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- August 14, 2025
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Dogs trained to detect spotted lanternfly eggs
BLACKSBURG, Virgina – Researchers at Virginia Tech say man’s best friend may also be one of nature’s best defenses against an invasive pest. For the first time, a study shows…
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- August 11, 2025
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Interstellar object could be on ‘reconnaissance mission,’ expert warns
Gabbard on aliens: “continuing to look for the truth” Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard plays coy about government knowledge of UFO, but says she will continue to “look for…
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- August 10, 2025
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Astronauts return to Earth with Pacific splashdown following 5-month ISS mission
Four crew members who flew to the International Space Station (ISS) earlier this year to relieve two astronauts who were left stranded by a beleaguered space capsule returned to Earth…
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- June 5, 2025
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New study reveals leprosy existed in Americas before Europeans’ arrival
Scientists say a species of bacteria rewrites the history of when an infectious and potentially deadly disease first arrived in the Americas. And it was long before the arrival of…
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- June 1, 2025
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Researchers develop face ‘e-tattoo’ to track mental workload in high-stress jobs
Scientists say that they have formulated a way to help people in stressful and demanding work environments track their brainwaves and brain usage — an electronic tattoo device, or “e-tattoo,”…
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- May 31, 2025
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Potential new dwarf planet discovery challenges Planet Nine theory
A team of scientists at the Institute for Advanced Study School of Natural Sciences in Princeton, New Jersey, might have found a new dwarf planet, potentially leading to more evidence of…
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- May 30, 2025
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Study reveals potential effect of ocean darkening on marine ecosystem
Oceans around the globe have become darker over the last two decades, leaving researchers fearful for their marine inhabitants, according to a new study. Professor Thomas Davies of the University…
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- May 21, 2025
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Pacific Ocean volcano 300 miles from Oregon may erupt for first time since 2015
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- May 10, 2025
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Soviet spacecraft hits Earth after failed Venus launch
A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. The European Union Space Surveillance and Tracking confirmed its uncontrolled reentry, based…
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- April 28, 2025
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Google using AI to decode secret language of dolphins
Cracking the dolphin code. Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth and have been revered for thousands of years for their intelligence, emotions and social interaction with humans.…
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- April 9, 2025
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Company claims to resurrect dire wolves after 12,500 years of extinction
A Dallas-based company claims to have brought back wolves that last roamed the Earth more than 12,500 years ago and became widely known due to the hit HBO series “Game…
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- April 8, 2025
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Baby mammoth Yana, dating back 130,000 years, dissected by scientists: photos
Warning: This article contains graphic pictures. Reader discretion is advised. Stunning pictures show a female baby mammoth, dating back over 130,000 years, recently being dissected by Russian scientists. The mammoth,…
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- March 26, 2025
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Spectacular blue spiral light from Space X rocket captured on video
A mysterious spiraling blue light illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday. The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX…
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- March 22, 2025
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Scientists capture rare sighting of octopus riding shark on camera
What happens when an octopus jumps on a shark for a ride around town? A “sharktopus,” of course. The rare sighting, captured on video off the coast of New Zealand…
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- March 17, 2025
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Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner wears alien mask while welcoming newcomers
Even astronauts have a sense of humor, as shown during NASA’s Crew-10 docking on the International Space Station (ISS), when they were met by an “alien” early Sunday morning. Russian…
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- March 7, 2025
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Lunar lander’s status unknown after it touches down on the moon
NASA ‘Athena’ lander set to touch down on moon’s surface Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss NASA’s moon lander descending towards the lunar surface…
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- March 3, 2025
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How Do AI Models Create False Information in Text Generation?
