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Indy Autonomous Challenge coming to California

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The Indy Autonomous Challenge will feature racecars driven by AI developed by university teams at the Laguna Seca in July. The post Indy Autonomous Challenge coming to California appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL5Fyg

Novel charging module brings EV top-ups to the curbside

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We've seen a bunch curbside chargers that enable apartment dwellers to join the electric revolution without having to always top up away from home, but the one from Rheinmetall AG is about the least obtrusive. The street-level charger replaces concrete curbs with a Level 2 charge point. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Rheinmetall Defence, EV Charging http://dlvr.it/TL56Hw

“Safer” Vapes Might Be Worse: Ultrasonic Devices Found Full of Toxic Metals

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Despite slick marketing, u-cigarettes might be more dangerous than older vape models. Scientists found they release metals like arsenic and selenium—linked to cancer and lung disease—into users’ lungs. A new study from scientists at the University of California, Riverside reveals that ultrasonic cigarettes, or u-cigarettes, could be far more dangerous than they appear. Marketed as [...] http://dlvr.it/TL4zn6

How to Choose the Best Bitcoin Wallet for Digital Security

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As Bitcoin adoption increases, so does the risk of theft, loss, and user error. For anyone holding cryptocurrency, choosing… The post How to Choose the Best Bitcoin Wallet for Digital Security appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TL4bPq

Industry experts share their outlook on the future of AMRs

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3Laws' Andrew Singletary and Vanderlande's Jake Heldenberg share their insights on the latest trends in the AMR market. The post Industry experts share their outlook on the future of AMRs appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL4Q5Y

Putting AI at the centre of public sector decision-making

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UrbanLogiq is launching two initiatives that aim to help governments understand community behaviour at scale as well as break down fragmented data silos. http://dlvr.it/TL4FDt

Geekey 2.0 multitool wraps over 15 functions around a Bic lighter

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In the crowded world of multitool design, it's hard to stand out. Carve Design has managed to do just that by releasing a new version of its Geekey, this time turning the multitool into an affordable lighter case that's rich in functionality. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Lifestyle Tags: Multitools, Stainless Steel, Indiegogo, Crowdfunding, EDC http://dlvr.it/TL49m7

Hubble Trouble Solved? Webb Telescope Finally Cracks the Universe’s Growth Mystery

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Scientists have long puzzled over a discrepancy in how fast the universe is expanding, but new, sharper data from the James Webb Space Telescope may finally be solving the mystery. By refining distance measurements using powerful infrared instruments and analyzing exploding stars and red giants, researchers led have brought previously conflicting values of the Hubble [...] http://dlvr.it/TL3x58

3 Unexpected Ways to Use Influencers Outside of Social Media

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ICYMI: When you hear the word influencer, odds are your mind goes straight to Instagram Stories, TikTok dances, and sponsored YouTube hauls. But there’s an entire ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TL3gwv

Kyvo and Optio Community Partner with HolyDeeds for FaithTech

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A wave of new platforms combining blockchain technology with Christian practice is drawing increasing attention from religious institutions—including, notably,… The post Kyvo and Optio Community Partner with HolyDeeds for FaithTech appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TL3Zs0

Dexterity partners with Sanmina to scale Mech mobile manipulator

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Dexterity is working with Sanmina to scale production of Mech, its dual-armed robot for truck unloading that debuted in March 2025. The post Dexterity partners with Sanmina to scale Mech mobile manipulator appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL3FBv

Vibrating vest gives blind dog 'a second set of eyes'

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A team of researchers at Rice University has developed a haptic feedback vest and camera system for a blind dog known as Kunde. The vest helps guide the dog through daily obstacles and the hope is that it will soon do the same for other pups. Continue Reading Category: Pets, Lifestyle Tags: Haptics, Rice University, Dogs, Vision, Blindness, Navigation http://dlvr.it/TL396r

Finalists announced for $3m Venice Sustainable Cities Challenge

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Finalists of the Toyota Mobility Foundation were chosen for their innovative solution to encourage the use of existing low- and zero-carbon transport modes. http://dlvr.it/TL34G2

New Treatment for Aggressive Breast Cancer Achieves Astonishing 100% Survival Rate

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A new pre-surgery treatment strategy for inherited breast cancer has achieved an astonishing 100% survival rate, thanks to a simple yet powerful timing tweak. A promising new treatment is offering fresh hope for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers. In a recent clinical trial led by Cambridge researchers, every patient who received a combination of [...] http://dlvr.it/TL2wvK

