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Rectangle-shaped mega telescope could spot Earth-like alien worlds in just 3 years

A rectangular space telescope could detect Earth-like planets in nearby star systems within three years, according to researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The proposed 1x20 meter telescope would observe in mid-infrared wavelengths, potentially identifying 30 Earth-like planets within 30 light-years and examining their atmospheres for signs of life—all using existing technology rather than requiring...

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Magnetic fields billion times weaker than a fridge magnet shaped early universe

New research reveals primordial magnetic fields in the early universe were billions of times weaker than fridge magnets—comparable to human brain neuron magnetism. An international team used 250,000 computer simulations to...

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Scientists trace mysterious nuclei ‘island’ where physics rules don’t apply

Scientists at CERN have mapped the boundary of the "40-neutron island of inversion," a region where atomic nuclei don't follow standard physics rules. Using high-precision measurements on chromium-61, researchers found this...

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A robot walks on water thanks to evolution’s solution

Gliding effortlessly across rushing streams, tiny robots inspired by water-striding insects are redefining what mechanical creations can do on liquid surfaces. These "Rhagobots," modeled after Rhagovelia water striders, harness...

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Fiber Optics Breakthrough Promises Faster Internet

Researchers have developed a hollow optical fiber design that could significantly boost internet speeds and efficiency. The "glass straw" system uses five small cylinders with nested cylinders attached to a main cylinder's inner...

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Germany builds AI-powered plant to repurpose used EV batteries for grid storage

A German AI-powered plant, led by Fraunhofer IWU and EDAG, will repurpose used EV batteries for grid storage, using automated dismantling to analyze battery health, extend lifespans, and recover critical materials.

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Nickel catalyst turns single-use plastics into oils at low heat, no sorting needed

Northwestern University chemists developed a breakthrough process that converts single-use plastics into fuels, waxes, and lubricants without sorting. Their inexpensive nickel-based catalyst works at lower temperatures, breaking...

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Dozens of mysterious blobs discovered inside Mars may be the remnants of 'failed planets'

Marsquake data revealed dense blobs in Mars' mantle, possibly remnants of ancient impacts, including protoplanets from 4.5 billion years ago, preserved by the planet's inactive interior and providing insights into early solar...

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A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona

Nicholas Heinz discovered a gray basalt rock in Sedona that unexpectedly mirrored a Mars rock containing possible signs of ancient life. The coincidence allowed his team to test a new analysis technique called optical...

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Million-year-old mammoth bones hold world’s oldest DNA tracing ancient microbial life

Scientists discovered million-year-old microbial DNA in mammoth bones. Analyzing 483 samples, researchers identified six microbes coexisting with these ancient creatures, including relatives of Actinobacillus and Pasteurella....

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From Reading to Reasoning: How AI Can Evolve Scientific Discovery

From Reading to Reasoning: How AI Can Evolve Scientific Discovery Scientists struggle to manage vast information while performing complex research tasks. Current tools mainly aggregate data, but researchers need systems to...

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Distant suns covered in dark spots could shape the search for life

Astronomers created StarryStarryProcess, a model mapping star spots on distant suns using transit light curves from NASA missions. This technique improves understanding of stellar properties, enhancing exoplanet atmosphere and...

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Swedish coast guard’s latest UFO sighting turns out to be a floating turbine blade

Sweden's coast guard intercepted a large drifting object that turned out to be a 15×5 meter wind turbine blade, not an extraterrestrial craft. This comes just weeks after another UFO sighting proved to be a floating hot water...

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Xpanner releases X1 autonomy retrofit kit to bring physical AI to construction

Xpanner's X1 Kit upgrades existing machinery with AI, automating equipment across brands, reducing labor by 80% and operation time by 50% in pile driving, using precision control, environmental processing, and self-improving...

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China develops detergent-free washing machine for astronauts that uses mist, ozone

Chinese scientists have developed a compact washing machine for astronauts that requires almost no water, addressing a major space challenge. The 12kg device uses an ultra-fine mist (just 400ml per cycle) and ozone generated by...

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NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Reveals Secrets of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

Using NASA's Webb Space Telescope, scientists have uncovered new details about comet 3I/ATLAS, only the second confirmed interstellar visitor to our solar system. The observations revealed unexpected chemical compositions,...

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German scientists develop hybrid software to merge quantum and supercomputers

German scientists have created a new software tool called sys-sage that merges quantum and supercomputing systems, enabling seamless interaction between these different architectures. Developed by Technical University of Munich...

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Quantum 'curvature' warps electron flow, hinting at new electronics possibilities

Researchers from Geneva and Italy discovered a hidden "quantum metric" geometry that distorts electron paths, akin to gravity bending light. Observed at oxide interfaces under strong magnetic fields, this phenomenon is intrinsic...

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German scientists create aesthetic solar facades achieving 80% efficiency

Scientists created decorative films that make solar panels match building facades without losing efficiency, using advanced lithography to address aesthetic concerns in urban photovoltaic integration while supporting climate...

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Unique box-like robot welded from online parts walks on two legs with ease

A robot that walks on two legs no longer requires an engineering degree to build. The University of Tokyo's JSK Robotics Laboratory has unveiled MEVITA, an open-source bipedal robot designed with accessibility at its core. "To...

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China takes global lead with record-breaking 26 MW offshore wind turbine

China has deployed the world's most powerful offshore wind turbine, a 26-megawatt giant built by state-owned Dongfang Electric. The massive turbine features a 310-meter blade diameter, can power 55,000 homes annually, and...

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Quantum entanglement lasts 600 times longer in elusive dark states, study finds

Scientists have created quantum entanglement in dark states, which were previously only theoretical. This breakthrough enables entanglement to last 36 nanoseconds—600 times longer than conventional bright states—because dark...

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Solar Orbiter uncovers Sun’s two hidden engines firing cosmic electrons

Solar Orbiter pinpointed two sources of high-speed electrons from the Sun: flares causing "impulsive" bursts and coronal mass ejections creating "gradual" events, linking space measurements to solar origins and improving space...

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World’s first thermoelectric rubber band generates electricity from body heat

Chinese researchers have developed an elastic thermoelectric rubber band that generates electricity from body heat, potentially eliminating the need for batteries in wearable devices. The material stretches to 850% of its...

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