In Kentucky, the demand for bourbon is expected to double over the next five years, while the state’s cattle population has reached its lowest level since 1951. These two facts could come together to transform bourbon distilleries into a new source of biofuels. At the end of the bourbon distillation process, a substance known as […]
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Chinese company JiYue has unveiled a high-performance, long-range, and intelligent electric supercar: the Robo X. With the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) in just 1.9 seconds, a range of 400 miles (644 km) per charge, and a carbon monocoque frame, the model aims to join the exclusive club of cars
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The Lava Genie is a unique instrument that, while guitar-shaped, doesn’t have strings and resembles a high-tech Guitar Hero controller redesigned by Yamaha. Instead of traditional strumming, it’s played through taps, “fretting” on a touch-sensitive fingerboard, and strums. Billed as a sampler guitar, it aims to make music creation accessible to anyone in seconds. The
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AI has rapidly advanced in replicating human activities, such as holding conversations, creating art, and producing videos. However, a study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Reichman University warns that AI could also contribute to environmental waste. With the growing popularity of generative AI like ChatGPT, researchers estimate these systems could add 1.2 to
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The world watched in awe as SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster made a historic achievement with the first-ever tower capture landing following the Starship 5 mission launch. However, few realized just how close the event came to disaster—within just one second. This capture of Super Heavy, the massive first stage of SpaceX’s Starship rocket, was a
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Austrian aerospace company CycloTech has announced its plans to develop a demonstrator eVTOL to showcase its advanced propulsion system designed for electric flight. The company aims to unveil its “BlackBird” flying car by the end of this year, with test flights anticipated in early 2025. CycloTech has spent years perfecting its CycloRotors—unique 360-degree thrust-vectoring propulsion
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Six years after introducing the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has launched the iMicro Q3p, a compact and affordable device that brings high-powered microscopy to any smartphone camera. This latest model includes a polarization feature, enabling users to see and photograph detailed structures in materials like crystals and minerals for less than 1% of
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Lithium-ion batteries power everything from vapes to electric cars, but they rely on hard-to-extract lithium. A new electrochemical reactor from Rice University promises to make lithium harvesting safer and more efficient. Lithium-ion batteries dominate the market due to their high energy density and lightweight nature, despite occasional safety concerns. Alternatives like potassium or sodium batteries
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Saudi Arabia’s ambitious mirrored megacity, the Line, continues to take shape as new project details emerge. Officials recently updated progress and introduced the lead architects shaping this desert marvel. Ultimately planned to stretch 170 km (105 miles), the Line’s initial phase spans 2.4 km (1.5 miles) with a towering height of 500 m (1,640 ft)
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Finding time for daily exercise can be tough, but a new study involving nearly 15,000 people shows that just five extra minutes of activity, like stair climbing or jogging, can help reduce blood pressure. Researchers from the University of Sydney and University College London found that even this small increase in movement could lower systolic
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