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VR Games Can Help Kids in Clinics, But What Should Parents Know for Safe Use at Home?

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More games are now incorporating virtual reality due to its power to create engaging, immersive environments. But how does VR differ from traditional video games? At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, experts use VR tools to help young patients feel at ease during medical treatments. “More kids now have access to VR at home,” says Anya […]

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Speeds On This New 6G Chip are Ten Times Those Of 5G

Computer & Electronics, Tech /

Chinese and American engineers have unveiled a 6G chip capable of reaching speeds beyond 100 Gbps, which is roughly 10 times faster than 5G‘s maximum potential and about 500 times quicker than current average 5G speeds. While the deployment of 6G networks is not anticipated before the 2030s, the industry must establish the foundational work now. A

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Spherical RoboBall Could Conquer the Moon’s Harshest Terrain

Space & Environment, Tech /

Instead of relying on the usual wheels or legs to navigate extraterrestrial landscapes, a team at Texas A&M, led by Robert Ambrose, is experimenting with a more geometric approach: a spherical robot designed to roll across rugged lunar ground. Pop Culture Inspiration Fans of cult television might recall The Prisoner, the surreal 1960s series that

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Nuclear Waste Could Become a Source of Tritium for Fusion Power

Material & Energy, Nuclear & Particles /

A looming shortage of fuel for nuclear fusion may have an unexpected fix. A physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) suggests that tritium for fusion reactors could be generated using nuclear waste left over from fission plants. If fusion energy becomes practical, it could revolutionize power production, delivering virtually limitless electricity on demand. Yet,

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Why Some People Refrain from Engaging in Sex

Health & Fitness, Psychology /

Sexual activity significantly impacts overall well-being. During intercourse, the body releases a surge of hormones that help relieve pain, strengthen the immune system, reduce the risk of cancer, and alleviate symptoms associated with menopause. However, many adults choose to avoid sex, which can result in emotional distress, feelings of shame, and lowered self-esteem—for both the

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Sunlight Alone Keeps These Tiny Aircraft Aloft

Aerospace, Space & Environment /

Earth’s mesosphere is often called a “no-fly zone.” The air there is far too thin for conventional aircraft. But new ultralight devices might challenge that limitation, staying aloft with nothing more than sunlight. Photophoresis as a Key to Mesosphere Flight This approach relies on photophoresis — a gas flow that occurs when light strikes an

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An Artificial Tongue That Learns Flavors

Material Technology, Science /

Machines have long excelled at replicating sight and sound, but taste has remained much harder to capture in digital form. While previous efforts have produced artificial tongues specialized for sweetness, wine, or whisky, researchers in Beijing have now created a more versatile graphene oxide-based “tongue” that not only detects chemicals but also learns to recognize

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’80s Science Scandal Could Pave the Way for More Efficient Fusion

Material & Energy, Tech /

A long-dismissed scientific controversy and a small-scale device at the University of British Columbia (UBC) may hold the secret to making fusion reactors more efficient by improving the likelihood of nuclear reactions. The Bold Claim of 1989 Back in March 1989, electrochemists Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons shocked the world when they announced that they

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Micro Wind Turbine for Rooftops Earns Landmark Certification

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering /

German company SkyWind has become the first manufacturer to secure full certification for its compact NG wind turbine. Designed for easy installation on residential rooftops, these small yet efficient devices offer homeowners a way to supplement grid electricity with clean, renewable power. A Different Approach from Giant Turbines Large-scale wind turbines usually dominate the spotlight

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