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12/14/2024
Homo juluensis: New species of archaic humans from 50,000 years ago identified

Homo juluensis: New species of archaic humans from 50,000 years ago identified

A new study, which examined hominin fossils from east and southeast Asia, has proposed the introduction of a new human species, challenging traditional evolutionary models.

Gairika Mitra

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Physicists uncover new state of matter called quantum spin liquid

Physicists uncover new state of matter called quantum spin liquid

This discovery could open doors for further discoveries in fundamental and quantum physics.

Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power Earth for over 1,000 years: Study

Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power Earth for over 1,000 years: Study

Geologic hydrogen could be a low-carbon primary energy resource.

Marble bust possibly depicting Cleopatra’s ‘true face’ excavated in Egypt

Marble bust possibly depicting Cleopatra’s ‘true face’ excavated in Egypt

The excavations at Taposiris Magna near Alexandria also unearthed several artifacts, including 337 coins, a limestone bust of a king and a scarab amulet.

Gairika Mitra

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Swedish firm aims for 100x plasma confinement boost in new fusion reactor

Swedish firm aims for 100x plasma confinement boost in new fusion reactor

The success of fusion power plants hinges on the quality of energy confinement.

Why China’s Spending $70bn to Move Water 2,700 Miles

Why China’s Spending $70bn to Move Water 2,700 Miles

China is in the process of creating possibly the biggest infrastructure project ever attempted. The South to North Water Transfer Project is designed to move water from rivers in the wet south of the country, to dry, densely populated areas in the north. However, the project has widely been criticised, not only for displacing large amount of people, but also for tapping into waterways that service other countries in South-East Asia, and India.

With the 2700 miles of canals and manmade waterways, including mega structures like the 3 Gorges Dam, and the $70bn price tag, many people are wondering if this is a worthwhile venture or one of the biggest missteps in industrial engineering.

Manvi Singh

3 hours ago

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Body heat turned into electricity with new film to power next-gen wearables

Body heat turned into electricity with new film to power next-gen wearables

The QUT team combined bismuth telluride, known for its ability to convert heat to electricity, with tellurium nanorods, which provide crucial structural support.

Aman Tripathi

4 hours ago

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Chinese researchers replicate 2,000-year-old bronze vessel to make distilled wine

Chinese researchers replicate 2,000-year-old bronze vessel to make distilled wine

The vessel, dating back to the period of Western Han dynasty (202 BC–9 AD), suggests that distillation techniques could have been in practice longer than previously thought.

Bojan Stojkovski

5 hours ago

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OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead amid copyright clash

OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead amid copyright clash

Before his death, Suchir Balaji exposed deep flaws in how AI companies, including his former employer OpenAI, handle copyrighted data.

Kaif Shaikh

5 hours ago

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Gold treasure trove unearthed in 2,300-year-old building, stuns archaeologists

Gold treasure trove unearthed in 2,300-year-old building, stuns archaeologists

The recovered jewelry included gold earrings with lion motifs and a winged cupid, rings, funerary coins, and a necklace with lion-head terminals.

Maria Mocerino

5 hours ago

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China sells world’s fastest 60kW laser cutter to anonymous US buyer

China sells world’s fastest 60kW laser cutter to anonymous US buyer

Penta Laser’s 60kW laser cutter can slice through 20mm-thick carbon steel at a speed of 11-12 meters per minute, proving four times faster than the 20kW cutter.

Bojan Stojkovski

6 hours ago

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Alien detection could be possible with their hidden nuclear fusion signs: Study

Alien detection could be possible with their hidden nuclear fusion signs: Study

A new study has found an intriguing new method to find candidate planets that could be harboring fusion-capable alien lifeforms.

What fossilized poop reveals about dinosaurs’ rise to top of the food chain

What fossilized poop reveals about dinosaurs’ rise to top of the food chain

Analysis of dinosaur feces has led scientists to several fascinating revelations about their diet, including the fact that some species ingested charcoal to detoxify their stomachs.

Georgina Jedikovska

8 hours ago

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12/13/2024
South Korean firm introduces non-camera AI systems for enhanced restroom privacy

South Korean firm introduces non-camera AI systems for enhanced restroom privacy

Savvy Toilet is an AIoT-integrated platform designed to create a “safe, secure, and satisfying” restroom experience.

Kapil Kajal

18 hours ago

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South Korean company launches lightweight robotic suits for rehabilitation

South Korean company launches lightweight robotic suits for rehabilitation

The solutions cater to a wide array of applications, including medical rehabilitation and athletic training, setting a new standard in wearable technology.

Kapil Kajal

18 hours ago

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South Korea develops world’s lowest transmission loss antenna, powered by copper

South Korea develops world’s lowest transmission loss antenna, powered by copper

The focus now lies on producing electronic circuits on Teflon, which will apply to flexible printed circuit boards and flexible FCCL.

Kapil Kajal

18 hours ago

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From 5G to 6G: what the future holds for global connectivity

From 5G to 6G: what the future holds for global connectivity

Qualcomm’s John Smee shares how 6G will transform connectivity, AI, and global innovation.

Christopher McFadden

20 hours ago

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Transatlantic cable between America, Europe to boost energy transition to renewables

Transatlantic cable between America, Europe to boost energy transition to renewables

Europe to North America interconnector would not merely facilitate one-way electricity transmission; rather, it would link two of the largest and most interconnected continental grids.

Prabhat Ranjan Mishra

21 hours ago

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Switzerland addresses nuclear shelter shortage with WWII bunker upgrade plan

Switzerland addresses nuclear shelter shortage with WWII bunker upgrade plan

These shelters are commonly found within private residences, apartments, and community spaces.

Aman Tripathi

a day ago

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AI can strategically lie: From innocent errors to lying, manipulation, and deception

AI can strategically lie: From innocent errors to lying, manipulation, and deception

This article sheds light on the growing capabilities of AI to deceive, strategize, and mislead, highlighting the urgent need for stricter ethical controls.

Kaif Shaikh

a day ago

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