Fire is one of the most serious concerns for upcoming crewed space missions. Scientists from NASA Glenn Research Center, Johnson Space Center, and Case Western Reserve University have outlined an experiment to study how materials burn on the Moon, where fire is expected to behave differently than on Earth. On Earth, gravity makes hot gases […]
A humanoid robot that won a robot half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday outpaced the human world record, highlighting China’s rapid technological advances. According to a WeChat post from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (Beijing E-Town), the winning robot—developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor—finished the 21-kilometer (13-mile) race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. That time
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Researchers at the University of Washington have created the first system that embeds tiny cameras into off-the-shelf wireless earbuds, enabling users to converse with an AI model about what they’re seeing. For example, someone could look at a Korean food package and say, “Hey Vue, translate this,” and hear a response like, “The visible text
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NASA has released a fresh collection of images taken by the Orion capsule during the Artemis II mission. Captured on April 6, 2026, these photos represent a key point in the journey—the sixth day of flight—when the crew not only passed over the far side of the Moon but also set a new benchmark for
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A recent Murdoch University study suggests that virtual reality tools have significant untapped potential to generate positive emotional responses in fields such as education, healthcare, architecture, and psychological therapy. The research examined four key visual factors, along with related sub-factors, to understand how they influence realism and emotional engagement in virtual reality environments. Murdoch University
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Researchers have created a volcanic rock–based formula that reduces carbon emissions by 67%, potentially providing a low-cost alternative to increasingly scarce cement additives. Cement—a manufactured powder that binds concrete—is the most widely used construction material in the world, but also one of the most polluting, responsible for nearly 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. About
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Greenvize has unveiled a compact hydrogen-powered cooking stove for both homes and commercial kitchens that can generate its own fuel from water. The device incorporates a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer into a standard stove, enabling users to produce hydrogen whenever needed. It works by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. The hydrogen
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Transparent wood as a glass alternative could transform modern architecture by replacing brittle materials with a more sustainable option. This organic material provides much greater structural strength, contributing to safer building facades and improved urban thermal performance. In plants, stiffness and darkness come from lignin, a dense organic polymer that forms a cellular network responsible
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Recall the iPod? It’s quietly returning. Four years after Apple discontinued the device, secondhand sales are rising—driven partly by young listeners drawn to its vintage style and the ability to enjoy music deliberately, with playlists free from algorithmic control. “Many young people are increasingly looking for ways to limit smartphone distractions, often for mental health
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Guide dogs play a vital role in helping visually impaired individuals navigate safely, but they’ve never been able to communicate verbally with their owners—until now. Researchers at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York, have developed a robotic guide dog powered by large language models that can plan optimal routes, guide users
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