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Researchers are testing transparent wood as a glass alternative

Architecture, Engineering /

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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A new generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening

Mobile Phones, Tech /

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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These AI-powered guide dogs don’t just guide, they communicate

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

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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A top smartphone brand unveils an Android with 4K display, cameras, and thrusters

Apps & Software, Tech /

Just when foldables seemed to have hit their limit, one smartphone maker is taking things sky-high—literally. Introducing OPPO’s Find U, the ultimate “smart umbrella.” It takes cues from flagship foldables but goes way beyond. The Find U’s 4K Canopy and Flexion Hinge OPPO says the Find U uses the Find N6’s Flexion Hinge, rated for

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Black Metal’ Solar Device Produces 15× More Power

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering /

Researchers have created a solar thermoelectric generator that delivers 15 times the efficiency of the latest leading devices. Researchers aiming for greater energy independence have investigated solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) as a way to generate electricity from the sun. Unlike conventional photovoltaic panels, STEGs can harness both direct sunlight and other forms of thermal energy.

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Tennibot unveils the Partner V2, its newest robotic tennis ball machine

Robotics, Tech /

Tennibot Inc., a company specializing in AI-driven tennis training gear, has announced the release of the Partner V2. The new tennis ball machine combines artificial intelligence with a more lightweight design and enhanced shot versatility. “We developed the Partner V2 with a clear goal: to give players access to intelligent, adaptive training that once required

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Pneumatic Exoskeleton Enables Overhead and Forward Arm Support

Robotics, Tech /

Prolonged work in fixed postures often fatigues muscles and causes musculoskeletal disorders because muscles do not handle sustained contractions well, even at low intensity. Gravity exerts maximum torque on the shoulder and elbow when the upper and lower arms extend forward horizontally, as in repetitive tasks like drilling. Exoskeletons for Musculoskeletal Relief Despite increasing automation,

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A smart sensor detects fatigue and stress from body signals in real time

Healthcare, Tech /

Roughly one in three workers in Singapore report burnout—among the highest rates worldwide. Burnout and chronic fatigue impose significant economic burdens and create serious risks in jobs that require constant alertness. However, current methods for diagnosing fatigue and related mental health issues rely mainly on self-reported questionnaires, which are subjective, sporadic, and not well suited

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