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Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo
Soft robot can ride wires like a cable car to deliver cargo Researchers have created a light-powered soft robot that can carry loads through the air along established tracks, similar to cable cars or aerial trams. The soft robot operates autonomously and can climb slopes at angles of up to 80 degrees, carrying loads up […]
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NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station
NASA Kicks Off Biological Research Aboard Space Station NASA has launched several biological experiments aboard the International Space Station as part of its 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. The experiments include studying how microgravity affects protein production by microalgae, testing a microscope to capture microbial activity, and examining genetic activity in biofilms. Microalgae are […]
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Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint
Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave integrates directly with ADT Plus security system to unlock doors and disarm systems using fingerprint recognition. The lock uses a new, more secure method for managing passwords and PIN codes within a Z-Wave network, […]
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Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong
Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong A new forensics tool called AI Psychiatry can “reanimate” failed AIs to understand what went wrong, helping investigators identify causes of failures and vulnerabilities. The system uses forensic algorithms to isolate data behind an AI’s decision-making, then reassembles it […]
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New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens
New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the use of AI systems to predict and prevent crime on its subway platforms. The MTA aims to develop a system that can alert the NYPD before any crime has been committed, using cameras […]
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NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy
NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy NASA has successfully tested its Hazard Detection Lidar technology at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a crucial step towards safe and precise landings on the Moon. The lidar system can map an area equivalent to two football fields in just two seconds and processes […]
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NASA’s Lunar Drill Technology Passes Tests on the Moon
NASA’s Lunar Drill Technology Passes Tests on the Moon NASA’s Lunar Drill Technology Passes Tests on the Moon The PRIME-1 mission, launched by Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lunar lander, demonstrated technologies to help scientists better understand lunar resources ahead of crewed Artemis missions. The mission successfully deployed a drill and mass spectrometer suite, which performed perfectly […]
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NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics
NASA Gathers Experts to Discuss Emerging Technologies in Astrophysics NASA recently hosted an “Emerging Technologies for Astrophysics” workshop to discuss how advanced technologies like AI, quantum sensing, and advanced materials can impact future mission planning. The workshop brought together experts from industry, government, and academia to explore specific applications for astrophysics missions and accelerate the […]
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Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages
Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages Google’s AI podcast maker, Audio Overviews, is now available in over 50 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. To switch to a different language, users can select their settings in the top-right corner of the Google NotebookLM app and choose […]
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NASA Soars to New Heights in First 100 Days of Trump Administration
NASA Soars to New Heights in First 100 Days of Trump Administration NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 23rd close approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface while traveling at 430,000 miles per hour. Finnland became the 53rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords, reaffirming its commitment to the […]
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