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UWS researchers created a portable nuclear radiation detector module with applications in clean energy, environmental monitoring, and medical research, offering improved detection and adaptability for use in top laboratories and benefiting undergraduate students with hands-on experience.
Gerard 't Hooft, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, has been awarded a $3 million Special Breakthrough Prize for his career contributions to physics. His work on non-Abelian gauge theories laid the foundation for the Standard Model...
Orbray's pioneering diamond-based nuclear radiation detector uses a large single-crystal substrate, providing exceptional radiation hardness, thermal stability, and fast response for medical and nuclear safety use in extreme...
China's first mega humanoid robot training center opens in Shanghai this July, aiming to train over 100 robot types on 45 fundamental skills by replicating human actions. Engineers expect to generate up to 50,000 daily data...
A 250-mile quantum video call using entangled light for encryption was successfully demonstrated in the UK. The call connected quantum networks in Bristol and Cambridge, using two types of quantum key distribution to create a...
New research suggests star formation can occur in dark matter halos as small as 10 million solar masses, much lower than previously thought. Computational astrophysicist Ethan Nadler used galaxy formation theory and simulations...
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Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes called CSP1-3 living up to 70 feet underground in soil samples from the USA and China. These microbes help purify groundwater by feeding on carbon and nitrogen that wash down...
Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider may have detected the toponium, potentially the smallest hadron ever observed. This composite particle of top quark-antiquark pairs has been elusive due to its brief lifespan....
Unitree has unveiled the Dex 5-1, a groundbreaking robot hand with exceptional dexterity. This innovative device represents a significant advancement in robotics technology, pushing the boundaries of what mechanical hands can...
Primordial black holes created in the early universe may be the source of dark matter, according to a study from National Taiwan University. Researchers propose that "dark electrons" could have charged these black holes,...
Alt. Leather, an Australian startup, created a sustainable plant-based leather alternative using natural fibers and agricultural waste, offering reduced environmental impact with lower emissions, energy use, and water consumption...
Earth rotates 366 times during its 365-day orbit around the Sun. This discrepancy occurs because a solar day (24 hours) is slightly longer than a sidereal day (23 hours, 56 minutes), resulting in one extra rotation relative to...
A study from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology found that shy mice are more likely to succeed at problem-solving tasks than bold ones. In semi-natural enclosures mimicking wild habitats, introverted mice revisited...
NYK Line has contracted to build its first methanol-powered very large crude oil carrier (VLCC), aiming to reduce greenhouse emissions in fuel transport. The 310,000-ton capacity vessel, set for delivery in 2028, is expected to...
AI is speeding up and reducing costs in drug development, enhancing all stages from target identification to clinical trials, although no drug has been entirely created by AI without human involvement yet.
Yale physicists manipulated ultra-cold atoms to control Fermi polaron quasiparticles, challenging existing theories and potentially advancing our understanding and control of complex quantum systems.
A new study explores how many exoplanets scientists must observe before concluding life beyond Earth is common or rare. By examining 40-80 planets with no signs of life, researchers could confidently state that fewer than 10-20%...
Bridgestone unveils new metal-spoked tire design for lunar rovers, leveraging Earth-based expertise for space mobility. The concept features durable metal treads and flexible supports to withstand harsh lunar conditions, with...
Eufy, Anker's lifestyle brand, has introduced two robot lawn mowers: the E15 and E18. Using computer vision for navigation, they eliminate the need for boundary wires or GPS. The E15 covers 800 square meters, while the E18...
Aetherflux, a space startup, secured $50 million to create modular satellites that collect solar power in low Earth orbit and transmit it to Earth via lasers, with plans to launch a technology demonstrator by 2026, challenging...
Perseverance rover found "poppy seed" spheres and "leopard spot" patterns in Martian rocks, potentially signaling past microbial life, but more analysis is needed to confirm these possible biosignatures' origins.
Pulsar Fusion has unveiled Sunbird, a nuclear fusion rocket concept aimed at dramatically reducing interplanetary travel times. The project plans ground testing in 2025 and orbital demonstrations by 2027, potentially cutting Mars...
Dennis Gaitsgory and eight colleagues proved a connection between geometric objects and calculus quantities in the geometric Langlands program. Their work, spanning nearly 1,000 pages across five preprint papers, unifies...
TMR sensors are emerging as a superior solution to joystick drift in gaming controllers. This technology, which uses quantum mechanics and magnets, offers higher sensitivity, lower power consumption, and better temperature...