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Largest Automated Port Set to Handle 65 Million Containers Annually

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Singapore’s ambitious project to develop the world’s largest automated port is progressing well. The Tuas mega port has already processed 10 million containers since its operations began in September 2022. By the 2040s, once its four-phase development is complete, the port will handle an impressive 65 million containers each year. Reaching the 10-million mark is […]

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Sunken Continents Could Unbalance Earth’s Magnetic Field

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science /

Structures the size of continents, protruding from the lower mantle towards Earth’s outer core, may be contributing to an instability in our planet’s magnetic field. Initial Assumptions About Similarity These two formations, one beneath the Pacific and the other under Africa, have similar characteristics in terms of seismic waves, leading scientists to initially believe they

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Physicists Develop Lab-Grown Diamond Tougher Than Natural Ones

Physics /

Scientists have once again created a synthetic diamond even tougher than natural ones, using a novel approach to diamond formation. By subjecting graphite—a super-hard material in its own right—to extreme pressure and heating it to 1,800 K (1,527 °C or 2,780 °F), the researchers produced a diamond with a hexagonal lattice structure instead of the

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Humanoid Robots Join Assembly Line to Build More of Themselves

Robotics, Science /

The self-replicating robot era may soon be upon us: Apptronik’s humanoid Apollo robot is preparing to help produce more copies of itself, thanks to a new partnership with global engineering firm Jabil. Jabil, which manufactures components for major brands like Apple, Dell, and HP, will integrate Apollo robots into its assembly lines, including those dedicated

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Flatworm-Inspired Aquatic Robot Propels Itself with a Wiggling Motion

Robotics /

To safely collect data in delicate aquatic environments, researchers have developed a robot that mimics flatworms’ swimming motion. While flatworms usually move along the seabed, they can also propel themselves through water by undulating their bodies. Inspired by this, scientists at Switzerland’s EPFL created a compact, untethered robot that moves effortlessly in any direction across

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Outbreak of Measles in the US Nears 100 Cases

Healthcare, Science /

A measles outbreak in the United States is nearing 100 cases as it spreads into more densely populated regions, mainly affecting children and teenagers. Initial Detection in Texas Sparks Widespread Concern In late January, two schoolchildren in Gaines County, Texas, were hospitalized with the disease, which led to the initial detection of the highly contagious

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A New Learning Framework Enables Humanoid Robots to Quickly Recover and Stand Up After Falling

Robotics, Science /

Humanoid robots, designed to resemble the human body, are becoming increasingly capable of efficiently handling diverse tasks in real-world environments. Advances in their control algorithms have led to significant improvements, enabling many to move faster and mimic human-like motions more effectively. Since humanoid robots are designed to walk and run like humans, balancing on two

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NASA’s Hybrid Hydrogen Engine Could Cut Flight Emissions

Applied Science, Aviation Science, Science /

Air travel accounts for about 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, and despite years of progress in developing alternative fuels and more efficient aircraft designs, this number has remained largely unchanged. Optimization and Reduced Emissions Nevertheless, NASA, along with the U.S. Aeronautics Administration, has remained dedicated to advancing a more sustainable future for aviation. Recently, NASA

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New Measurements of Double Magic Atom Reveal Surprise

Physics, Theoretical Physics /

An experiment involving the collision of specialized lead atoms with high-speed particles has revealed an astonishing finding. Rather than the expected perfect spherical shape, the core of the isotope known as lead-208 (208Pb) appears unexpectedly flattened. The Surprising Results of the Experiment on Lead-208 This discovery indicates that atomic nuclei might be more intricate than

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New Study Reveals Key Differences Between Human and AI-Generated Text

Computer Science /

Carnegie Mellon University researchers set out to test how well large language models (LLMs) can replicate human writing styles. Their findings, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, highlight key differences between AI-generated and human-written text. “Humans adapt their writing style based on context—sometimes formal, sometimes informal,” explained Alex Reinhart, lead

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