Predicting volcanic eruptions is a crucial science that can save many lives, and recent research suggests that the color of tree leaves near volcanoes might serve as an early warning sign before an eruption occurs. Magma, Carbon Dioxide, and Greener Leaves As volcanic activity intensifies and magma rises closer to the Earth’s surface, the amount […]
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There’s just something about robots that makes people want to kick them—whether it’s for testing or just for fun. Sure, the kicking serves a technical purpose, but let’s face it, it’s the act itself that’s oddly satisfying. Still, constantly kicking and punching robots is exhausting—not to mention impractical. But it’s 2025 now, and the good
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Most delivery automation ends at the curb, but Veho and Swiss robotics startup Rivr are tackling the more difficult final 100 yards—from the van to the doorstep. Austin Pilot to Test Rivr’s Stair-Climbing Delivery Robot Launching this week in Austin, a pilot program will deploy Rivr’s four-wheeled, stair-climbing robot—described by CEO Marko Bjelonic as “a
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Binary star systems—two stars gravitationally bound and circling a shared center—are far from unusual, with over half the stars in our galaxy belonging to such pairs or multi-star groups. Diverse Duos with Dramatic Interactions These stellar duos often differ significantly in mass, luminosity, and size, and the gravitational dynamics between them can profoundly influence their
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Two decades ago, the U.S. Congress tasked NASA with identifying 90% of near-Earth asteroids that could pose a threat. Since then, the agency has made progress tracking objects that orbit the Sun and pass within 1.3 astronomical units of Earth. A New Threat Emerging Near Venus However, a new area of concern is emerging: astronomers
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Although people often associate microplastics with environmental hazards, researchers now propose that these particles can actually serve a useful role by helping detect sewage contamination in waterways. Turning a Weakness into a Strength One of the main concerns about microplastic pollution is their tendency to attract and carry harmful bacteria.However, researchers could harness this same
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There are moments in life when you realize the world has changed — and you didn’t even notice. That moment came for me when I imagined what my grandmother, who passed away at 95, would say to a new kind of “companion”: a half-meter-tall robot with LED eyes and a gentle voice reminding her to
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A rare, large nocturnal rodent living in mountainous regions has been filmed and photographed for the first time — an impressive milestone for zoology, comparable to winning the scientific lottery. The animal had only been seen once in the past 30 years, with descriptions limited to a few museum specimens. Scientific expedition to uncover New
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A major breakthrough in spinal cord injury treatment is on the horizon. For the first time, a regenerative stem cell therapy has been authorized to begin a Phase I clinical trial, with the potential to address a condition that has, until now, had no cure. Global Regulatory Approval for Clinical Trial This week, the U.S.
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Kīlauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted once again. Massive Lava Jet Reaches 1,000 Feet Since the end of last year, its crater has been intermittently shooting lava fountains, and on May 25, a jet of molten rock soared an impressive 300 meters (1,000 feet) into the air. The United
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