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Researchers Have Uncovered a Troubling Finding in Umbilical Cord Blood

Biomedical, Medicine /

Unborn babies were exposed to significantly higher levels of “forever chemicals” than researchers previously thought—and the full implications are only now starting to come into focus. A new study published today (February 18) in Environmental Science & Technology reports that babies born between 2003 and 2006 were exposed in the womb to far higher levels […]

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The First Laptop in the World Without a Screen, Powered by Augmented Reality

Computer & Electronics, Tech /

One challenge of working on the go is maintaining privacy—whether it’s teachers grading in a café, designers trying to avoid industrial espionage on a late-night flight, or anyone trying to watch non-PG content on public transport without drawing attention. Anyone who’s ever felt uneasy about someone peeking at their screen will be intrigued by a

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15-Year-Old Filipino Creates Phone-Charging Shoes

Electrical & Electronics, Engineering /

At just 15, Filipino student Angelo Casimiro transformed a simple activity—walking—into a way to charge devices with his self-designed, energy-generating shoes. Equipped with piezoelectric materials in the soles, the shoes capture the kinetic energy from each step and convert it into electricity, enough to power small gadgets like phones or flashlights. Turning Walking into Practical

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Japan’s Innovative Floating Home Design for Earthquake Safety

Architecture, Engineering /

In a nation where earthquakes are an everyday reality, Japan has consistently led the way in seismic engineering. Now, a Japanese firm is introducing a groundbreaking — and quite literally uplifting — method of earthquake protection. Founded by inventor Shoichi Sakamoto, Air Danshin Systems Inc. created a seismic system that lifts homes off the ground

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Novel Electrolyzer Converts Plastic-Waste Syngas Into Ethylene Using Lower Energy

Engineering, Material Technology /

Producing one ton of ethylene generates an equal amount of carbon dioxide. With global ethylene production exceeding 300 million tons annually, the industry has a significant carbon footprint that researchers aim to reduce or eliminate. A new device from Ted Sargent’s lab at Northwestern University offers a step toward achieving that goal. The device, an

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Magnetic Gearing Transforms The Yagi–Uda Antenna For 6G

Tech, Telecommunications /

As 6G development accelerates, demand grows for antennas that adapt to changing signals. A key 6G feature is smart beam control, enabling real-time signal optimization for high speed, low latency, and massive connectivity. Novel Antenna Concept and Underlying Principles Researchers from Tohoku University and University of Surrey have created a pattern-reconfigurable Yagi–Uda antenna with a

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Smart Underwear Tracks Intestinal Gases to Help Detect Bowel Disorders

Tech, Wearables /

Did you know that the volume of gas your body releases can offer important clues about the state of your gut microbiota? A new wearable aims to turn what is often seen as embarrassing into a measurable indicator of digestive health. Scientists have created smart underwear that can track intestinal gas continuously and without invasive

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Robots Use Radio Waves and AI To Spot Hidden Objects

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech /

Engineers at Penn have created a system that enables robots to see around corners by analyzing radio waves with AI, a breakthrough that could boost the safety and efficiency of self-driving cars and robots working in crowded indoor spaces such as warehouses and factories. The technology, known as HoloRadar, allows robots to rebuild three-dimensional scenes

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An Assistive Robot Learns How to Set an Clear a Table by Watching Humans

Applied Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics /

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have created a novel approach that enables a robot to autonomously learn arm movements by integrating observational learning with communication between its limbs. This advancement marks another step toward developing more intuitive and easily trainable service robots that can carry out household assistive tasks, such as setting

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A large Blimp uses Rotating Blades to Harness Wind Energy from the Sky

Engineering, Mechanical /

Look up and you might see a 20,000-cubic-meter power-generating airship hovering 6,560 feet (2,000 meters) above ground. Developed by Beijing’s Linyi Yunchuan, the S2000 SAWES is the world’s first megawatt-scale airborne wind system, generating electricity from high-altitude winds without towers or large ground infrastructure. The push for clean energy has tapped wind, sun, and water,

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