Venus Aerospace may have achieved a world first by successfully flying a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) in the U.S.—a propulsion system that uses supersonic explosions and could power future hypersonic vehicles. On May 14, 2025, Venus Aerospace conducted a test flight at Spaceport America near White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, which may mark […]
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Your vision might be sharp enough to read small print at the optometrist from a few meters away, but it pales in comparison to a new device recently demonstrated by researchers. This device successfully scanned tiny individual characters from a staggering distance of 1.36 kilometers (about 0.85 miles). How Intensity Interferometry Redefines Imaging Unlike traditional
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Japanese automaker Nissan, facing losses, is counting on its new “e-Power” technology to recover. E-Power is a type of hybrid featuring both an electric motor and a gasoline engine, similar to the Toyota Prius. However, unlike the Prius, it doesn’t switch between the motor and engine while driving. This means the car always runs on
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Epson’s latest home projector looks like a boxy bedside lamp and doubles as ambient lighting with multi-colored reflections from its gimbal stand. Designed as a smart entertainment hub, it features a triple-core engine that enhances 4K image quality and delivers ultra-dynamic contrast. Smart Ambient Lighting and Visual Display Features The hybrid projector/lamp features app-controlled ambient
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A German court on Friday rejected a request from consumer protection groups to block Meta from using Facebook and Instagram user data to train its AI systems. The higher regional court in Cologne ruled that Meta, the owner of both social media platforms, did not breach European Union law. Court Affirms Legitimacy of Meta’s Use
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No one enjoys buildings that are too hot in summer or too cold in winter. That’s why the FlectoLine facade is designed with two bio-inspired mechanisms to automatically control the amount of solar heat entering through the windows. Collaborative Development of FlectoLine System by German Universities This system is being developed through a collaboration between
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Connecting a charging cable to your EV isn’t complicated, but with the rise of robotics, why not let machines handle it? That’s exactly what Hyundai plans to do at a South Korean airport. Most EV drivers manage plugging in, but those with mobility issues might need help. For autonomous vehicles, expecting passengers to charge the
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On May 31, Voyager 1 will receive a truly one-of-a-kind musical tribute. In celebration of Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday, the European Space Agency (ESA) will send a live performance of The Blue Danube waltz into deep space, directed straight to NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft. Kubrick’s Iconic Musical Choice When Stanley Kubrick was editing his
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Can artificial intelligence (AI) recommend suitable actions in emotionally intense situations? Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Bern (UniBE) evaluated six generative AIs—including ChatGPT—using emotional intelligence (EI) tests normally intended for humans. The results showed that these AIs not only exceeded average human performance but also created new tests in
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Apple users are beginning to find ways to exit the iPhone maker’s so-called “walled garden.” For years, Apple prevented app developers from telling users how to pay for subscription or services outside of its iOS App Store. Some apps pushed back—it’s why you couldn’t subscribe to Spotify directly through the app. That changed last month,
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