AI Models Create False Information in Text Generation AI models generate text based on patterns in the data they have been trained on, but they do not have true understanding…
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- March 3, 2025
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost lands on the moon with equipment for NASA
A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other equipment to deliver for NASA touched down on the moon on Sunday, the latest of several companies seeking to kickstart…
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- March 1, 2025
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Researchers reveals why they believe Mars is red
Mars’ distinctive red color comes from the mineral ferrihydrite, which only forms in the presence of cool water, a new study claims. Ferrihydrite also forms at a lower temperature than…
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- February 28, 2025
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Gdzie mogę znaleźć kody promocyjne Dell?
kody promocyjne Dell Zakup laptopa, komputera stacjonarnego lub akcesoriów marki Dell może wiązać się z wysokimi kosztami, dlatego wiele osób szuka sposobów na obniżenie ceny. Jednym z najprostszych sposobów na…
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- February 20, 2025
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Jak korzystać z wielu ekranów pulpitu na komputerze dell?
ekranów pulpitu na komputerze dell Korzystanie z wielu ekranów pulpitu na komputerze Dell to doskonały sposób na zwiększenie produktywności i wygody pracy. System Windows oferuje funkcję wirtualnych pulpitów, która pozwala…
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- February 19, 2025
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Czy monitor Dell można zamontować na zacisku biurkowym?
Monitor Dell można zamontować na zacisku biurkowym, co pozwala użytkownikom podnieść biurko do bardziej wygodnej i ergonomicznej pozycji. Uchwyt umożliwia podniesienie i obrócenie obu monitorów komputerowych, co pozwala na ustawienie…
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- February 19, 2025
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Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language
A new study links a particular gene and a protein variant found only in humans to the origins of spoken language. Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to replace the NOVA1…
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- January 25, 2025
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Newly discovered asteroid turns out to be Tesla Roadster launched into space
Elon Musk’s sense of humor is out of this world. Seven years after the SpaceX CEO launched a Tesla Roadster into orbit, astronomers from the Minor Planet Center at the…
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- January 18, 2025
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How PCB Printed Circuit Board Assembly Services Reduce Costs
PCB Printed Circuit Board Assembly Whether you’re building a smart home, space satellite, or an electronic device that makes it possible to communicate with loved ones across the globe, there…
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- January 18, 2025
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Are Flex Circuit Boards Used in Medical Devices and Wearables?
Flex Circuit Boards Used in Medical Devices and Wearables One of the primary concerns of medical gadgets and wearables is their need to be as small as possible while maintaining…
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- January 10, 2025
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Can a 4 Layer PCB Support Flex-Rigid Designs?
4 Layer PCB Support Flex-Rigid Designs Printed circuit boards (PCB) are designed to connect and transmit electrical signals from electronic devices, but some applications require the board to be flexible.…
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- January 7, 2025
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Handling Component Placement During Prototype PCB Assembly
Component Placement During Prototype PCB Assembly In the PCB assembly process, the proper placement of components can make or break the overall functionality and quality of the finished product. This…
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- January 3, 2025
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Orbiter photos show lunar modules from first 2 moon landings more than 50 years later
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- December 21, 2024
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NASA finalizes strategy for human presence in space
This week, NASA finalized its strategy for sustaining a human presence in space. A document emphasized the importance of maintaining the ability for extended stays in orbit after the International…
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- December 20, 2024
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How to Test a Via in Pad for Reliability
Via in Pad for Reliability When routing a PCB, vias are used to connect signals between pads on the board. While they offer a significant advantage, they can create problems…
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- December 20, 2024
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What Does SMT Stand For in Pcb Manufacturing Assembly?
SMT Stand For in Pcb Manufacturing Assembly During the construction of contemporary electronic devices, manufacturers must carefully consider how to attach the various components to the circuit board. Prior to…
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- December 18, 2024
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Complete mastodon jaw found in New York homeowner’s backyard: ‘Remarkable discovery’
A homeowner in New York uncovered a complete mastodon jaw in their backyard in what officials are calling a “remarkable discovery.” The jaw of the extinct mammal, which was similar to an…
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- December 18, 2024
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Do printed circuit boards manufacturers provide prototyping services?
printed circuit boards manufacturers Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in nearly all electronic devices, serving as the backbone for connecting and supporting electronic components. As technology advances and…
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- December 2, 2024
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Interstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA
NASA has confirmed that after a pause in communications with Voyager 1 in late October, the spacecraft has regained its voice and resumed regular operations. Voyager unexpectedly turned off its…
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- November 26, 2024
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Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Planet Earth is bidding farewell to a “mini moon,” a harmless asteroid named 2024 PT5, which has been trailing Earth for two months and will leave on Monday, drawn away…
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- November 14, 2024
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Glowing sea slug nicknamed ‘mystery mollusk’ discovered in deep ocean
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday…
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- November 8, 2024
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How is impedance controlled in PCB flex rigid?
