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Google AI May Be Close to “Speaking Dolphin” with New DolphinGemma Model

Biology, Science /

This is the type of artificial intelligence application that really catches attention. Researchers have developed DolphinGemma, the first large language model (LLM) designed to understand dolphin communication. This breakthrough could significantly speed up our ability to translate what these amazing creatures are saying, something that until now has taken decades of manual research. The Vision […]

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Fusion Energy is Grappling with a Fuel Issue—But Hexium Offers a Laser-Based Fix

Climatology, Earth Science /

Fusion startups face a daunting challenge: building a power plant that generates more energy than it consumes—something that’s never been achieved with fusion. That involves proving their tech works, scaling it up, and persuading investors it can be done profitably. But there’s another hurdle that gets less attention: securing the right fuel. Most startups claim

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New Fuel Transforms US Nuclear Reactor From Regular To Premium

Physics /

A U.S. nuclear reactor has taken a major technological step forward by adopting a more advanced type of fuel. Southern Nuclear inserted four Lead Test Assemblies (LTAs) into the Vogtle Unit 2 reactor in Waynesboro, Georgia. These assemblies use uranium enriched above 5% — a first for commercial reactors in the United States. In general,

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Why Rare Meteorites Could Unlock Secrets of the Early Solar System

Astronomy /

Carbonaceous chondrites—a rare type of meteorite—hold clues to the early days of the solar system. These ancient space rocks are packed with water, carbon, and organic compounds, making them incredibly valuable to scientists. However, despite their importance, they make up less than 4% of meteorites found on Earth. So, where are the rest? A new

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New Study Links Attention Shifting in the Brain to Autism’s Social Challenges

Neuroscience /

Human interaction plays a crucial role in development, beginning at birth. However, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), this social engagement is disrupted early in life. In fact, research shows that children with ASD exhibit reduced interest in social stimuli as early as their first year—a trait that ultimately impacts long-term cognitive and emotional

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Gepotidacin: A Breakthrough Oral Antibiotic for Treating Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea

Medicine /

A new clinical study suggests that gepotidacin, an oral antibiotic currently used for urinary tract infections, may offer an effective new treatment for gonorrhea, particularly against drug-resistant strains. The phase 3 randomized controlled trial, published in The Lancet and presented at the ESCMID conference, brings hope amid growing concerns about antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea treatment.

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Laser Cooling Breakthrough Could Make Data Centers Much More Sustainable

Physics /

Although people usually associate lasers with heating — quickly, precisely, and from a distance — researchers can also use them to cool things down under certain conditions.That function might be key to solving the overheating issues in data centers. Innovative Partnership for Thermal Solutions Sandia Labs, a U.S. government-funded research center, is teaming up with

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Watch: Skillful Robotic Gripper Uses Measuring Tape As Fingers

Robotics, Science /

Steel measuring tape is a fascinating material: it can maintain its shape when extended, yet it’s flexible enough to bend under pressure. Researchers have harnessed this unique combination of stiffness and flexibility to create an innovative new robotic gripper, ideal for handling delicate objects. The Birth of GRIP-tape Associate Professor Nick Gravish and his team

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Breakthrough Imaging Technique Sheds Light on Nanoscale Photocatalysis

Chemistry /

Photocatalysis—the process by which light drives chemical reactions—has long been hailed as a promising route toward clean energy and environmental remediation. Yet, the fine details of how these reactions unfold at the microscopic level, particularly at the interface between a solid catalyst and a liquid electrolyte, have remained elusive—until now. In a groundbreaking study published

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A Quantum Twist: Scientists Create “Hot” Schrödinger’s Cat States

Physics, Quantum Physics /

Quantum physics has long required extreme precision and ultra-cold temperatures to observe its most mind-bending phenomena. But a breakthrough from researchers in Innsbruck, Austria, challenges that assumption—revealing that quantum states can persist even in warmer, less controlled environments. In a new study published in Science Advances, a team from the University of Innsbruck and the

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