Joby Aviation is known for electric air taxis but has also pursued a parallel path through a long-term U.S. military partnership. Department of Defense. That partnership may now be bearing fruit. Joby announced a deal with L3Harris to explore developing a gas-turbine hybrid VTOL aircraft with autonomous capabilities for military use. Adapting the S4 Platform […]
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Science is fueled by our curiosity to comprehend the world. When understanding something new demands major effort and resources, it helps to have a strategic framework that researchers in a specific field can collectively support—even if they differ on specific points. In astronomy and space science, such strategies often come as Decadal Surveys from the
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MIT researchers and their collaborators have developed an innovative transmitter chip that greatly enhances the energy efficiency of wireless communication. This advancement could extend both the range and battery life of connected devices. The chip uses a distinctive modulation technique to encode digital data into wireless signals, which helps minimize transmission errors and results in
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If you had to pinpoint one key factor behind humanity’s success, it would be collaboration. Increasingly, researchers believe that enabling AI systems to work together could significantly enhance their effectiveness as well. While large language models have shown impressive capabilities, companies are still struggling to find practical, impactful ways to deploy them. Tech giants are
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Veteran supervisor Robert Markert claims he warned SpaceX leadership that part of the rocket fairing recovery process posed a serious risk of “serious injury or death.” According to a recently filed lawsuit, he claims the company dismissed his concerns in favor of a more cost-effective method. Just a few months later, he lost his job.
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Meta’s aggressive investment in artificial intelligence seems to be winning over investors, as the company’s stock jumped in after-hours trading Wednesday following a stellar quarterly earnings report. Meta, headquartered in Menlo Park, California, surpassed Wall Street’s second-quarter expectations with ease, thanks to a boost in advertising revenue and a growing user base across its core
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Sleep deprivation makes staying awake and focusing nearly impossible. A new study using fruit flies may have uncovered the cellular origin of this biological shutdown, offering deeper insights into why we need rest. Scientists at the University of Oxford have identified mitochondria the energy-producing structures in our cells as key players in signaling the urgent
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TikTok announced on Wednesday a range of new features aimed at improving safety and user experience. These include expanded parental controls, new tools for creators, and an interactive wellbeing feature. The platform also publicly launched Footnotes, its fact-checking system. As part of the update, TikTok is enhancing its Family Pairing tool, which lets parents link
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In a pioneering experiment, scientists heated gold to temperatures well beyond the previously assumed thermodynamic limit for solids. They used ultrafast, intense laser pulses to heat a thin gold sheet without melting it. Discovery Challenges Long-Held Theory on Thermal Limits of Solids Published in Nature on July 23, the discovery challenges the “entropy catastrophe” theory,
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Featuring a distinctive design of interlocking cuboid forms, The Nest is a prefabricated retreat by Daria Sheina Studio, tucked away in a remote natural setting. Designed to function entirely off-grid, the cabin offers its owners a peaceful getaway surrounded by breathtaking scenery. A Challenging Delivery and Swift Assembly Developed in partnership with BC Passive House,
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