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A 16-year-old Student Designs an Earring that can Photograph Attackers

Applied Science, Computer Science /

A South African student, Bohlale Mphahlele, has created a discreet safety earring that records evidence and alerts others, transforming the fear of walking alone into a practical solution for women. The device looks like an ordinary, understated earring, intentionally designed to avoid drawing attention. Its simple design hides a smart system that lets the wearer […]

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China is Relying on AI-Powered Robots to Improve Traffic Management

Applied Science, Robotics /

China is rapidly using AI-powered humanoid robots to manage city traffic and assist law enforcement. The Humanoid Robot Managing Urban Traffic A recent example is the R001 Intelligent Police Unit, a humanoid robot integrated with the city’s traffic light network. Wearing a uniform and cap, the robot performs traffic gestures and uses cameras and AI

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A New Ultrasound Pad is Designed to Make Prenatal Appointments More Comfortable

Healthcare, Medicine /

If you’ve ever had an ultrasound, you know that while the procedure itself is generally easy to tolerate, the cold, gooey gel applied to your skin beforehand can be quite uncomfortable. Researchers in Japan have now developed a potential alternative. Despite its unpleasant texture, temperature, and slight odor, ultrasound gel is essential for the procedure.

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A Floating Umbrella Trails the User as they Walk in the Rain

Applied Science, Aviation Science /

Walking in the rain with an umbrella is rarely hands-free. One hand holds the umbrella, the other juggles a bag or phone—and a gust of wind can spoil it all. That’s why a floating, hands-free umbrella is so appealing. That’s the premise behind a flying umbrella created by YouTuber and maker John Xu from the

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Chinese Humanoid Robot First to Connect with an Orbiting Satellite

Applied Science, Robotics /

A China-developed humanoid robot has made history by directly connecting to a low Earth orbit satellite without relying on traditional ground networks. Known as Embodied Tien Kung, it became the first humanoid robot to autonomously carry out this type of satellite communication. The achievement was unveiled by X-Humanoid on Friday (23) at the 3rd Beijing

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Tesla Is Redirecting Its Focus From Classic EVs to Building Robots

Robotics, Tech /

Tesla has concluded its 2025 fiscal year earnings call, revealing that its profits nearly halved compared to the previous year. The company reported a GAAP net income of $3.8 billion, down from $7.1 billion in 2024, marking a 46% decrease. Yikes. From Electric Cars to Full Autonomy with AI and Robotics That’s a tough situation

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Weight Gain and Cholesterol Reduced by New Nitric Oxide–Focused Treatment

Healthcare, Medicine /

Scientists have identified an enzyme that promotes fat synthesis and demonstrated that inhibiting it stops weight gain and reduces cholesterol levels in mice. Obesity has become one of the most prevalent global health problems and is a leading cause of avoidable illness and premature mortality. It greatly raises the likelihood of associated conditions such as

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Chinese Researchers Developed a Chip in Ultra-thin Fibers for Smart Clothing

Applied Science, Robotics /

Chinese researchers have created a flexible, hair-thin fiber chip that enables smart clothing with interactive displays, according to Xinhua News Agency, a TV BRICS partner. Each centimeter of the fiber holds about 100,000 transistors—comparable to the processing power of a modern computer when extended to one meter. The chip can handle digital and analog signals

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New Radio Method Detects Hidden Dwarf Star Bursts, Hints at Exoplanets

Astronomy, Planetary Science /

An international team, including Cornell’s Jake Turner, developed a method to uncover hidden stellar and exoplanetary signals in archival radio data. Using this technique, scientists have identified new radio bursts from dwarf stars and potentially from exoplanets. The method, Multiplexed Interferometric Radio Spectroscopy (RIMS), reveals some signals linked to star–planet interactions. The findings appeared in

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