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Researchers build next-gen swarm robots that move and cooperate without code or sensors

Researchers from Harvard and Seoul National University have developed "link-bots," swarm robots that operate without sensors, AI, or complex controls. These self-propelled particles connected in flexible chains rely on simple physics to move and cooperate. By adjusting link geometry, the robots can navigate tight spaces, form barriers, and transport objects. This nature-inspired approach offers potential for...

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A star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive black hole

A star's destruction by a supermassive black hole far from its galaxy's center, named AT2024tvd, marks the first visible-wavelength detection of such an event and suggests multiple wandering black holes exist in large galaxies.

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AI-designed DNA controls genes in healthy mammalian cells for first time

Artificial intelligence has taken a groundbreaking leap into the realm of biology, dreaming up DNA sequences that can control gene expression in living cells. Researchers at Barcelona's Centre for Genomic Regulation have created...

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Denver, Dallas among the Major U.S. Cities Sinking into the Ground

All 28 of the most populous U.S. cities are sinking, with at least 20% of each city's area affected, increasing flooding risks and potential infrastructure damage. Groundwater extraction is the primary cause in 80% of cases....

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Recycling dead EV batteries to 90% health often takes just minor replacement: Study

A study by Autocraft EV Solutions reveals that most EV battery packs can be restored to over 90% capacity by replacing only 1.1 modules on average. This approach reduces CO2 emissions by 93% per repair and allows 92% of "failed"...

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Scientists discover how to use your body to process data in wearable devices

A Japanese scientist has demonstrated how human tissue could be used for data processing through reservoir computing. By imaging muscle deformation during wrist movements, he built a computer model capable of complex...

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I put four robot lawnmowers through a brutal backyard battle — and only one person got injured

Robot lawnmowers promise effortless maintenance but currently fall short. Testing four robots over three months revealed frustrating issues like poor navigation, getting stuck, and difficulty with obstacles. While some models...

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China using DeepSeek to develop sixth-gen J-35, J-50 stealth fighters: Report

China integrates DeepSeek, a local AI model, into developing stealth fighters like J-35 and J-50, speeding up analysis, solving technical issues, and automating verification, freeing engineers for critical problem-solving tasks.

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Swedish company installs 740 MW electrolyzers to produce fossil-free steel

Stegra's 740 MW electrolyzer installation at its Boden steel facility advances green hydrogen-powered steel production, aiming to reduce emissions by replacing coal with renewable hydrogen in a $7.4 billion project targeting 2026...

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A Symbiotic Dance: Navigating Loops Of Artificial And Natural Perception

The relationship between AI and Natural Intelligence is rapidly evolving, impacting human aspirations, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a feedback loop. While AI can empower and augment human capabilities, risks include...

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New vacuum tech slashes porosity by 75 percent in large-scale 3D prints

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a vacuum-assisted extrusion method for large-scale 3D printing that reduces internal porosity by 75%. This breakthrough addresses a major challenge in additive manufacturing,...

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117-million-year-old deep-sea mud waves unlock Atlantic Ocean’s birth story

Scientists found 117-million-year-old underwater mud waves off western Africa, offering insights into Atlantic Ocean formation. These massive sediment structures formed as South America and Africa separated. The findings suggest...

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China uses world’s biggest radio telescope to map lunar south pole water ice

China has mapped lunar south pole water ice using the world's largest radio telescope, FAST, and a new radar system. The findings suggest water ice is buried deep beneath the surface, making extraction challenging. Only 6% of...

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Air-powered soft robots achieve lifelike motion without electronics or AI

Air-powered soft robots, inspired by inflatable tube dancers, move without electronics or AI, synchronizing their legs through physics to achieve coordinated gaits up to 30 body lengths per second.

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Too hot to handle? Nuclear fusion breakthrough tames scorching plasma inside tokamaks

Swiss scientists have developed a new method to remove excess heat from tokamak fusion reactors, improving safety during high-temperature operation. The technique, called X-point target radiator, adds a second X-point along the...

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Smart sponge smaller than a paper clip pulls water from air with 94% efficiency

Researchers have developed a solar-powered smart sponge that efficiently captures water from air. Made from modified balsa wood with salts and nanoparticles, it achieved 94% water collection efficiency in outdoor tests across...

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Stellar collapse and explosions distribute gold throughout the universe

Magnetar flares may be responsible for creating and distributing up to 10% of heavy elements like gold and uranium in the Milky Way, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed archival data from a powerful magnetar flare...

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Scientists map tongue's sweet sensor, may lead to new ways to curb sugar cravings

A groundbreaking discovery at Columbia University could revolutionize our relationship with sugar. Scientists have mapped the 3-D structure of the human sweet taste receptor, offering a potential pathway to curb our insatiable...

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The Molecular Bond That Helps Secure Your Memories

Scientists discovered a persistent bond between two proteins, PKMζ and KIBRA, that helps maintain long-term memories in the brain. This interaction allows memories to last despite molecular turnover, addressing a long-standing...

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Physicists create groundbreaking atomic clock that's off by less than 1 second every 100 million years

Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed NIST-F4, a new cesium fountain atomic clock. Set to begin operation in April 2025, it loses less than a second every 140 million years. NIST-F4 will...

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Humans still haven't seen 99.999% of the deep seafloor

Deep-sea exploration has covered less than 0.001% of the seafloor, mostly near the US, Japan, and New Zealand, while vast areas like the Indian Ocean remain largely unexplored.

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Piecing together the brain puzzle

Scientists at ISTA and Google Research developed LICONN, a new microscopy method that reconstructs brain tissue with synaptic connections between neurons. This breakthrough technique uses hydrogel expansion and AI to achieve...

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T-rex’s ancestors journeyed from Asia around 70 million years ago, suggests study

Ancient tyrannosaurs migrated from Asia to North America over 70 million years ago, crossing a land bridge in the Bering Strait. This journey led to the evolution of Tyrannosaurus rex in North America. The study also revealed...

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Cracking the code: Deciphering how concrete can heal itself

Dr. Congrui Grace Jin has developed a groundbreaking self-healing concrete system inspired by lichen. This innovative approach uses a synthetic combination of cyanobacteria and fungi to autonomously repair cracks in concrete...

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