How do you keep a glass of beer cold for as long as possible? The answer lies in science, naturally. That’s what one researcher set out to determine, finding the ideal glass shape to keep a poured beer chilled while it’s being enjoyed. Claudio Pellegrini, a professor of thermal and fluid sciences at Brazil’s Federal […]
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China’s DEEP Robotics is set to launch the Lynx, a mid-sized quadruped robot that rolls on wheels instead of pads for greater all-terrain capability, showcased in a new teaser video. While four-legged walking robots from Boston Dynamics, Unitree, and ETH Zurich have shown impressive engineering and AI abilities, moving on wheels brings added speed and
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A new experiment has demonstrated something seemingly impossible: light casting its own shadow. When a laser is manipulated in a specific way and illuminated side-on by another light source, it’s possible to create this unusual optical effect. While we’re used to seeing shadows in everyday life, they appear as dark areas on a surface where
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Performing surgery takes years of training for humans, but a robot could learn the skill more easily with today’s AI technology. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Stanford University have taught a robot to perform various surgical tasks just by watching videos of the procedures. The team used a da Vinci Surgical System, a
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When blood passes through medical devices like catheters or stents, there’s a risk of clots forming, which can be harmful. A newly developed coating, inspired by biological processes, could prevent this without the need for blood-thinning drugs. How Blood Forms Clots on Foreign Materials When blood encounters a foreign material, proteins in the plasma activate
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A groundbreaking stem cell transplant has greatly improved the blurred vision of three individuals with severe corneal damage. This clinical trial, conducted in Japan, marks a world-first and a major milestone in stem cell research. Two years post-operation, no major safety issues have emerged, and all three treated corneas appear notably clearer. The study included
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Recent headlines claim Chinese researchers used D-Wave quantum computers to hack RSA, AES, and “military-grade encryption.” This is both true and misleading. A May 2024 white paper in the Chinese Journal of Computers details how researchers used D-Wave’s quantum annealing to factor RSA-protected integers using Ising and QUBO models. The paper reports successful decryption of
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A new viral sensation is taking the spotlight: Pesto, a nine-month-old king penguin chick, whose unusually large size has made him a global star. Hatched from an avocado-sized egg on January 30, 2024, at Sea Life Melbourne, Australia, Pesto now weighs a hefty 22.5 kg (49.6 lb)—significantly more than the average 9.3 kg to 18
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For the first time, scientific evidence shows that a lesser-known component of the cannabis plant—cannabinol (CBN)—can provide longer and better-quality sleep. This breakthrough opens the door for the development of a cannabis-based sleep aid comparable to existing medications. Backing Up Anecdotal Claims Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Lambert Initiative have provided much-needed scientific backing
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Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have developed an innovative genomic test capable of rapidly detecting nearly any pathogen in a patient. This breakthrough enables faster diagnoses, allows for quicker targeted treatment, and has the potential to reduce healthcare costs. The test utilizes a genomic sequencing technique known as Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing
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