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    Snail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplastics

    Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot’s design is based on the Hawaiian apple snail (Pomacea canaliculate), a common aquarium snail that uses the undulating motion of its foot to drive water […] More

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    How mountains affect El Niño-induced winter precipitation

    A consideration of how mountains influence El Niño and La Niña-induced precipitation change in western North America may be the ticket to more informed water conservation planning along the Colorado River, new research suggests. The study, coinciding with a recent shift from a strong La Niña to a strong El Niño, brings a degree of […] More

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    Needle-free ultrasound vaccine delivery | ScienceDaily

    An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet, public health depends on people being willing to receive vaccines, which are often administered by a jab. Darcy Dunn-Lawless, a doctoral student at the University of Oxford’s Institute of Biomedical […] More

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    New wearable communication system offers potential to reduce digital health divide

    Wearable devices that use sensors to monitor biological signals can play an important role in health care. These devices provide valuable information that allows providers to predict, diagnose and treat a variety of conditions while improving access to care and reducing costs. However, wearables currently require significant infrastructure — such as satellites or arrays of […] More

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    Strange burn: New research identifies unique patterns in Utah wildfires

    For a century fire ecologists have worked to decipher a complex question — what does a “normal” wildfire year look like in the West? That’s a hard question to answer for many reasons, but new research from a team in the Quinney College of Natural Resources shows that thanks to the state’s unique landscapes, Utah’s […] More

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    This is how protein aggregates can trigger neurodegenerative diseases

    Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death. Although the causal link between protein aggregates and neurodegeneration is clear, it is still unclear in what way misfolded proteins trigger cell death. A team headed by Professor Jörg Tatzelt, head of the Department of Biochemistry of […] More

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    Quantum physics: Superconducting Nanowires Detect Single Protein Ions

    An international research team led by quantum physicist Markus Arndt (University of Vienna) has achieved a breakthrough in the detection of protein ions: Due to their high energy sensitivity, superconducting nanowire detectors achieve almost 100% quantum efficiency and exceed the detection efficiency of conventional ion detectors at low energies by a factor of up to […] More

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    Intel compares AMD’s new Ryzen laptop naming scheme to snake oil salesmen

    A hot potato: The labels on CPUs can be confusing for casual consumers, especially as both major vendors transition to new designation systems. While Intel and AMD are trying to make their processor names less ambiguous, Intel is accusing the competition of outright misdirection. A PDF recently emerged on Intel’s website accusing AMD of misleading […] More

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    New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics

    A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime is announced today in two papers published simultaneously by UCL (University College London) physicists. Modern physics is founded upon two pillars: quantum theory on the one hand, which governs the smallest particles in the universe, and Einstein’s theory […] More

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    Boiled bubbles jump to carry more heat

    Water is often the go-to resource for heat transfer, being used in large-scale cooling operations like data centers that power the internet and nuclear power plants that power cities. Discovering dynamic phenomena to make water-based heat transfer more energy and cost efficient is the ongoing work of Jonathan Boreyko, associate professor and John R. Jones […] More

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    Sony is purging some TV shows from users’ libraries, including purchased content

    Editor’s take: Sony unilaterally removing paid-for content is bound to reignite the argument for piracy – specifically to protect from unfair digital media seizures. While I cannot condone piracy, I can understand this frustration. Companies need to seriously reconsider how they implement licensing if they can arbitrarily take away content purchased on top of their […] More

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    1.5°C pathways can still be achieved, combining fairness and global climate protection

    Global warming can still be limited to 1.5°C by 2100 while ensuring that the poor are not hit hardest by climate policies and climate impacts. This is achieved by immediately introducing broad carbon pricing together with re-distributive policies using carbon pricing revenues and further measures to reduce energy consumption, accelerate technological transitions, and transform the […] More

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    Overclocker achieves 1,000 FPS in Counter-Strike 2 using liquid nitrogen

    What just happened? Overclocking enthusiast der8auer recently set about to determine what sort of performance is possible in Counter-Strike 2 using cutting-edge hardware and extreme cooling methods. To keep things somewhat realistic, he stuck to some baseline graphical settings that an esports competitor might utilize like 1080p resolution. Using an Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Apex […] More

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    10 billion year, 50,000 light-year journey to black hole

    A star near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy originated outside of the Galaxy according to a new study. This is the first time a star of extragalactic origin has been found in the vicinity of the super massive black hole. Many stars are observed near the supermassive black […] More

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    Epic didn’t sue game console makers because they sell hardware at a loss

    A hot potato: Epic Games is challenging what it perceives as the monopolistic control of Google and Apple over their individual mobile app ecosystems. The company is reluctant to incur any extra costs to participate in these ecosystems, although it doesn’t raise objections to the fees imposed by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Epic Games’ lawsuit […] More

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    Meta AI chief doubts AI super intelligence is coming “any time soon”

    TL;DR: As the AI arms race accelerates, Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, has taken a grounded approach to the future of AI. He challenges the popular opinion that AI will surpass human intelligence in the near future and isn’t making any big bets on quantum computing either. While the tech world is brimming with […] More

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    Newly discovered exoplanet is too big to exist

    The big picture: Protoplanetary disks require a sufficient amount of raw material to facilitate the formation of planets around a newborn star. The quantity of material present in the disk plays a crucial role in determining the potential size of the planets that can develop. However, a recently discovered exoplanet appears to defy this established […] More

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    Step into the Wasteland: Amazon publishes first trailer for Fallout TV show

    About: Amazon’s Fallout adaptation stars Ella Purnell as Vault Dweller Lucy, Walter Goggins as “The Ghoul,” Kyle MacLachlan as “Overseer Hank” / Lucy’s father, and Aaron Moten as “Maximus.” In the teaser, we see Lucy venturing out from the safety of Vault 33 some 200 years after the apocalypse. CX404, the in-game K9 companion, is […] More

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    AIDA64 Extreme Download – 7.00.6700

    AIDA64 Extreme has a hardware detection engine unrivaled in its class. It provides detailed information about installed software and offers diagnostic functions and support for overclocking. As it is monitoring sensors in real time, it can gather accurate voltage, temperature and fan speed readings, while its diagnostic functions help detect and prevent hardware issues. It […] More

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    “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home”?

    Choose your answer and the correct choice will be revealed. MIT engineer and Digital Equipment Corporation co-founder Ken Olsen was quoted as saying that there would be no reason for anyone to have computers in their home and although he admitted to the quote, he said that it was taken out of context, which was […] More

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    New research highlights high environmental cost of generative AI services

    A hot potato: Machine learning algorithms have taken the world by storm, and the world will likely suffer from the increasingly popular generative services available through online subscriptions. For the first time, scientists have calculated how much energy these services need; it’s a lot. Generative AI services are truly spectacular energy-wasting machines, and AI-based image […] More

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    In nuclear fusion milestone, Japan unveils the world’s largest reactor

    Forward-looking: Fusion differs from fission, which is used in nuclear power plants, and it is based on the same principle that powers the Sun and stars as the hydrogen nuclei fuses into helium, releasing light and heat. Also, unlike nuclear power, fusion is intrinsically safe in that the reaction stops when the fuel supply or […] More

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    Why Refresh Rates Matter: From 30Hz to 540Hz

    Are higher refresh rates better for gaming? Yes, they are. In this article we’ll explain why refresh rates often labeled as “overkill,” “unnecessary,” or “diminishing returns” might actually offer more improvement than you might think. If you’re interested in learning about the difference in motion clarity between 30Hz, 60Hz, 120Hz, 240Hz, and even 540Hz, you’re […] More

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