Most drone engineers specialize in one goal: either speed or endurance. But Luke Bell and Mike Bell, the South African father-and-son duo known for pushing electric quadcopters to extreme speeds, seem determined to master both. Recently, Luke quietly set an unofficial world record for multirotor hover endurance, keeping a drone airborne for 3 hours, 31 […]
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Researchers in Japan demonstrated that exposing certain brain pathways to blue light can weaken or eliminate a learned motor memory. Blue Laser Shrinks Neural Connections to Erase Memories Activating the blue laser causes the memory “branches” to shrink, effectively erasing acquired skills, with these effects occurring in roughly 10–20% of nearby neurons. Scientists believe this
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As a new robot named Sprout roams a Manhattan office—bobbing its boxy head, flicking its windshield-wiper-style “eyebrows,” and extending its grippers for a handshake—it bears little resemblance to the sleek, imposing humanoids produced by companies like Tesla. Sprout’s appeal is intentional. This humanoid stands just 3.5 feet (1 meter) tall, meets a 5-year-old at eye
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XPeng, the Chinese company known worldwide for its electric vehicles and autonomous mobility technologies, has expanded into robotics by releasing a new video of its humanoid robot, Iron. Although the model was publicly demonstrated earlier this month, its lifelike movements made some viewers doubt they were fully mechanical. To clarify, the company released footage with
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A team of Taiwan-based scientists has reported a biochemical breakthrough that may transform multiple industries and aid in mitigating climate change. Their study, published in Science, reveals a method to enhance the carbon-fixing pathway and promote plant growth. This breakthrough, which redesigns a core process essential to life, greatly accelerated plant growth. The modified plants
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A celestial alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon on September 7-8, 2025, will produce a total lunar eclipse, bathing a significant portion of the planet in a characteristic red light. The period of totality, the longest since 2022, will persist for approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes, wherein the Moon will take on a
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While many robotic water striders have been developed over the years, scientists continue to discover ingenious insect traits to mimic. Recently, researchers built a strider-bot that speeds across the water’s surface using foot-mounted fans. At just 3 mm in length, water striders from the genus Rhagovelia are truly remarkable. Feathery Leg Fans Feathery extensions on
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You’re at the office, casually approaching the printer, and when you touch it, a tiny shock makes you jerk back. Or even worse, you accidentally bump into a friend, causing both of you to startle. The cause? A familiar nuisance: static electricity. This occurs when electrical charges build up on a surface—whether it’s your body,
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Future Moon settlers will face a long list of hazards – from the airless environment and intense cosmic radiation to corrosive lunar dust, meteoroid impacts, and extreme temperature swings between day and night. Now, scientists warn that moonquakes should be added to that list of dangers. While science fiction often imagines Moon bases under attack
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Accurate Metal Products (AMP), a Milwaukee-based steel processor and fabricator, has installed two AI-powered EasyGrinder robotic systems from Dutch company Teqram—marking the technology’s first U.S. deployment. “These machines uphold our quality standards and support our tradespeople,” said AMP owner Woody Alverson. “They enhance precision and free up time for higher-value tasks—not replace workers.” Founded in
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