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He pioneered the cellphone. It changed how people around the world talk to each other—and don't
Dick Tracy got an atom-powered two-way wrist radio in 1946. Marty Cooper never forgot it.... Read more
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The hidden bias pushing women out of computer science
At the dawn of computing, women were the early adopters of computational technology, working with punch cards in what was then considered secretarial work. As computer science evolved into a prestigious field focused on algorithms and theory, women became—and remained—underrepresented. Today, only 23% of bachelor's and doctoral degrees in computer... Read more
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Gaming fans bring electric energy to Rotterdam as TwitchCon arrives
A few metro stops from Rotterdam's Ahoy Arena, chatter is already flowing among gaming fans—TwitchCon passes swinging from their necks, animal ears perched on their heads.... Read more
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This redundant aviation safety net helps keep planes safe when controllers lose contact
It was alarming news when air traffic controllers directing planes coming and going around one of the nation's busiest airports repeatedly lost their radar and radio communications, but pilots, independent air safety experts and the Federal Aviation Administration say other redundant systems kept planes from colliding.... Read more
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Trump official to unveil ambitious US air traffic control upgrade
Faced with fresh flight safety problems at a major US airport, the Trump administration is set Thursday to unveil a modernized air traffic control system.... Read more
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How the US can mine its own critical minerals, without digging new holes
Every time you use your phone, open your computer or listen to your favorite music on AirPods, you are relying on critical minerals.... Read more
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Making AI more accessible in soccer
Technology is improving soccer—from helping referees make more accurate decisions to developing better on-field tactics. ETH Zurich and FIFA are exploring how AI can make these advancements more accessible to competitions worldwide.... Read more
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Aviation safety isn't just about pilot skill—it also comes down to corporate decision-making
Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transportation. But a series of recent airline accidents has rattled the industry and the public—leading to a surge in Google searches for "is flying safe" in recent weeks.... Read more
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A 3D tree reconstruction algorithm contributes to a new era of urban planning
Trees compete for space as they grow. A tree with branches close to a wall will develop differently from one growing on open ground.... Read more
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UAE sends AI-equipped drones to spot Ramadan moon
The United Arab Emirates is flying AI-equipped drones to help spot the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, official media said on Friday.... Read more
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A midair collision in Arizona prompts questions about air traffic control towers
Tens of thousands of planes take off, land and perform touch-and-goes at the Marana Regional Airport in southern Arizona every year. Without an air traffic control tower, it's a calculated dance that requires communication by pilots.... Read more
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AI opens 'endless' doors for fashion models, closes others
London-based model Alexsandrah Gondora understands the power of being in "two places at the same time" thanks to an AI replica of herself: "She's doing the hard work so I don't have to!"... Read more
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Physicist explains what may have caused Delta Flight 4819 to flip over
It was a dramatic and unusual sight: a Delta Air Lines passenger jet crash-landed on Monday at Toronto Pearson International Airport, skidding into flames on the runway before flipping upside down.... Read more
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Digital detox: young adults flock to London 'offline' nights
Lois Shafier dropped her mobile phone into a deposit box, happy in the knowledge that for the next two hours she would be completely offline. No pings, beeps or distractions.... Read more
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US Coast Guard releases recording that appears to be audio of Titanic submersible implosion
A recording released by the federal government appears to include audio of the implosion of the experimental submersible that went missing on its way to the wreck of the Titanic.... Read more