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Why Do Some Ancient Creatures Leave Fossils While Others Disappear?

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Fossilization favors larger, protein-rich animals because they create oxygen-poor conditions that slow decay, helping explain gaps in the fossil record and the dominance of arthropods in ancient deposits. Have you ever wondered why we find fossils of some ancient creatures, but others seem to disappear without a trace? A fascinating new study from the University [...] http://dlvr.it/TKk9RJ

Orbbec designs Gemini 435Le to help robots see farther, navigate smarter

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Orbbec said its Gemini 435Le offers high-precision sensing; accurate representation of object edges; and scene-configurable depth modes. The post Orbbec designs Gemini 435Le to help robots see farther, navigate smarter appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKjfgK

Klein's flying supercar rolls out in 2026, with an amphibian to follow

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More than 30 years in the making, this long-range, high-speed, flight-tested, two-seat flying car is slated to be certified later this year, with customer deliveries beginning in early 2026. The team tells us an amphibious version could follow. Continue Reading Category: Aircraft, Transport Tags: Klein Vision, Flying Cars, Aircraft, Shape-shifting, Supercars http://dlvr.it/TKjXny

E-scooter operator launches safety campaign

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Micromobility provider Neuron is urging drivers to adopt simple behaviours such as checking blind spots before opening doors to protect vulnerable road users. http://dlvr.it/TKjTKF

Alpha Centauri Is A Star System Made Up Of 3 Separate Stars

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Rewriting History: Study Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About Phoenician Civilization

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Study challenges long-standing beliefs about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization, a culture recognized as one of the most influential maritime powers in history. The Phoenician culture originated in the Bronze Age city-states of the Levant and introduced major innovations, including the first alphabet, an ancestor to many modern writing systems. By the early first millennium BCE, [...] http://dlvr.it/TKhs7B

Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg

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As humanoid robots begin to spread to new applications, the right seals are a must for reliable operation, according to Freudenberg. The post Humanoid robots can benefit from high-performance seals, says Freudenberg appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKhm7G

Innovative tinnitus test uses your eyes to measure severity

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Subtle pupil dilation and changes in expression have been found to be a new way for medical professionals to detect tinnitus. For the first time, it provides a reliable test to help determine the severity of the condition, providing a more accurate means of intervention. Continue Reading Category: Aging Well, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags: Massachusetts General Hospital, Hearing Impaired, tinnitus, Age-Related, Aging, Nerves, Sound, Stress, Treatment http://dlvr.it/TKhgf8

Alzheimer’s Risk May Begin Before 30, New Study Warns

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Cognitive function was found to be associated with established risk factors and biomarkers as early as age 24. A new study led by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the Columbia Butler Aging Center reveals that risk factors and biological markers linked to Alzheimer’s disease may influence cognitive function much earlier [...] http://dlvr.it/TKh4sh

Best ways to boost mental well-being are free and easy to do, study finds

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A new study has evaluated 15 activities that protect and boost mental well-being. While most of the everyday activities boosted well-being, the ones that produced the largest effect were free and easy to do. Continue Reading Category: Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags: mental health, Well-being, Activity, Curtin University http://dlvr.it/TKgtLg

How to Deal With Homesickness During Long-Term Work Travel

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ICYMI: The first few days in a new city for work can feel kind of exciting. It’s like a mini vacation, well, a workcation, because maybe ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKgc0g

Safety and efficiency in robotics design

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Giovanni Campanella from Texas Instruments updates us on on industrial automation, humanoid robot design challenges, and the expanding world of robotics. The post Safety and efficiency in robotics design appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKgYhG

Mythical Games Surpasses $650M in Transactions

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Web3 game developer Mythical Games has announced it has surpassed $650 million in total transaction volume across its platform,… The post Mythical Games Surpasses $650M in Transactions appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TKgWMn

Massachusetts expands low-income e-bike programme to more cities

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New project focuses on first-mile/last-mile connections with public transit and will see e-bikes located at bus hubs and Commuter Rail stops in the region. http://dlvr.it/TKg1B9

