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Scientists at the University of Vienna directly observed a rare "hexatic phase" in ultra-thin silver iodide crystals, revealing this intermediate state between solid and liquid occurs within a narrow 25°C window before melting.
Australian researchers used UV laser spectroscopy to watch silicon solar cells repair themselves in real-time. UV light damages surface bonds, but visible light restores them, improving solar panel testing.
OpenAI launched Prism, a free AI-enhanced workspace for scientists that integrates with GPT-5.2 to help researchers write and review scientific papers. The tool functions as an advanced word processor that can assess claims,...
A drone that can fly through 392-degree infernos is nearing deployment after Swiss researchers wrapped it in a revolutionary aerogel shell. The FireDrone, developed by a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,...
Former NASA astronaut Kate Rubins criticized the lunar spacesuits being developed for Artemis Moon missions, calling them inadequate despite improvements over Apollo-era equipment. The new Axiom spacesuits weigh over 300 pounds...
ALLEX, a Korean humanoid robot at CES 2026, uses force-sensitive technology to safely shake hands with humans. It detects forces as small as 100 gram-force, enabling natural interaction without injury.
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China launched the world's largest car carrier capable of transporting 10,800 vehicles, built by state-owned Guangzhou Shipyard International for South Korea's HMM shipping company. The 755-foot vessel runs on cleaner liquefied...
Scientists studying Amazon's Leo satellite constellation found that its 180 satellites exceed brightness limits recommended by astronomers, disrupting space observations similar to SpaceX's Starlink satellites. With Amazon...
Current research reveals that mechanical tension, not muscle damage, is the primary driver of muscle growth. When lifting heavy weights or performing enough repetitions near failure, physical tension stretches muscle cell...
Researchers used quantum entanglement between separated atoms to measure multiple physical quantities simultaneously with unprecedented precision. This breakthrough could significantly improve atomic clocks and gravimeters.
BMW opened a German battery recycling facility using mechanical processing to recover materials from unused cells and production waste. This energy-efficient method processes tens of tonnes annually, reducing mining dependence.
VARD's research proved that nuclear-powered ships using small fourth-generation reactors are technically feasible, enabling years of operation without refueling while eliminating emissions and meeting maritime safety standards.
Rice University researchers recreated Thomas Edison's 1879 carbon-filament light bulb experiments and discovered that the electrical heating process accidentally produced turbostratic graphene, a valuable "miracle material" not...
Microsoft launched its Maia 200 AI chip with over 100 billion transistors and 10+ petaflops performance to reduce inference costs. This custom silicon aims to decrease dependence on expensive Nvidia GPUs.
Scientists have achieved significant breakthroughs in whole brain emulation technology, moving closer to creating complete digital replicas of biological brains. These advances could eventually enable consciousness transfer and...
A LEGO enthusiast named Koenkun Bricks spent three months creating a fully functional typewriter that produces real text, going beyond the official LEGO set that only simulates typing. The design uses gravity-fed magazines above...
Tesla is expanding its humanoid robot training program from California to its Austin Gigafactory, where employees wearing camera equipment will record themselves performing manufacturing tasks to teach Optimus robots through...
Raspberry Pi OS now includes a new package called rpi-usb-gadget that allows SSH access over USB, eliminating the common frustrations of configuring Wi-Fi and SSH services for headless Pi setups. The system works by putting the...
SpaceX plans to conduct the first test of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket in mid-March after delays caused by a November explosion during testing. The larger, more powerful rocket will launch next-generation Starlink satellites...
Individual clusters of 7,000 sodium atoms have been coaxed into existing in multiple places at once, creating the largest quantum superposition ever achieved. University of Vienna physicists managed to make these chunky clusters...
Scientists converted lavender flower waste into high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes using hard carbon. The lavender-derived anodes achieved 360 mAh/g capacity with 67.4% retention after 100 cycles.
Two total solar eclipses will occur within the next two years, marking the first since April 2024's Great American Eclipse. The first eclipse on August 12, 2026, will cross Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain with totality...
NASA's Artemis II mission launches February 6, sending four astronauts around the moon for the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The crew will travel farther from Earth than ever before, with Victor Glover...
South Korean researchers developed a magnetic polymer that switches between soft and rigid states when heated or cooled, achieving record flexibility and strength for advanced soft robotics applications.