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Tech's untouchable? Despite criticism, a blend of countercultural mythmaking and global corporate dominance has allowed one tech giant to sail through every storm.
Slash heating bills! UMass Amherst researchers developed a fabric that absorbs sunlight, warming buildings by 8.64°F. This photothermal dye solution could cut energy use significantly.
Zuvi, famed for light-powered hair dryers, now launches ColorBox: an at-home hair coloring system. Get ready for bright, bold shades and fearless experimentation!
Robots see and move, but touch is a hurdle. The human-robot touch gap slows prosthetics and surgical robots. Penn State's new pressure sensor, using graphene aerogel, could close it.
VR visuals and audio immerse you, but one sense is left out. Virtual reality still can't replicate smell, breaking the illusion of true immersion.
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A humanoid robot just completed a live trial in an automotive factory, revealing how these systems will truly operate. The test focused on logistics, prioritizing consistency and integration over flashy demos.
Skis and snowboards use wood cores for strength and shape. What if we stitched those layers together instead of gluing them?
Meet Roadrunner: a bipedal robot that defies expectations. This torso-less marvel rolls, stomps, climbs stairs, and even balances on one leg—all captured in a new video from the Robotics and AI Institute.
AI is fast-tracking nuclear power. The US Department of Energy used AI mapping to convert complex safety documents into NRC licensing paperwork, streamlining advanced reactor deployment.
AI's power demands are soaring, consuming 415 TWh in the US alone. A new hybrid AI approach promises to drastically cut energy use and boost reliability, tackling AI's growing environmental footprint.
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Boost 6G performance with ultrathin nanotube films! Skoltech and KTH researchers developed a key tech absorbing terahertz waves, enabling advanced shielding and medical applications.
Bremerhaven students just unleashed a humanoid robot to revolutionize visitor assistance! Their "PepperMINT" project adapted Pepper, a 4-foot-tall robot, to answer questions and read expressions.
AI's biggest weakness? Popular benchmarks reward memorization, not true intelligence. A new test, ARC-AGI-3, could finally measure how close AI is to human-level thinking.
Chery's Fulwin T9L hybrid SUV launches with four trims: 135 Air, 135 Pro, 230 Pro, and 230 Max. Buyers get diverse options, while Chery experiments with AWD production.
Pepperoni or pineapple? Pizza toppings spark debate. Planning pies for a crowd? It quickly gets tense, often ending in plain cheese. But what if math could solve your pizza problems?
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Blind at 15, lifelong reader Tony Stephens refused to let it stop him. He struggled with braille, but his "big, bulky talking book machine" from the National Library Service opened up a world of stories.
Forget big names and federal forecasts. The top snow app for skiers? An independent startup combining government data, AI, and alpine expertise for unmatched predictions.
Brazil just banned infinite scroll and autoplay for minors! Their new Digital Statute targets addictive platform design, not just content, to protect children from harmful engagement tactics.
Folding kayaks are portable, but often hefty (17-40 lbs). Meet the Pontos 2.0: a 7-lb kayak that packs down to a two-person tent size, redefining portability.
Almost every Western battery company has died or will die," declares SES AI CEO Qichao Hu. His Massachusetts-based company, once focused on lithium metal batteries, now bets on AI materials discovery.
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MIT engineers created a wearable ultrasound wristband that precisely tracks complex hand movements. It images internal wrist anatomy, using AI to translate shifts into digital data for 22 degrees of freedom.
Predicting battery life just got a major upgrade. A new hybrid AI model, combining CNNs, GRUs, and particle filtering, dramatically improves lithium-ion battery lifespan predictions.
AC consumes 10% of global electricity, and it's soaring. A Florida resident built an off-grid cooling system from off-the-shelf parts, powered by three 100-watt solar panels.
Spain just finished testing Europe's largest vanadium flow battery for research. This 1 MW/8 MWh system, tested in Cubillos del Sil, marks a turning point for sustainable, long-duration energy storage.
AI's massive energy drain could be history. Researchers unveiled a brain-inspired nanoelectronic device, promising to slash AI system power demands.
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No gas? No problem. The Vishwaguru Chulha cooks for 25 people in 30 minutes, boiling, frying, and baking simultaneously. Dal, rotis, pizza—all at once!
Long nails meet their match! A new clear, futuristic nail polish finally makes touchscreens friendly for those with longer manicures.
AI avatars promoting explicit content have infiltrated Instagram and TikTok. The BBC uncovered dozens of accounts pushing these sexualized videos.
Boost your game's FPS and visuals! Nvidia DLSS uses machine learning and your GPU's power to render stunning graphics and smoother gameplay.
Sawdust and kidney stone mineral? Scientists just combined these unlikely ingredients into a new fire-resistant material.
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Harnessing ocean waves just got an upgrade. A new floating device uses a spinning flywheel to dramatically improve wave energy capture.
This new robotic hand grasps potato chips and raspberries without crushing them. FORTE technology combines advanced tactile sensing with soft robotics, revolutionizing delicate tasks in healthcare and manufacturing.
Wind-powered, 3D-printed robots could revolutionize exploration! Cranfield University's WANDER-bot traverses harsh environments without batteries, offering a sustainable solution for Earth and beyond.
Aviation is going green, and Beyond Aero just hit a major milestone. They completed the Preliminary Design Review for their hydrogen-electric business jet, moving from concept to detailed engineering.
Imagine batteries powering devices for years in deep space or oceans. DARPA is funding radiovoltaics, a nuclear tech converting radiation directly into electricity, making this possible.
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MIT spinout Fourth Power developed a thermal battery storing grid electricity as heat in carbon blocks at 4,350°F—nearly half the sun's surface temperature—tackling clean energy's storage challenge.
At nine, Beulah Louise Henry invented a hat-tipping device. By 85, she held dozens of patents, including a bobbin-less sewing machine and color-changing doll eyes.
Tired of losing air every time you check your bike's tire pressure? The Outrider TL Mini wirelessly monitors your high-pressure tires from inside, ending the hassle.
Missed the '90s? Rewindpix, a digital camera on Kickstarter, brings back the single-use film camera vibe—without the waste. Get ready for nostalgia, reimagined.
BMW's all-electric future is here! The Neue Klasse design, first seen on the iX3 SUV, now transforms the iconic 3 Series. Get ready for the i3 50 xDrive electric sedan, mirroring last July's prototype.