Are We Wrong About Black Holes? A Radical Theory Challenges Einstein

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Black holes may not have singularities after all! Scientists are exploring new models — including ones without event horizons — that challenge classical physics. With next-gen observations, we might finally glimpse what lies beyond. Einstein, Schwarzschild, and the Birth of Black Holes “Hic sunt leones,” remarks Stefano Liberati, director of the Institute for Fundamental Physics [...] http://dlvr.it/TKfytQ

Swimming robot conjures its inner canine to perfect the art of dog-paddling

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Quadruped "robot dogs" may move quite a bit like their canine counterparts on land, but they're not nearly as good at swimming (although some can walk underwater). Such is not the case with a new mini-dog-bot, however, which is an expert at doing the dog-paddle. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Technology Tags: Quadruped, Biomimicry, Swimming, Amphibious, locomotion http://dlvr.it/TKfLmj

U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024

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The IFR noted that while the U.S., particularly the automotive industry, is installing more robots, it isn't producing them. The post U.S. automotive industry increased robot installations by 10% in 2024 appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKfL1L

How to Deal With Homesickness During Long-Term Work Travel

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The first few days in a new city for work can feel kind of exciting. It’s like a mini vacation, well, a workcation, because maybe ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKf9Pk

EV charging growth impeded by grid and scalability concerns

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Deploying smart EV charging and energy management platforms will give CPOs and EVSPs the opportunity to better serve their customers’ specific needs in 2025. http://dlvr.it/TKdrb6

Beyond Coins and Contracts: The Evolution of Digital Ownership

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ICYMI: Not long ago, ownership meant something physical — a deed, a signature, a lock and key. But in the age of the blockchain, the way ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKddRy

Cracking the Quantum Mirror: Hidden Chirality Found in a Symmetrical Crystal

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A Princeton team uncovered a surprising chiral quantum state in a supposedly non-chiral material, shedding light on elusive symmetry-breaking effects and opening doors to new quantum technologies. Chirality, the property of being different from one’s mirror image, has fascinated scientists in fields ranging from biology and chemistry to physics. Often referred to as “handedness,” chirality [...] http://dlvr.it/TKdbtS

Ethereum Launches Pectra, Marking its Largest Upgrade to Date

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Ethereum has completed the first phase of a major software upgrade called Pectra, marking a significant change to how… The post Ethereum Launches Pectra, Marking its Largest Upgrade to Date appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TKd89H

Pebble's $110,000 electric self-hitching trailer goes into production

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Pebble (no, not the fabled smartwatch) has kicked off production of the feature-packed Flow electric trailer at its manufacturing facility in Fremont, California. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle Tags: RV, Trailer, Electric Vehicles, Camping, 2025 Updates http://dlvr.it/TKd7mp

Amazon’s Vulcan robot uses force sensing to stow items

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Amazon's Vulcan robot uses touch and AI to pick and stow 75% of warehouse items. Amazon previewed Vulcan during a keynote at Robotics Summit & Expo 2025. The post Amazon’s Vulcan robot uses force sensing to stow items appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKd1DX

How AI is being used to design cities and infrastructure

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Report by Arup reveals that AI can help projects stay on time, on budget, and help tackle the climate crisis, but there are concerns about big tech dominating further AI development. http://dlvr.it/TKcSGJ

Watch the World’s Largest Telescope Rise Beneath a River of Stars

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A dazzling construction scene under the Milky Way reveals the rise of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope, set to be the biggest eye on the cosmos. Live webcams let you witness this incredible feat as it unfolds in the Atacama Desert. This stunning image offers an update on the construction of ESO’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), [...] http://dlvr.it/TKc2lP

Beyond Coins and Contracts: The Evolution of Digital Ownership

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Not long ago, ownership meant something physical — a deed, a signature, a lock and key. But in the age of the blockchain, the way ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKc0kY

Claynosaurz Expands to Sui, Launching New NFTs and a Mobile Game

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Animated NFT brand popular for its dinosaur-themed collection Claynosaurz is extending its reach beyond the Solana blockchain, confirming its… The post Claynosaurz Expands to Sui, Launching New NFTs and a Mobile Game appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TKbw9L