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AI Aids Chemists in Creating More Durable Plastics

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

A new approach developed by researchers at MIT and Duke University could enhance the strength of polymer materials, potentially resulting in more durable plastics and a reduction in plastic waste. By applying machine learning, the team discovered crosslinker molecules that, when integrated into polymers, improve their ability to resist tearing. These crosslinkers are mechanophores—molecules that […]

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Hybrid Chip Enables Fast Two-Ways Terahertz-Optical Conversion

Computer & Electronics, Tech /

Researchers from EPFL and Harvard University have developed a single chip capable of converting electromagnetic pulses between terahertz and optical frequencies. This integrated approach could pave the way for advanced technologies in ultrafast telecommunications, spectroscopy, ranging, and computing. Terahertz radiation refers to a range of electromagnetic waves with frequencies higher than microwaves—used in technologies like

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Mastercard Denies Pressuring Game Platforms, Valve Tells a Different Story

Finance & Business, Financial Technology /

Following backlash over a recent marketplace crackdown on adult-themed games—reportedly linked to pressure from payment processors—Mastercard issued a brief statement Friday countering the media narrative. “Mastercard has not evaluated any game or mandated restrictions on content hosted by game creators or platforms,” the company said. “However, we require merchants to implement safeguards that stop people

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The World’s Biggest Subwoofer Spans Over 8 Feet in Diameter

Domestic Tools, Outdoor Equipments /

This one’s giving serious Back to the Future vibes. Germany’s Ascendo Immersive Audio, already known for creating the world’s most powerful subwoofer—the massive 80-inch “80 Sub“—has now taken things even further with a new 100-inch model. For decades, people have been fascinated by the futuristic tech imagined in the Back to the Future trilogy—from hoverboards

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Joby Aviation, L3Harris to Test Autonomous Hybrid Aircraft

Drones, Transportation & Automation /

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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NASA Identifies Key Unanswered Questions In The Study Of Exoplanets

Aerospace, Space & Environment /

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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New Transmitter Could Make Wireless Devices More Energy-Efficient

Tech, Wearables /

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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How Collaborating AI Agents Could Unleash the Full Potential of the Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Tech /

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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