The Big Bang may be the result of a 'bounce' inside a black hole. (Naeblys/Getty Images)The Big Bang is often described as the explosive moment that gave rise to the Universe – a singular point where space, time, and matter came into existence.But what if that wasn’t truly the beginning? What if our Universe originated...
Image Credits: PixabayWhat once required 15 seconds now takes under 2: Thanks to innovative single-shot technology, the goROBOT3D system—developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF—can now measure 3D objects much more efficiently, even those that are transparent or black. The institute will unveil this technology for the...
An artist's impression of the formation of Tylos. (T. Müller/MPIA/HdA/CC BY-SA)Tiny remnants from a young star’s birth—grains of rock and dust—played a key role in the formation of one of the most bizarre and extreme exoplanets we've ever discovered.Meet Tylos: A Planet of Vaporized MetalsThis planet, named Tylos (also known as WASP-121b), is no stranger...
Credit: FuturoprossimoChinese solar giant Longi has shattered expectations with a new tandem solar cell that achieves a record-breaking 34.85% efficiency—thanks to an innovative fusion of perovskite and silicon technologies.In the world of solar energy, even a 0.1% boost in efficiency is considered a big deal. Now imagine surpassing what was long believed to be...
Out of the Box is an unusual blocky tower by MVRDV that will consist of 25 floors of residential spaceMVRDVThe renowned Dutch architecture firm MVRDV has unveiled plans for a distinctive new residential tower in Taiwan. Named Out of the Box, the building features a striking, block-like design with a cantilevered facade that not...
Image Credits: PixabayBuilding advanced robotics projects at home is gradually getting simpler. This week, Hugging Face, an AI development platform, introduced SmolVLA, an open-source robotics model.According to the company, SmolVLA—trained on community-contributed datasets with compatible licenses—surpasses much larger robotics models in both simulated and real-world settings.In a blog post, Hugging Face states that...
The Praga Bohema supercar set a time of 1:09.8 at the former Top Gear circuitPragaNot long ago, the iconic Stig was seen flying around the Dunsfold Aerodrome behind the wheel of the Praga Bohema on Top Gear. The famously mysterious driver—revealed in this case to be Ben Collins—was once again at the center of...
Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesFrench AI startup Mistral is launching its own “vibe coding” client called Mistral Code, aiming to compete with established players such as Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.Mistral Code, based on the open-source project Continue, is an AI-driven coding assistant that integrates Mistral’s models, an in-IDE assistant, options...
Image Cretdits: PexelsUber has introduced a new account option called Senior Accounts, designed specifically for older users. These accounts focus on a more user-friendly experience, offering features such as ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to pay using a relative’s card.Simplified Interface Designed for Easy Use and Better AccessibilityAccording to...
Image Credits: DepositphotosSnap is introducing new Lens Studio tools designed for AR creators and developers to build Bitmoji games, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Alongside this, Snap is launching a Bitmoji Suite and releasing new game assets.With the release of Lens Studio 5.10, these assets give developers fresh options for creating interactive game Lenses....
