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The limited-edition G1T4-M1N1 cargo robot, inspired by Star Wars' R2-D2, autonomously follows users, carries 20 pounds, and features themed sounds and lights, retailing for $2,875.
Volonaut, a German company, has tested its Star Wars-inspired Airbike, a flying motorcycle reaching speeds of 124 mph. The single-occupant vehicle uses jet propulsion and a stabilization system for hovering and control. Made with...
Researchers created "robust shallow shadows," a quantum measurement technique using random views and Bayesian inference, which outperformed existing methods for estimating quantum system properties in noisy environments when...
Circuit Painter is a creative coding tool for designing functional printed circuit boards. This innovative software allows users to "paint" circuits digitally, combining artistic expression with practical electronics design. The...
Astronomers have identified a promising candidate for the elusive Planet Nine, 65 billion miles from the sun. By comparing infrared sky surveys taken 23 years apart, researchers detected an object that moved consistently with a...
University of Minnesota researchers conducted a clinical trial using CRISPR gene-editing to enhance the immune system's fight against advanced gastrointestinal cancers. The study, published in Lancet Oncology, modified...
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A UNSW mathematician has discovered a new method to solve higher polynomial equations, a longstanding challenge in algebra. The approach uses novel number sequences and avoids irrational numbers, potentially improving algorithms...
Researchers used a modified Minecraft game to study how people learn, finding that successful players flexibly switched between exploring alone and copying others' successes when searching for hidden rewards in various...
Prestige Falcon City, a luxury apartment complex in Bengaluru, is launching drone-based delivery services for residents via BigBasket's BBfly. The service will deliver essentials within five minutes of ordering, with drones...
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed artificial membrane channels that can selectively extract rare earth elements (REEs) with high efficiency. This breakthrough could revolutionize REE extraction,...
Deep geothermal energy could provide abundant clean power by using new technologies to drill up to 20 km deep, tapping super-hot rocks and potentially offering cost-effective baseload energy to complement intermittent renewables.
Meta's engineering team develops innovative subsea cables, vital for connecting data centers and serving billions worldwide, with engineers discussing cutting-edge technologies and projects like Waterworth to improve global...
A viral internet debate asks whether 100 human men could defeat a single gorilla in a fight. Wildlife experts weigh in, suggesting that while gorillas are strong, their power may be exaggerated. Human teamwork, strategy, and...
Scientists at the University of South China have developed new optimization algorithms for radiation shielding in nuclear reactors. The RP-NSGA and RP-MOABC algorithms address limitations of traditional methods, balancing...
During a historic fifth all-female spacewalk, NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers performed maintenance and prepared for new solar panels on the International Space Station, demonstrating NASA's commitment to gender...
Millihertz 5, also known as 'Offspring', is a mechanical computer currently under construction. Modeled after the Manchester small-scale experimental machine ('Baby'), it uses ball bearings as data elements and features an 8x8...
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has revealed surprising data suggesting dark energy may be weakening over time, challenging the long-held belief that it's constant. This finding has sparked debate among...
China successfully fired a precision laser to the Moon and back in broad daylight, a world-first achievement. The 80,778-mile round-trip laser shot, bounced off a satellite orbiting the Moon, demonstrates China's growing space...
Scientists are developing alternatives to harmful "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. These chemicals, found in products like nonstick cookware and firefighting foam, persist in the environment and have been linked to health...
Cold water may protect sunflower sea stars from the devastating sea star wasting disease, as researchers found thriving populations in British Columbia's frigid fjords, offering hope for the critically endangered species.
Chess960 players often use familiar opening moves from standard chess, even when suboptimal, but this tendency decreases with experience, highlighting the importance of strategic thinking in novel situations.
NASA's Psyche probe, heading to orbit an asteroid, is facing propulsion problems due to a xenon gas line pressure drop. Engineers are exploring solutions, including using a backup line, with a mid-June deadline before the...
Scientists developed a miniature bio-battery using living hydrogels and bacteria, which self-charges, maintains bacterial viability, and generates electricity for nerve stimulation, offering a sustainable alternative to...
Recycled plastic in construction is touted as a solution to reduce carbon emissions and waste, but it carries hidden risks. While it can lower carbon footprints and improve road durability, concerns include toxin release, fire...