A scientist at the University of Glasgow has delved into the possible existence of massive hypothetical energy-harvesting structures called Dyson spheres.
In a new study, they showed that both stellar engines and Dyson bubbles could become…
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Fauna Robotics unveils Sprout humanoid robot for household chores
Fauna, a new robotics startup, is claiming that humanoid robots can thrive beyond factories, finding roles in hospitality, research, and entertainment.
The New York-based firm’s compact, router-headed robot, Sprout, is designed as a…
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From Prototype to Factory Floor: How Chinese Industrial Players…
For years, humanoid robots occupied a curious space in the robotics landscape. Impressive on stage, captivating in laboratories, but rarely credible as industrial tools. They were symbols of technological ambition rather than operational…Continue Reading
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French firm seeks permission to build fast-neutron nuclear reactor
A French firm has submitted its application with local authorities, seeking approval to build an experimental fast-neutron reactor. Stellaria’s application concerns the siting and construction of its Alvin prototype, scheduled to start up in…
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New metal tubes float even when damaged, raise hopes for safer ships
More than 113 years after the Titanic sank in April 1912, the idea of an unsinkable ship still captures engineers’ imagination. Now, researchers in the US say they have taken a practical step toward that goal.
Recently, a team at the…
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10 drone swarms reshaping modern air warfare and military strategy
AI-powered drone swarms are rapidly reshaping the nature of air power, shifting military advantage away from expensive platforms toward coordinated autonomy. AI now allows a large number of low-cost drones to operate as a unified system rather…
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Figure Launches Helix 02
Last year, Helix showed that a single neural network could control a humanoid’s upper body from pixels. Today, Helix 02 extends that control to the entire robot – walking, manipulating, and balancing as one continuous system.
Helix 02 is…
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NASA’s research jet makes belly landing after landing gear fail
A high-altitude NASA research aircraft made an emergency belly landing at Ellington Field in Houston on Tuesday morning after a mechanical issue prevented its landing gear from deploying.
All crew members aboard the aircraft were unharmed,…
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China sets new record with 35.6 tesla all-superconducting magnet
China has set a new benchmark in extreme magnet science after researchers built the strongest all-superconducting user magnet ever.
On Tuesday, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced that a new magnet reached a central magnetic field of…
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AI that talks to itself learns faster and smarter
Talking to yourself may feel uniquely human, but it turns out this habit can also help machines learn. Internal dialogue helps people organize ideas, weigh choices, and make sense of emotions. New research shows that a similar process can improve…
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