03/05/2026 Mallory Lindahl
The Breakdown:
- Super Odometry helps robots keep their sense of direction when smoke, darkness or dust block their cameras.
- The system allows robots to rely on internal motion sensors when…
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Keeping Robots Moving in Extreme Environments
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Unlocking AI in space: the case for greater industry and space agency collaboration
For decades, space has served as humanity’s most demanding testing laboratory, where only the most resilient technologies survive the vacuum, radiation and temperature extremes beyond Earth’s protective embrace. Today, we stand at an inflection…
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DNA fingerprinting convicts Zimbabwe lion poachers in landmark case
A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed DNA collected from parts seized by authorities…
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Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID
In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned by the god Zeus to spend eternity rolling a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down, having to start anew every day.
His story captured our attention as researchers studying neglected…
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Nearly a third of Pennsylvania gamblers are at risk of problem gambling − but few seek treatment
Nearly three times as many Pennsylvania adults gamble online today than just a few years ago.
And as online platforms make gambling easier and more convenient, some Pennsylvanians are gambling more often and may be more prone to developing…
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2025 was hotter than it should have been – 5 influences and a dirty surprise offer clues to what’s ahead
The sun rises over New York City as a heat wave arrives in June 2025. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record by far, with 2025 almost tied with 2023 for second place. With that energy came extreme…
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The Atlantic Ocean Is Hiding a 500-Kilometer Canyon, Scientists May Have Finally Found What Created It
A massive canyon hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean has long baffled geologists. Scientists now believe they may finally understand what helped create it, and this findings help clarify how one of the ocean floor’s most striking structures…
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Samsung Working on Clamshell Foldable With Dual External Displays: Report
Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 in July 2025 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, introducing its latest flagship clamshell foldable to global markets, including India. The device features a 4.1-inch Super AMOLED cover…
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How old is the universe? The oldest stars give us a clue
Researchers from the University of Bologna and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) along with other institutes have proposed a new way to address the Hubble tension by comparing estimates of the universe’s age rather than its…
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Black Death 'rewilding' did not boost biodiversity, study suggests
The bubonic plague, which swept across Europe between 1347 and 1353, is estimated to have killed up to one half of the continent’s population. The sudden loss of life led to the abandonment of farms, villages and fields, creating what researchers…
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