impedance controlled in PCB flex rigid Impedance control is an essential requirement for flex and rigid-flex PCBs as it ensures reliable signal transmission and minimizes power loss. However, it’s not…
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- November 7, 2024
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How does a flex circuit manufacturer ensure flexibility?
flex circuit manufacturer ensure flexibility Flex circuits are a vital component in many modern electronic devices, providing a compact, reliable, and flexible solution for complex wiring needs. Flexibility is one…
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- November 1, 2024
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NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used since 1981
After a brief pause in communications with Voyager 1, NASA re-established a connection with the interstellar spacecraft located more than 15 billion miles away from Earth, using a frequency not…
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- October 24, 2024
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‘Doubleheader’ meteor shower to light up the sky in July: How to catch a glimpse
This week, skywatchers can enjoy a double meteor shower event with the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaking alongside the smaller Alpha Capricornid meteor shower. The Delta Aquariids, which peak…
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- October 23, 2024
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Perseids meteor shower: how to get the best view
The annual Perseids meteor shower is expected to continue through September. Meteor showers occur when space debris heats up as it enters the atmosphere, and the Perseids are especially bright.…
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- October 23, 2024
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Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentially giving stargazers big show
The Perseid meteor shower peaks late Sunday night, and given that it will be paired with a dark sky due to the moon’s early setting, stargazers could be in for…
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- October 22, 2024
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Mars study suggests ocean’s amount of water could be miles beneath red planet’s surface
New research suggests Mars could have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean. On Monday, scientists released their findings, which are based on seismic measurements captured from…
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- October 22, 2024
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Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November
The Orionids meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year, could light up the sky with shooting stars through most of next…
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- October 21, 2024
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Rise of the superbaby? US startup offers genetic IQ screening for wealthy elite: report
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- October 21, 2024
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds
Scientists investigating the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago have released a new study suggesting that it formed “beyond the orbit of…
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- October 20, 2024
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Crocodiles baited with ‘nausea-inducing chemical’ to prevent them from eating toxic, invasive toad
Critically endangered crocodiles hatch at Fort Worth Zoo The Fort Worth Zoo celebrated its first-ever repeated gharial breeding success with the emergence of two hatchlings this summer. The Texas zoo…
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- October 20, 2024
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Iowa archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull
Archaeologists in Iowa have unearthed an ancient mastodon skull in pristine condition, which they hope will provide clues about human interaction with the ancient animal. The bones were excavated earlier…
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- October 19, 2024
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New dinosaur species similar to T. rex found in Asia: ‘Significant’ discovery
A new carnivore has come to town — 165 million years ago at least. The Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, a new species and genus of theropod dinosaur, has been discovered in Kyrgyzstan…
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- October 19, 2024
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NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from Starliner
A NASA astronaut at the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday reported hearing a “strange noise” coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft just days before it is set to leave…
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- October 18, 2024
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NASA provides explanation for ‘strange noises’ coming from Starliner spacecraft
The mystery behind a “strange noise” that a NASA astronaut heard coming from the Boeing Starliner spacecraft while aboard the International Space Station has been solved, the space agency said Monday.…
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- October 18, 2024
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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft lands back on Earth without crew
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft touched down on Earth early Saturday morning, with two test pilots left behind in space until next year over NASA’s concerns that their return was too risky.…
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- October 17, 2024
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Stadium-sized asteroid will pass relatively close to Earth, NASA says
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is monitoring a “potentially hazardous” asteroid that is moving past Earth on Tuesday. NASA told Fox News Digital that the rocky object, which…
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- October 17, 2024
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Scientists say X-rays from nuclear explosion may deflect asteroids from Earth
Scientists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, say potentially dangerous asteroids could possibly be deflected by exploding a nuclear warhead more than a mile from its surface and showering it with X-rays…
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- October 16, 2024
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How does flexible PCB fabrication differ from rigid PCBs?
