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Interspecies contact: SETI Institute “converses” with a whale
A "hello" between species: this is the meaning of the exchange of vocalizations between SETI Institute researchers and Twain, an Alaskan humpback whale.
Families, in the future we will all have fewer relatives
A recent study reveals that family structures around the world are set to undergo a drastic change due to the global demographic transition
Far from GPS: in 1985 there was already a navigator: the absurd story of Etak
In 1985 the first navigator with digital maps and advanced technologies was a visionary undertaking, years ahead of its time, with a small surprise ending.
The chess game between Iran and Israel: towards a “limited” escalation?
1000 kilometers away, Iran and Israel face each other in a delicate balance of threats and deterrence: tensions between the two countries will likely lead to further clashes.
From the plate to our organs, shocking study reveals the journey of microplastics
A new study sheds light on the disturbing infiltration of microplastics into human tissues, including the kidneys, liver and brain.
PaintCam Eve: When Madness Meets Security Camera
A Slovenian startup launches PaintCam Eve, a security camera that fires paint or tear gas at "suspects". An idea bordering on the absurd that makes us reflect on the risks of out-of-control technology.
Kaskadi birds sing in their sleep, and we “heard” their dreams
Thanks to electrodes and mathematical models, they reconstruct the sound "sung" silently during the thresholds. A discovery that brings us closer to the animal mind.
Mars, NASA will hold an important press conference: what we know
NASA prepares to announce new plan to save the Mars Sample Return mission. A change that changes the future.
LLM, the dead end: why ChatGPT and others will never get us to AGI
Despite the exponential increase in energy consumption, Large Language Models show only linear improvements. Signs of a dead end towards AGI.
Dynafin, the propeller of the future is like the tail of a whale
From nature to engineering: Dynafin, or how ABB translated the majesty of a whale into a cutting-edge propeller. Poetry and technology navigate together.
Synthetic Memories wants to obtain photographs from our memories
Synthetic Memories creates “memory snapshots” from brain data, capturing memories with imperfections that make them lifelike.
Bacillus Pumilus: the best sun protection from a "space" bacterium
NASA's toughest bacterium, discovered in cleanrooms, is now the key ingredient in a revolutionary sunscreen that offers unmatched UV protection.
Climate, the UN goes down hard: "only 2 years to save the planet"
UN climate chief warns: without immediate action to tackle global warming, the world will pass the point of no return by 2025.
Turn2Sun, high altitude sun and wind in the Swiss Alps
Turn2Sun gives wind turbines a second life by integrating them into solar systems in the Swiss Alps. Innovation at the service of the environment.
From Star Trek to reality: Warp Factory brings warp travel closer
Warp Factory, a “virtual wind tunnel” for evaluating different warp drive designs, is a step closer to interstellar travel.
Exercise, as “washes away” BMP fat from muscles and slows down age
Just one hour, for four days: it is the dose of physical exercise that breaks down the fat molecule BMP, responsible for muscle aging.
Silent and lethal: Manta Ray, the Pentagon's new underwater drone
The hydrodynamic efficiency of the Pentagon's new underwater drone takes war to the depths. Agile like a manta ray, lethal like a shark.
“The robots? They create jobs, not steal them." Amazon's word.
Amazon's top executive is sure of it: "Technology does not eliminate jobs, but creates opportunities." Is he right or wrong?
Here are the "tailor-made" synthetic platelets: stop bleeding in just a few minutes
Life-saving synthetic platelets: easy to store and transport, they could replace blood donations. Clinical trial within two years.
Electronic cigarettes, the future is already here
When it comes to relaxation, there is no point in denying how some actions can help certain people obtain a "moment of peace". Obviously, this is all very subjective and varies from individual to individual. Looking at what has happened over the last decades, it is useless to deny that a constantly growing number of individuals are resorting to using electronic cigarettes to "unplug" and experience a few moments of relaxation, alone or in the company of other people. Electronic cigarettes are now considered… Read more
