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A tiny Linux computer was created using only three 8-pin chips, including a microcontroller, RAM, and USB interface. The device runs Debian Linux with 8MB RAM and can be easily assembled by hobbyists. It boots to a shell prompt and supports common tools like gcc and vim, though performance is limited to about 1.5 MHz effective CPU speed.
Honda will test a space-based renewable energy system that uses solar power and water to produce hydrogen, oxygen, and electricity, aiming to support future lunar habitation through sustainable resource generation on the...
Astronomers have discovered a rare, high-mass binary star system 150 light years away that will eventually explode as a type 1a supernova. The two white dwarf stars are the heaviest of their type ever confirmed, with a combined...
Geothermal energy, using Earth's heat for electricity, is set to expand in the U.S. Currently a minor contributor, it could meet up to 64% of new data center demand by the early 2030s. Companies are adapting fracking technology...
Ewin Tang, a UC Berkeley computer scientist, challenged quantum computing's superiority for solving the recommendation problem. As a teenager, Tang developed classical algorithms matching quantum speeds for this task, introducing...
Fossil discoveries in the Himalayas revealed new carnivorous mammal species from 10-4 million years ago, including a small mustelid and large viverrid, offering insights into Late Miocene biodiversity and ecosystem changes in the...
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Intel and TSMC are reportedly creating a joint venture for Intel's chipmaking facilities, with TSMC taking a 20% stake and sharing expertise instead of capital, aiming to boost Intel's turnaround and potentially prevent layoffs...
Zero Zero Robotics unveils the V-Copter Falcon Mini, the world's first sub-250g bi-copter drone. Priced at $299, it promises faster acceleration, greater agility, and quieter flight than traditional quadcopters, potentially...
The UK plans to equip four Royal Navy destroyers with DragonFire, a laser weapon capable of hitting drones from 1 km away for just £10 per shot, by 2027, providing a cost-effective and precise defense against aerial threats.
Webb telescope imaged asteroid 2024 YR4, previously Earth's biggest threat, measuring 174-220 feet. It now has a 3.8% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032, with virtually no risk to Earth.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed low-cost nanomaterials that can effectively capture carbon dioxide from the air using a moisture-swing method. The study explored materials like activated carbon, graphite,...
Three classified Russian Kosmos satellites, launched in February, have released an unknown object and exhibited unusual behavior at 364 miles altitude, possibly performing proximity operations with other space objects, intriguing...
MIT researchers have developed a new manufacturing technique for polymer-coated nanoparticles that could improve cancer treatment. The method uses a microfluidic mixing device to create larger quantities of nanoparticles faster,...
Researchers at Washington State University developed an eco-friendly method to recycle wind turbine blades using a zinc acetate solution. This process recovers glass fibers and resins, which are then used to create stronger...
The discovery of a new herbivorous iguanodontian dinosaur species in Portugal's Lusitanian Basin, dating back 150 million years, reveals greater diversity among Late Jurassic European iguanodontians and underscores the...
Scientists have made a breakthrough in stabilizing Majorana zero modes, exotic particles crucial for fault-tolerant quantum computing. By designing a three-site Kitaev chain using quantum dots and superconductors, researchers...
Researchers have created solar cells from simulated Moon dust that efficiently convert sunlight into energy and withstand radiation damage. This innovation could drastically reduce spacecraft launch mass by 99.4% and cut 99% of...
A massive solar wind event in 2017 compressed Jupiter's magnetosphere, creating a hot region spanning half the planet with temperatures over 500°C. This discovery, made by University of Reading scientists, suggests that giant...
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have observed the first-ever asymmetry in baryon decay, providing new insight into the matter-antimatter imbalance in the universe. This breakthrough, involving the beauty-lambda baryon,...
Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed the Dual-Function Material (DFM) process, a new carbon capture technology combining capture and conversion. This method potentially offers a more cost-effective way to remove...
Researchers on DARPA's AtmoSense program found their atmospheric monitoring technology can detect disturbances from SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets reentering Earth's atmosphere. They observed consistent drops in total electron content...
Anduril has developed an AI-powered underwater robot called Seabed Sentry that can monitor submarines for months or years without detection. The system operates at depths over 500 meters, has a 0.5 cubic meter payload capacity,...
Researchers at Stanford University have discovered that niobium phosphide, a semimetal, outperforms copper in conducting electricity at nanometer scales. This breakthrough could lead to more energy-efficient electronics, as...
Meta's upcoming 'Hypernova' smart glasses, priced around $1,000, will feature a single-eye AR display and gesture controls, allowing users to view notifications, browse photos, and use apps, potentially offering a smartphone...