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China Launches World-First Quantum Computer Into Space

The competition for quantum supremacy has reached a new stage—this time extending into space. China unveiled its fastest quantum computer as another milestone marked the first launched into orbit on a SpaceX rocket. China’s newly unveiled model outperforms several of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. Using a photon-based architecture, the system performs complex computations exponentially […]

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Humans See a Collaborating Robot as Part of Themselves

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

Researchers from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Genoa and Brown University in the U.S. found that people perceive a humanoid robot’s hand as part of their own body schema, especially during collaborative tasks like slicing a bar of soap. The study, published in iScience, could lead to improved design of robots intended to

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Pregnancy-Simulating Robot Debuts in China

Applied Science, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Chinese researchers have unveiled plans for a humanoid robot capable of simulating a full-term pregnancy. The machine incorporates an artificial uterus designed to support embryo development from conception to birth within a controlled environment. Guangzhou’s Kaiwa Technology has proposed a “gestation robot” with an abdominal chamber to sustain fetal growth for ten months. The company

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5 Takeaways From Munich’s Auto Show — Robots to Flying cars

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

From flying cars to robots and autonomous buses, these are some of the innovations showcased at this week’s Munich auto fair, IAA Mobility — one of the world’s largest. Chinese automakers highlighted their push into “flying cars” — compact electric aircraft equipped with multiple rotors and intended for short-distance travel. “We want to give the

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Recycling Plastic Without Sorting? An Affordable Catalyst Could Make It Happen

Earth Science, Environmental Science / Samilton Santos

One of the biggest hurdles in plastic recycling is the sheer variety of plastics that end up in waste streams. Because of their different compositions, these materials need to be separated before processing—a step that is both costly and time-consuming, even with advanced technology. This requirement significantly reduces the efficiency of recycling systems. A Catalyst

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New Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Trial

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Pancreatic and colorectal cancers are notoriously difficult to treat and often return after initial therapy. However, a new ready-to-use vaccine, ELI-002 2P, is offering renewed hope after showing encouraging results in a recent clinical trial. Innovative Vaccine Targets KRAS Mutations with Precision Delivery System Created by scientists from various U.S. institutions, the vaccine targets mutations

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Amazon’s Driverless Taxis Launch in Vegas With Free Rides

Applied Science, Robotics / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

After a decade of development, Amazon’s Zoox has launched its robotaxi service on the Las Vegas Strip, offering free rides for now. Through the company’s app, riders can travel between stops along and near the Strip, including Resorts World Las Vegas, Area15, and Topgolf. Free Rides to Build Awareness and Familiarity Offering free rides in

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Lab-Made Artificial Life Can Grow and Divide Similarly to Natural Bacteria

Biology, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Synthetic cells, created by merging elements of Mycoplasma bacteria with a chemically synthesized genome, can grow and divide into uniformly shaped and sized cells—much like natural bacteria. Craig Venter’s Team Creates Synthetic Minimal Cells with 473 Essential Genes In 2016, a team led by Craig Venter at the J. Craig Venter Institute in San Diego

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Scientists Discover a New Curved Approach to Tapping into ‘Swarm Intelligence’

Applied Science, Robotics / Eduardo Paulo

Birds flock to forage and travel more efficiently, fish form schools to evade predators, and bees swarm to reproduce. Recent AI mimics natural group behavior with synchronized drones and robots for search-and-rescue and wildfire tracking. Yet, effectively managing and applying this form of AI, known as “swarm intelligence,” remains a significant challenge. New Framework Mimics

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A Glue Gun Applies Bone Graft Material Straight Onto Fractures in The Middle of Surgery

Healthcare, Medicine / Ana Manuel

A device resembling a glue gun that prints biodegradable bone grafts directly into fractures has the potential to transform orthopedic surgery by providing customized implants that promote faster healing and reduce infection risk. Fractures and bone loss from cancer surgeries often leave large defects, typically treated with bone grafts or metal implants. Researchers have explored

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