MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the University of Notre Dame have developed a vine-like robot to aid disaster response.
The Soft Pathfinding Robotic Observation Unit (SPROUT) can navigate through debris and collapsed structures, helping first…
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Microbes on the Moon? New Study Suggests Lunar Polar Craters May Preserve Ancient Life
A surprising new study suggests that microbial life could survive in the Moon’s darkest, coldest corners. Researchers modeled conditions in the permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) near the lunar poles—craters that haven’t seen sunlight for…
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China’s 300,000-pixel flying screen sets Guinness World Record
A Shenzhen-based firm has set a new world record by developing the world’s largest LED mesh flying screen. The LED mesh flying screen with a display area of 72.66 square meters has broken a Guinness World Record.
Longgang District-based…
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Does Taylor Swift Hold the Key to the Destiny of the Universe?
One of the curious features of Taylor Swift’s work is that she regularly uses words borrowed from astronomy and cosmology. “Taylor Swift’s discography frequently incorporates astrophysics terminology,” point out Sophie Newman and Ana…
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A tree with 40 different fruits planted in Philadelphia
Agriculture and art are joining forces in the City of Brotherly Love. Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This art project is a single grafted tree…
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Betting on future forest carbon storage endangers Paris Agreement targets
- The carbon storage capacity of forests is widely recognized as a crucial factor in curbing global warming and preventing climate catastrophe.
- But a new study finds that the future potential for forest CO2 storage is…
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Ancient DNA sheds light on origins of 7,000-year-old Saharan mummies
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The strange case of the two-clawed dinosaur
With claws nearly the size of a human forearm and arms that looked like barbecue tongs, a recently discovered dinosaur is turning heads – and raising eyebrows.
Resembling a mashup of a sloth, a giraffe, and Edward Scissorhands, this unusual…
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23andMe Is Bankrupt. Here’s What That Means For Your Genetic Data. : ScienceAlert
As soon as the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy on March 23, 2025, concerns about what would happen to the personal information contained in its massive genetic and health information database were swift and widespread.
A…
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Moon Dust to Power: The Solar Tech That Could Fuel Space’s Next Giant Leap
Scientists have created solar cells using simulated Moon dust, potentially solving one of space exploration’s biggest challenges: how to generate reliable energy far from Earth. These new cells, made with perovskite and moonglass, are lighter,…
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