Starlink isn’t the only U.S. company working on direct satellite connectivity for cell phones. AST SpaceMobile has been developing this technology for several years. In fact, AST made history as the first company ever to make a “phone home” call from space. The company now aims to cover the entire U.S. in collaboration with AT&T […]
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A breathtaking video captured from the International Space Station reveals an aurora from above, shimmering with the distinctive green light that has fascinated humanity for centuries. On January 6, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared this extraordinary footage from his vantage point in orbit, showcasing the “intensely green” ribbons of light rarely observed from such a
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A recent study linked gut bacteria to heart health by analyzing data from 8,973 Swedish participants aged 50 to 65 in the SCAPIS study. Using DNA sequencing and advanced cardiac imaging, researchers identified bacterial communities and early arterial changes. “We found significant associations, particularly with Streptococcus anginosus and S. oralis subsp. oralis,” said lead author
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Researchers at the University of Amsterdam’s Institute of Physics, led by Jorik van de Groep, have introduced a groundbreaking method for edge detection that combines exceptional speed with minimal energy use. Their work, published in ACS Photonics, showcases a significant advancement in imaging technology. Harnessing Light for Computing With rising demands for computing power, energy
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Hot Jupiters, once believed to orbit their stars alone, were thought to consume or eject nearby planets during their inward migration. However, recent findings have challenged this notion. A study from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), in collaboration with NCCR PlanetS, the Universities of Bern (UNIBE) and Zurich (UZH), and international institutions, uncovers a fascinating
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Abu Dhabi is set to host a 5.2-GW solar farm, claiming the title of the world’s largest solar energy plant. However, this ambitious gigascale project will be developed by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Emirates Water and Electricity Company. It will also be the first solar photovoltaic plant globally to operate ’24/7,’ thanks
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To grasp the seismic impact generative AI is poised to have on the film industry, this brief video says it all. Just one shot is truly “real“—and that includes the so-called “behind-the-scenes footage.” If you didn’t look too closely, this playful production could easily be mistaken for a genuine advertisement—one that appears to have a
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Swiss researchers have developed a functional living battery powered by the interaction of two types of fungi, encapsulated in a biodegradable and non-toxic 3D-printed package. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), based in Dübendorf, developed this concept through innovative work, building on its renowned contributions to diverse technological fields such as
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Fly-inspired glasses may bring hope to individuals with macular degeneration. These innovative glasses utilize a design based on the structure of fly eyes to “fill in” the gap in the users’ central vision. Macular degeneration, one of the leading causes of blindness, affects the central area of the retina known as the macula. In one
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Engineers have developed a solution to eliminate “dead zones” in the fluid flow of electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination. By incorporating a physics-driven tapered flow channel design within the electrodes, this breakthrough enables more efficient fluid movement, potentially consuming less energy than conventional reverse osmosis methods. Desalination technology has long faced challenges to widespread
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