flexible PCB fabrication differ from rigid PCBs Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential to many modern products. They’re the substrate on which circuits are laid and act as a foundation…
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- October 16, 2024
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SpaceX launches four rockets in less than 40 hours
In less than 48 hours, SpaceX pulled off a stunning feat, conducting four launches in three states, with huge implications for the future of space exploration. The first launch came…
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- October 15, 2024
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Dark Matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit
A study published last week proposed that dark matter may be responsible for an observable wobble in Mars’ orbit. The study, published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Physical Review, postulates…
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- October 15, 2024
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Geomagnetic storm expected following autumnal equinox
The Earth is expected to experience a geomagnetic storm this week following the autumnal equinox. A sunspot erupted on Sunday, generating a coronal mass ejection (CME) on a trajectory toward…
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- October 14, 2024
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Venomous creatures wash up on popular North Carolina beaches
Venomous creatures were spotted washing up on the beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and the National Park Service sent out a warning about the punch these slugs…
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- October 14, 2024
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NASA spacecraft to scour Jupiter’s moon in search of life-supporting conditions
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is set to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, one of the prime candidates for finding life beyond Earth. Europa Clipper will assess whether Europa’s conditions, such as…
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- October 13, 2024
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Comet visible from Earth for first time in 80,000 years: ‘Most anticipated comet of the year’
A comet not seen for more than 80,000 years will be visible from Earth, potentially during two separate time periods over the next month. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as Comet…
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- October 13, 2024
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Spike in earthquakes at Washington volcano prompts more monitoring from scientists
Scientists are deploying monitors at the volcanic Mount Adams in Washington State, after a spike in seismic activity. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said Mount Adams typically experiences an earthquake…
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- October 12, 2024
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NASA releases clearest view of Mars, blue rocks seen on landscape
NASA has released the clearest view of Mars to date, with blue rocks observed across the planet’s landscape. The images were captured by the Perseverance rover as it explores the planet.…
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- October 12, 2024
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Pioneers of AI win Nobel Prize in physics for contributions to machine learning
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their foundational work in artificial intelligence. Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, is a dual citizen of…
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- October 11, 2024
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Severe geomagnetic storm could stress power grid as recovery continues after major hurricanes
A severe solar storm that reached Earth on Thursday could stress power grids even more as the U.S. reels from back-to-back major hurricanes, according to space weather forecasters. The National…
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- October 11, 2024
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Meet Japan’s hitchhiking fish
THE JAPANESE picture book “Soratobu medaka” tells the extraordinary tale of tiny stream-dwelling fish called medaka hitching a ride on an obliging bird to a far-off freshwater pool. The story…
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- October 11, 2024
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Noise-dampening tech could make ships less disruptive to marine life
Solutions include bendy propellers and “acoustic black holes”
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- October 10, 2024
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Google’s DeepMind researchers among recipients of Nobel prize for chemistry
IT IS A recurring joke among chemists that the Nobel prize for chemistry is, more often than not, awarded for developments in biology. Recent examples include awards for the gene-editing…
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- October 9, 2024
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AI researchers receive the Nobel prize for physics
NOBEL SCIENCE prizes are awarded in three areas: physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine. But occasionally some noteworthy discovery comes along that does not really fit into any of them.…
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- October 8, 2024
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A Nobel prize for the discovery of micro-RNA
Before the committee that awards the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine made its announcement on October 7th, the speculation about which discovery would win ranged from the revolution in…
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- October 5, 2024
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An adult fruit fly brain has been mapped—human brains could follow
For now, it is the most sophisticated connectome ever made
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- October 4, 2024
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Isolated communities are more at risk of rare genetic diseases
ISLAND LIFE is famously idyllic, but it’s long been known that islanders tend to experience disproportionately high rates of some rare genetically transmitted diseases. Faroe islanders, for example, who live…
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- October 4, 2024
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Why it’s so hard to tell which climate policies actually work
NATIONAL CLIMATE policies are a relatively recent invention. In 1997, according to the Grantham Institute, a think-tank at the London School of Economics, there were 60; by 2022 the number…
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- October 3, 2024
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AI offers an intriguing new way to diagnose mental-health conditions
Traditional methods of diagnosing mental-health conditions require patients to speak directly to a psychiatrist. Sensible in theory, such assessments can, in practice, take months to schedule and ultimately lead to…
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- September 29, 2024
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The world’s oldest cheese sheds light on ancient Chinese culture
