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Delivery drones may soon take off in the US. Here’s why
Delivery drones are so fast they can zip a pint of ice cream to a customer’s driveway before it melts.This post was originally published on this site
Month: August 2025
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Brain cells learn faster than machine learning, research reveals
Researchers have demonstrated that brain cells learn faster and carry out complex networking more effectively than machine learning by comparing how both a Synthetic Biological Intelligence (SBI) system known as “DishBrain” and state-of-the-art RL (reinforcement […]
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How quantum technology can help pilots navigate more safely
For the past two decades, GPS technology has become inextricably woven into society, from smartphones to airplanes, stock markets to emergency hotlines and even power grids.This post was originally published on this site
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At least 73% of US adults have experienced online scams—here’s how you can avoid the latest con
Online scammers continue to dupe the majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.This post was originally published on this site
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Next-generation solar cells could soon harvest indoor light for battery-free devices
An international team led by UCL researchers has developed durable new solar cells capable of efficiently harvesting energy from indoor light, meaning that devices such as keyboards, remote controls, alarms and sensors could soon be […]
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How agile is your crypto? Interview study explores opportunities and challenges of cryptographic update processes
If you think of software as a building, you might say it’s made up of code blocks. Many of these building blocks are custom-built for a specific application. Others are standard components and used in […]
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Carbon-fiber smart plastic: Self-healing, shape-shifting and stronger than steel
Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic—paving the way for transformative applications in the defense, aerospace and automotive industries.This post was originally […]
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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft […]
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Surprisingly diverse innovations can lead to dramatically cheaper solar panels
The cost of solar panels has dropped by more than 99% since the 1970s, enabling widespread adoption of photovoltaic systems that convert sunlight into electricity. A new MIT study drills down on specific innovations that […]
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Water vapor nearly doubles oxide-ion conductivity in promising fuel cell ceramic
Hydration significantly boosts ion conductivity in Ba7Nb4MoO20, a promising ceramic electrolyte candidate for low-temperature solid oxide fuel cells, but its origin and mobile ionic species were unresolved issues. Now, researchers at the Institute of Science […]