 million degrees F
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Quantum Kinetics Corporation (QKC) claimed that it successfully triggered plasma fusion temperatures of 392 million degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours during peer-reviewed experiments.
on Nov 10
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How nuclear power is shaping the future of commercial shipping
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What stands between today's shipping industry and the adoption of nuclear power for commercial vessels? Find out what experts have to say
on Nov 10
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US firm follows pulsed magnetic concept to achieve fusion energy
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Based in Fremont, Pacific Fusion plans to use pulsed magnetic concept to achieve fusion energy. Pulsed magnetic fusion uses large electrical current pulses to generate enormous magnetic fields, to compress and heat the fusion fuel.
on Nov 9
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New high-speed 3D bioprinter uses acoustics to print human tissues
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Interestingly, this advanced bioprinter is capable of fabricating a diverse array of tissues, including both soft brain tissue and harder materials such as cartilage and bone.
on Nov 7
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Baghdad Battery: What if electricity was discovered 2000 years ago?
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Could a 2000-year-old clay pot hold the secret to ancient electrochemical technology? Or was it simply an artifact?
on Nov 7
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Space debris tracking improved by 10,000x with breakthrough laser tech
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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for tracking space debris with centimeter-level accuracy, improving space safety.
on Nov 6
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Europe's most important rocket test almost foiled by a slice of cheese
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Swiss students made history with Europe's first rocket hop test, but a slice of Gruyère almost turned it into a disaster.
on Nov 4
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China's Einstein Probe detects mysterious 'fireworks' in space
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The China Academy of Sciences revealed that the Einstein Probe (EP) satellite has identified a transient celestial object exhibiting flickering behavior akin to fireworks, suggesting a potential new type of astronomical phenomenon.
on Nov 4
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Tech that harvests electricity from ocean currents gets US funding
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SNMREC is initiating a pioneering feasibility study to establish an offshore ocean current test facility in Palm Beach County, marking a first-of-its-kind project that utilizes top marine energy expertise.
on Nov 1
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Underwater laser cuts 100mm steel with ease for safe nuclear cleanup
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A South Korean research team has developed a new underwater laser-cutting tech that can assist in the safe dismantling of nuclear reactors.
on Oct 31
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Unique German light-harvesting tech stores solar power for months
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Photoswitches were developed a few years ago but needed to be activated by UV light. New research removes this requirement and makes them more efficient.
on Oct 31
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Waste polystyrene patch generates static electricity from motion, wind
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The innovative thin patch, made from multiple layers of polystyrene each around one-tenth the thickness of a human hair, produced static electricity.
on Oct 31
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3.5 GW: World first artificial island can power 3 million homes
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The Island will reduce Europe's dependence on fossil fuels and provide more affordable green energy to Belgium.
on Oct 31
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Princeton’s new bird feather-like wings boost aircraft lift by 45%
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Modern airplanes are inspired by birds but Princeton researchers find one aspect, we have not used so far and it could help stop flights from stalling.
on Oct 31
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Grain-sized robot created for noninvasive, precise drug delivery
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These robots are the first of their kind to be able to transport and release up to four different drugs in precise, reprogrammable sequences.
on Oct 31
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14-year-old named America’s top young scientist for pesticide detector
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Sirish Subash won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge with his innovative handheld device, PestiSCAND, designed to detect pesticide residues on produce.
on Oct 31
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3D laser bioprinter designed for precise human tissue engineering
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Researchers have created a compact bioprinter to develop biological tissues with microfilament structures.
on Oct 30
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MIT's new dual-action cancer therapy kills tumors, delivers chemo in one go
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MIT scientists have developed implantable microparticles offering a dual-action cancer treatment, combining targeted phototherapy and chemotherapy.
on Oct 29
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K3: Hyundai unveils world’s first hydrogen-powered military tank
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The K3 will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells and feature other advanced tech to become one of the world's most sophisticated tanks.
on Oct 29
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Human kissing could have originated from great apes' behavior: Study
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According to a new study by the University of Warwick, kissing may have evolved from grooming behaviors practiced by ancient great apes.
on Oct 28
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Game-changing energy harvester generates endless power from seawater
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This energy harvester consists of various components such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide films.
on Oct 28
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Gold extraction from e-waste gets 10x more efficient with new material
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Developed by materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, the material is a type of sponge and 10 times more efficient at extracting gold from e-waste.
on Oct 28
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‘Anode-free’ EV battery that charges 80% in 15 mins goes to production
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US startup Quantumscape developed the ceramic separator that led to the development of an anode-less solid-state battery.
on Oct 26
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Harvard’s 10-min charging solid-state EV battery gets funding boost
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Harvard spinoff Adden Energy raises $15M to bring its dendrite-free, long-lasting solid-state battery to electric vehicles.
on Oct 26
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First 354-ft turbine blade unveiled for 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory is producing blades for 100 state-of-the-art 14 MW offshore wind turbines that will power RWE’s Sofia project.
on Oct 26
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'Scission neutron' existence confirmed in nuclear fission simulation
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Scientists used a supercomputer to simulate nuclear fission with unprecedented accuracy, confirming the existence of scission neutrons.
on Oct 25
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10 floors tall: China unveils world's most powerful hydraulic cylinder
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The world's "most powerful" hydraulic cylinder for marine pile driving has been unveiled in China's Changzhou, Jiangsu province.
on Oct 25
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Boeing-built satellite blows up into bits in space, cutting comms
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Boeing's communications satellite, iS-33e, has been confirmed as a "total loss," impacting customers in Europe, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
on Oct 23
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MIT discovers first-ever 'black hole triple' 8,000 light-years away
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MIT physicists have discovered the first-ever "black hole triple" system, challenging existing theories of black hole formation.
on Oct 23
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NYU’s new drug attacks cancer mutations while protecting healthy cells
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Researchers at NYU Langone Health developed a new drug that targets mutant HER2 cancer proteins without harming healthy cells.
on Oct 23
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Mercedes-Benz's EU plant achieves 96% EV battery material recovery
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Mercedes-Benz opens Europe's first battery recycling plant in Germany, recovering 96 percent materials for 50,000 new EVs yearly.
on Oct 23
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Scotland trials electric wallpaper to replace gas boilers for heating
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Instead of burning gas, Scottish homes in the future could turn on an electric wallpaper than warms up homes starting under three minutes.
on Oct 23
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New solar cell design could convert 60% of sunlight into energy
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A solar cell made using gallium phosphide and titanium could deliver 60 percent energy conversion as against 33 possible with silicon.
on Oct 22