FOR MORE than 3,500 years the mummified remains of the Xiaohe people lay undisturbed in a desert cemetery in Xinjiang in western China. Then, in 1979, a team of archaeologists…
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- September 29, 2024
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NASA is selling a brand-new Moon rover
NASA HAS big plans for the Moon. By the end of the decade, it wants to send humans back to the lunar surface. Before then, though, it intends to send…
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- September 28, 2024
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New technologies can spot pesky leaks in water pipelines
IN JUNE, BLISTERINGLY hot temperatures and a prolonged dry spell plunged much of southern Italy into its worst drought in decades. Water shortages on glitzy Capri became so dire that…
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- September 26, 2024
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Immune therapy shows promise for asthma, heart disease—and even ageing
IN 2010 AN American girl called Emily Whitehead developed a form of leukaemia that is usually terminal. She was five years old. Two years later, she became the first paediatric…
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- September 21, 2024
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Most electric-car batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones
Despite a slowdown in electric-vehicle (EV) sales in some countries, demand for batteries was up by around 40% globally last year, and seems likely to continue at a similar pace.…
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- September 20, 2024
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New battery designs could lead to gains in power and capacity
IN THEir QUEST to build a better battery, researchers have blazed a trail through the elements of the periodic table. The earliest prototype cells ran on nickel and cadmium; successors…
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- September 20, 2024
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China’s AI firms are cleverly innovating around chip bans
Tweaks to software blunt the shortage of powerful hardware
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- September 19, 2024
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How bush pigs saved Madagascar’s baobabs
THE MALAGASY baobab tree, whose thick trunks and tiny branches dot Madagascar’s landscape, should not, by rights, have survived to the present day. Scientists believe that its large seeds were…
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- September 19, 2024
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Earth may once have had a planetary ring
Could Earth once have had a planetary ring like the ones around Saturn? Scientists from Monash University in Australia think so. In a recent paper they identify 450m-year-old craters that…
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- September 14, 2024
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Geothermal energy could outperform nuclear power
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY may be approaching its Mitchell moment. George Mitchell, a scrappy independent oilman, is known as the father of fracking. Nearly three decades ago, he defied Big Oil and…
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- September 13, 2024
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Breast milk’s benefits are not limited to babies
IN A TALK she gave in 2016, Katie Hinde, a biologist from Arizona State University, lamented how little scientific attention was commanded by breast milk. Up until that point, she…
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- September 12, 2024
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Baby formulas now share some ingredients with breast milk
FOR MORE than 100 years scientists and companies have tried to create an artificial version of breast milk. Success has been limited. Early efforts, full of sugar or cheap corn…
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- September 12, 2024
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The world’s first nuclear clock is on the horizon
FOR THE discerning timekeeper, only an atomic clock will do. Whereas the best quartz timepieces will lose a millisecond every six weeks, an atomic clock might not lose a thousandth…
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- September 11, 2024
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Particles that damage satellites can be flushed out of orbit
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS do not respond well to highly charged particles. Accelerated to near the speed of light by Earth’s magnetic field, such particles pack enough kinetic energy to cause damage.…
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- September 6, 2024
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A common food dye can make skin transparent
SUPERMAN ASIDE, peeking inside a living body requires advanced technology. But even with the most sophisticated imaging techniques the resulting pictures are often unclear. Some things are obscured while others…
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- September 5, 2024
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New tech can make air conditioning less harmful to the planet
In many parts of the world, the cool blast of an air-conditioner on a hot day is nowadays seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. Climate change is tipping…
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- September 5, 2024
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Fewer babies are born in the months following hot days
The effect is small but consistent
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- September 3, 2024
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The noisome economics of dung beetles
THE ENGLISH colonists who brought cattle to Australia in 1788 soon faced a malodorous problem. The dung heaps that gradually and tastefully vanished back home were not going anywhere. Instead,…
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- August 30, 2024
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Digital twins are speeding up manufacturing
Makers of Formula 1 cars and jet engines are leading the way
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- August 29, 2024
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Digital twins are enabling scientific innovation
SCIENTISTS ARE no strangers to computer models. Some of the very first uses of computers to simulate reality, in fact, were built by physicists keen to understand the behaviour of…
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- August 29, 2024
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Digital twins are making companies more efficient
WHEN A PASSENGER in search of a taxi orders an Uber, all it takes is a few taps on a smartphone to make a car appear, as if by magic.…
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- August 28, 2024
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Billionaire space travel heads for a new frontier
ENTHUSIASTS HAVE been paying to fly into space for more than two decades. In 2001 Dennis Tito, an American engineer and investor, paid $20m ($35.6m in today’s money) for a…
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- August 23, 2024
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Why choose an Flex circuit board for your design?
