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'Earthset' is captured on video for first time
So, this is really exciting! For the first time ever, we've got a video of 'Earthset' from the Artemis 2 mission, showcasing our beautiful planet as it sets behind the moon. It's a…
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Humanoid ‘lightning’ robot smashes the half-marathon record
So, can you believe it? An autonomous robot named 'Lightning' just finished a half-marathon in Beijing in an astonishing 50 minutes and 26 seconds! That's less than half the time o…
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Prego has a dinner-conversation-recording device, capisce?
Prego is stepping into the hardware world with a unique device called the Connection Keeper, designed to record dinner conversations. This little puck, developed with StoryCorps, a…
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Relief in traffic: Chinese car brand introduces toilet under your seat, voice-controlled and all
Imagine this: you're stuck in traffic and suddenly, relief is just a voice command away! A Chinese car brand has come up with a brilliant solution by integrating a toilet right und…
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Magnetic robots could help remove dangerous nanoplastics from water
So, here's the exciting part: researchers are developing magnetic robots that can target and remove harmful nanoplastics from our water sources. This innovation could be a game cha…
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Harvesting drinking water from desert air, this Nobel laureate believes it can be done
Imagine pulling clean drinking water straight from the air, even in a dry desert! Omar Yaghi, a Nobel Prize winner, is making this a reality with his innovative technology. His com…
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The Pinter countertop home brewing machine can now automatically make super popular Lagunitas beer at home
How exciting is this? The Pinter countertop brewing machine is teaming up with Lagunitas to make home brewing a breeze! You just load in a pre-packaged ingredient pack, add water, …
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Hope for patients with paralysis: major breakthrough in Leuven's research on brain-computer interaction
Researchers at KU Leuven have made significant progress in developing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that could help patients with neurological conditions regain control over mov…
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Researchers turn car battery acid and plastic waste into clean hydrogen and new plastic
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made an exciting breakthrough by using acid from old car batteries to recycle hard-to-process plastics into clean hydrogen fuel and …
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The wife of the Mercedes-Benz inventor once stole his car to prove it was safe
Bertha Benz, the wife of Karl Benz, took a bold step in 1888 by secretly driving their automobile on the first long-distance journey to prove its safety. With her resourcefulness, …
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Work begins on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station
I'm really excited to share that work has officially started on the UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station at Wylfa! This project is expected to create a whopping 8…
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Fleet of ‘Flying Ferries’ Will Provide Zero-Emission, Silent EV Boats for Commuters and Tourists Along Norway’s Coast
How exciting is this? Norway is set to launch a fleet of electric hydrofoil ferries that will glide silently over the water, making travel along its breathtaking coastline faster a…
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How sulfur could fix 3D printing’s waste problem
3D printing has a significant waste problem, with failed prints and support structures piling up. However, researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have d…
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Artemis II moon mission safely returns to earth after landing in pacific ocean
What an incredible moment for space exploration! The Artemis II mission wrapped up successfully with the Orion capsule Integrity splashing down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego.…
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Space-based solar energy is closer than you think
Jasper Deprez, a Belgian entrepreneur, founded TerraSpark to bring solar energy from space to Earth, inspired by a personal blackout experience. This innovative startup aims to har…
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First in Flanders: company installs special inserts in Ghent tram tracks to reduce noise nuisance
In Ghent, a company is installing manganese strips in tram tracks to tackle noise pollution, marking a first for Flanders. This innovative approach aims to ease the concerns of loc…
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Belgian Games Shine During April
Several Belgian games have released this April, including 'Modulus: Factory Automation' from Happy Volcano, which allows players to build efficient factories with creative freedom.…
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NASA prepares for Artemis II splashdown after historic moon flyby
NASA is gearing up for the final and critical phase of the Artemis II mission - bringing the crew safely back to Earth through a controlled splashdown. The spacecraft has completed…
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Pinch of Gold Dust May Be Secret to Bringing Longer Lasting and Safer Batteries to Market
Recent breakthroughs may lead to safer and more sustainable battery life, reducing reliance on expensive precious metals like silver. Researchers at Concordia University have devel…
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Scientists’ Progress Beats Verification Loops
Scientists like Michael Nielsen discuss how progress is often recognized, yet difficult to understand. Many examples are given of scientists who changed the world without apparent …
Singapore's First 3D-Printed Bridge Planned for 2028 After Rigorous Testing
Singapore is set to debut the use of 3D-printed concrete in the form of a new pedestrian bridge, which will stretch 30 feet across a waterway. The project, managed by the Land Tran…
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Artemis II Astronauts Head Home After Historic Journey Around the Moon
Following their extraordinary flight in space, the astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned to Earth. This journey was an essential step towards returning human…
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AI Can Fix Social Media's Original Sin
Social media serves users what they like, leading to filter bubbles and empty calories. This can be seen as a 'diner' where the menu transforms into cake, with algorithms serving u…
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Belgians Living and Working in Silicon Valley Have a Huge Impact on People's Lives
Many Belgians are based in Silicon Valley and claim it has a significant impact on the world. They mention that by working with cutting-edge technology, they can improve the lives …
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Digital grain accounts free Indian farmers from middlemen
So: a brilliant app called Ergos is quietly transforming the lives of small farmers in Bihar, India, by giving them something they never really had before - the power to decide whe…
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GGML and llama.cpp Join HF to Ensure Long-term Progress of Local AI
Hugging Face is thrilled to announce that GGML, the creators of Llama.cpp, are joining the company to keep future AI open and accessible. This move is a natural step for both parti…
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Houston cheers on Artemis II moon mission, reclaiming its place as 'space city'
Houston is throwing its arms wide open around the Artemis II moon mission, proudly reminding everyone that it's still the beating heart of American space exploration. So: after yea…
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NASA Artemis II astronauts race into the moon's embrace after a quiet Easter
What a moment for humanity - the Artemis II astronauts are closing in on the moon and things are going remarkably smoothly. After a quiet Easter aboard their spacecraft, they've no…
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Opus 4.5 Collapsed Six Months of Development Work Into One Week
Anthropic's Opus 4.5 is a game-changing AI model that enables autonomous coding, allowing users to build complex apps without writing code. This marks the beginning of a new era in…
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Trailer: The Shape of Things to Come
Microsoft Research Podcast series discusses the future of AI, aiming to create a positive transition for humanity. Host Doug Burger tackles the complexities and promises of rapid t…
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Even after 2,000 years, the Pont du Gard remains an architectural masterpiece
The Pont du Gard, after more than two thousand years, still stands as one of the most impressive structures humanity has ever built. And here's the thing - the Romans achieved this…