After 2,600 years, we finally know how static electricity really works
It all comes down to nanoscale-level variations. The post After 2,600 years, we finally know how static electricity really works
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This lizard’s skin creates an underwater bubble helmet
The 'chicken nugget of the forest' has evolved a unique way to escape predators. The post This lizard’s skin creates
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How standard screws cracked a 173-year-old architectural mystery
The Crystal Palace was once the world’s largest building. How was it built in just 190 days? The post How
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Astrophysicist predicts (slightly) higher chance for major asteroid impact in 2029
There's no need to panic yet. The post Astrophysicist predicts (slightly) higher chance for major asteroid impact in 2029 appeared
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Japan will test self-driving bullet trains in 2028
Fully autonomous Shinkansen trains may begin service in the mid-2030s. The post Japan will test self-driving bullet trains in 2028
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Amazon says its football AI can predict blitzes
The new Thursday Night Football system will tackle 'a huge hole in our football stats toolbox.' The post Amazon says
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Polaris Dawn is on its way to attempt first-ever commercial spacewalk
The four-person crew is traveling aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and will test new spacesuits. The post Polaris Dawn
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Oil-filled ‘muscles’ give this robot leg a spring in its step
The new, electrostatic mechanism mimics human and animal limb biology. The post Oil-filled ‘muscles’ give this robot leg a spring
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The improbable voyage of Starship Titanic, the 1998 Douglas Adams video game filled with ‘unhinged’ chatbots
Tasked with the ‘impossible,' the designers created one of the most puzzling games ever. The post The improbable voyage of
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NASA releases first photo of 860-square-foot solar sail in orbit
The Advanced Composite Solar Sail System could pave the way for new, ultrafast forms of space travel. The post NASA
