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The first space-based mission to detect gravitational waves, LISA, could give us a brand new perspective into the universe’s past. | Continue reading
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An upgrade to KSTAR, an “artificial sun” in Korea, enabled scientists to set a new world record in nuclear fusion. | Continue reading
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Stone wool, a lava-based material, is more efficient and lasts longer than today's most common insulation materials. | Continue reading
Hermeus just unveiled its first flight vehicle, putting it a major step closer to developing first-of-their-kind hypersonic aircraft. | Continue reading
Chinese researchers say they are making progress on a nuclear-powered spacecraft that could dramatically accelerate space travel. | Continue reading
California startup Ebb Carbon wants to build the world’s largest marine CDR plant to capture CO2 in Port Angeles, Washington. | Continue reading
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An antibody treatment designed to revitalize an aging immune system delivers “surprising” results in elderly mice. | Continue reading
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The renewable electricity revolution is well underway in Africa, but needs to be shared across borders, this research found. | Continue reading
Susannah Fox, former chief technology officer for the HHS, explains how technology can empower a patient-led healthcare revolution. | Continue reading
An AI that can predict how to improve the taste of a beer could help brewers develop the next beloved brew. | Continue reading
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LimX Dynamics’s bipedal robot, P1, can keep its footing, even when traversing rough terrain unlike any it’s seen before. | Continue reading
Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease, according to a study from MIT and the University of Helsinki. | Continue reading
Scientists designed a pacemaker that transforms light into bioelectricity, or heart cell-generated electrical signals. | Continue reading
The fast-growing coaching industry is being disrupted by generative AI, which excels at “performance coaching.” | Continue reading
Boom Supersonic just flew its XB-1 supersonic jet for the first time, bringing it a step closer to revitalizing super-fast commercial travel. | Continue reading
Scientists are exploring how to adapt forests for climate change, transitioning them to a warmer future by planting new southern seedlings. | Continue reading
A new tool for designing antibodies relies on the same kind of tech underpinning DALL-E and other image-generating AIs. | Continue reading
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Varda Space Industries has shared the results of its first mission to manufacture "space drugs" in Earth's orbit. | Continue reading