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Helix: The Fully Autonomous, Hive-Minded VLA Humanoid Robot

Robotics /

Just weeks after Figure.ai ended its collaboration with OpenAI, the Silicon Valley startup introduced Helix—a commercial-ready, AI-powered “hive-mind” humanoid robot capable of performing nearly any task on command. A New AI Brain for Figure 02 Figure gained attention with its humanoid robot, Figure 01. Now, Figure 02 features more than just upgrades—it has a new […]

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Study Finds That Common Mushroom Fiber Could Help Protect Against the Flu

Healthcare /

Mushrooms may be more powerful than they appear. Past research has linked them to reduced depression risk, enhanced brain cell growth, and even cancer protection. Now, a new study suggests they might also help defend against influenza. A research team from McGill University in Canada discovered that beta-glucan fibers, found in all mushrooms, might help

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We’ve Misunderstood a Fundamental Law of Physics for Nearly 300 Years

Physics /

When Isaac Newton penned his famous laws of motion in 1687, he likely never imagined they would still spark debate over 300 years later. Writing in Latin, he outlined three fundamental principles governing motion in the universe. Over the centuries, scholars have translated, analyzed, and debated them extensively. However, philosopher of language and mathematics Daniel

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Your Takeout Food Packaging May Raise Heart Failure Risk

Healthcare, Medicine /

Chemicals from disposable plastic containers may leach into your takeout food, potentially raising the risk of cardiovascular disease. Chinese researchers conducted experiments on rats and found that consuming water contaminated with plastic additives from heated packaging triggered bodily changes, starting with disruptions in gut bacteria. Heart Tissue Damage Observed in Exposed Rodents After Three Months

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Risk of 2032 Asteroid Impact Reduced: Key Details You Should Know

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science /

Asteroid 2024 YR4 recently made headlines after NASA estimated a 1-in-32 chance of impact in 2032—the highest probability ever recorded for a hazardous-sized asteroid. Fortunately, new observations have since cut that risk in half. Discovered in late December, the asteroid passed Earth at roughly twice the Moon’s distance. Based on observations, its size is estimated

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Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Associated with Severe Heart Risks

Healthcare, Medicine /

Aspartame has been promoted for years as a guilt-free sugar substitute in popular products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O. However, it has also faced controversy, and recent research has linked the artificial sweetener to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes in mice. Still, some experts remain skeptical about its implications for human

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Flagellar Motors: The Secret Behind Bacteria’s Nearly 100% Energy Efficiency

Biology /

When people think of motors, they typically envision those in vehicles or machines. However, biological motors have existed for millions of years, especially in microorganisms. Many bacteria rely on tail-like structures called flagella, which rotate to propel them through fluids. This movement is powered by a protein complex known as the flagellar motor. The flagellar

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Magnetism Has Just Solved One of Quantum Tech’s Biggest Challenges

Physics /

Researchers have found a way to preserve quantum properties in 3D materials using magnetic confinement. By stabilizing excitons—energy-carrying quasiparticles—through the magnetic properties of chromium sulfide bromide, they address a major challenge in quantum technology. Quantum effects typically only work at small scales, making them hard to apply in real-world systems like quantum computers. However, Penn

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Pterosaur Bones May Inspire Lighter, Stronger Aircraft Materials

Science /

A new analysis of pterosaur bones could lead to lighter and stronger materials for aircraft You might think that if a species went extinct tens of millions of years ago, its design would be too primitive to have any application in modern technology. However, new research on pterosaur bones suggests that their microstructure could inspire

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Seismic Activity Under Alaskan Volcano May Indicate Imminent Eruption

Earth Science, Volcanology /

Small earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported. Increased Chances of Eruption Matthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed

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