Flex circuit board for your design Rigid flex circuit boards combine the benefits of rigid and flexible PCBs to provide design flexibility for products with complex interconnections, space optimization and…
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- August 22, 2024
- 54 views
Wildfires are getting more frequent and more devastating
Climate change is accelerating the blaze
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- August 22, 2024
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Does a flexible PCB supplier offer turnkey solutions?
flexible PCB supplier offer turnkey solutions In the field of electronics, PCBs play an essential role in electronic components like circuit boards. PCBs are constructed from layers of copper and…
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- August 22, 2024
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AI scientists are producing new theories of how the brain learns
Five DECADES of research into artificial neural networks have earned Geoffrey Hinton the moniker of the Godfather of artificial intelligence (AI). Work by his group at the University of Toronto…
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- August 21, 2024
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The world needs codes quantum computers can’t break
QUANTUM COMPUTERS, which exploit strange properties of the subatomic realm to crunch numbers in powerful new ways, do not actually work yet. But if and when they do start working,…
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- August 21, 2024
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Are there different types of rigid flex board materials?
different types of rigid flex board materials Rigid flex circuit boards are used in applications that require high reliability, durability and flexibility. They are often seen in medical imaging equipment,…
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- August 15, 2024
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AI scientists are producing a host of new theories of how our brains learn
Five DECADES of research into artificial neural networks have earned Geoffrey Hinton the moniker of the Godfather of artificial intelligence (AI). Work by his group at the University of Toronto…
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- August 15, 2024
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Climate change could reawaken harmful invasive plants
THE MISSION is simple. Arrive on foreign soil, blend in and wait. Then, when the time is right, emerge from the shadows and take over. This procedure, familiar from spy…
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- August 14, 2024
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Why a new art gallery in Bangalore is important for Indian science
It aims to make research and tinkering more accessible to the public
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- August 12, 2024
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Exposure to the Sun’s UV radiation may be good for you
BASKING IN THE sun has been considered a health hazard for at least four decades. The main risk comes from ultraviolet (UV) light, which the Sun emits alongside visible radiation.…
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- August 9, 2024
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Lavender extract makes excellent mosquito-repellent
Scientists have turned it into clothing
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- August 8, 2024
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Do women make better doctors than men?
Many factors can influence whether a patient lives or dies. The quality of the drugs they receive, for example, the rigour with which their symptoms are monitored, or—more surprisingly—the gender…
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- August 8, 2024
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Engineered dust could help make Mars habitable
IF YOU WANT to live elsewhere in the solar system, Mars is the least-bad choice. These days, the planet is a frigid, poison-soaked desert. But as the dry river valleys…
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- August 7, 2024
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New batteries are stretchable enough to wear against the skin
Batteries are getting smaller, lighter and more powerful all the time. This is good news for manufacturers and buyers of products ranging from electric cars to mobile phones and fitness…
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- August 6, 2024
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How to reduce the risk of developing dementia
Some of the best strategies for reducing the chances of developing dementia are, to put it kindly, impracticable: don’t grow old; don’t be a woman; choose your parents carefully. But…
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- August 2, 2024
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Gene-editing drugs are moving from lab to clinic at lightning speed
The promising treatments still face technical and economic hurdles, though
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- August 1, 2024
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How America built an AI tool to predict Taliban attacks
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