Cutting the Cost of Business Real Estate

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Whether you are scaling a start-up or tightening margins at a legacy firm, real estate is often the heftiest line item after payroll. View: http://dlvr.it/TL2q3x

3 Unexpected Ways to Use Influencers Outside of Social Media

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When you hear the word influencer, odds are your mind goes straight to Instagram Stories, TikTok dances, and sponsored YouTube hauls. But there’s an entire ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TL2N8W

Ubitus, MacKay Memorial Hospital co-develop three medical robots

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Ubitus used NVIDIA Omniverse and NVIDIA Isaac Sim to simulate hospital environments during the robotics project. The post Ubitus, MacKay Memorial Hospital co-develop three medical robots appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL2DrZ

Handling Small Business Debt Without Going Under

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Small business debt is much more common than you might think, and in many cases, it isn’t something to worry about too much. View: http://dlvr.it/TL28TP

Germany progresses on-demand autonomous shuttle project

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Kira is the first project in Germany to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles with passengers in live road traffic and aims to provide flexible, on-demand services. http://dlvr.it/TL232X

Introducing Technical Language To Your Business Audience, Without Jargon

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If you’ve ever sat through a meeting where someone listed industry acronyms for half an hour, you’ll understand the fatigue and frustration that can come with over-technical communication. View: http://dlvr.it/TL21Rg

Roomy camper van outhustles Winnebago for off-road RVing domination

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The Tiffin GH1 all-terrain camper van was one of the most pleasant RV surprises of 2024. Designed much like a Winnebago Revel but with a few signature tricks up its sleeve, the GH1 hit the market with a sticker price over US$55,000 lower than Winnebago's well-established AWD camper. Now Tiffin is moving up to Winnebago's pricing ballpark, albeit with a stretched Sprinter AWD camper van that offers more space for a comparable base price. Continue Reading Category: Automotive, Transport Tags: Campervan, Off-road, Off-grid, Camping, RV, Mercedes-Benz, Outdoors and Camping, overland-expo-west-2025 http://dlvr.it/TL1phK

Seedphrase Renews $2.75M Loan Backed by CryptoPunk #8348

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NFT collector Seedphrase has renewed a $2.75 million loan by re-collateralising CryptoPunk #8348, one of the rarest NFTs in… The post Seedphrase Renews $2.75M Loan Backed by CryptoPunk #8348 appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TL1VqH

Foxlink and Luminys build a strategy for smart security and robotics

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Foxlink and its Luminys unit have developed a robot dog for security using NVIDIA and SYNC Robotics technologies. The post Foxlink and Luminys build a strategy for smart security and robotics appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL117p

Terraforming Earth: Reclaiming Dead Land With Regenerative Tech

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ICYMI: We used to dream of terraforming Mars — now, we’re waking up to the fact that Earth might need the same rescue plan first. Desertification, ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TL0yZX

Unlocking the future of clean energy on River Thames

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The Electric Thames project is exploring vessel-to-grid technology, which allows electric boats to act as floating batteries, feeding power back into the grid. http://dlvr.it/TL0rF6

World's first therapy to reverse spinal cord injury enters human trial

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A paradigm shift in the way we treat spinal injuries is now in sight, with the world's first regenerative cell therapy being granted approval for a registrational Phase I clinical trial. It's a historical milestone that could successfully treat what has, until now, been an incurable condition. Continue Reading Category: Chronic Pain, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind Tags: FDA, Sports injury, Spinal cord injury, Stem Cells, Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS), gene therapy, progenitor-cells, Regenerative Medicine http://dlvr.it/TL0lY4

Why ChatGPT’s Essays Don’t Fool the Experts – Yet

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A study reveals who writes better, and it turns out, it’s not the AI. Artificial intelligence has yet to match the quality of real student writing, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK). In a study published in the journal Written Communication, researchers compared essays written by 145 students to those [...] http://dlvr.it/TL0d22

Jupiter's Moon lo is the Most Volcanically Active Body in the Solar System

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FIFA Moves FIFA Collect to Avalanche with FIFA Blockchain

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FIFA is developing a custom Layer-1 blockchain in partnership with Avalanche to support its digital collectibles platform, FIFA Collect.… The post FIFA Moves FIFA Collect to Avalanche with FIFA Blockchain appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TL0RXY

ABI Research finds 53% of manufacturers are adopting robots for quality improvement

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Manufacturers are interested in adopting more robots, but they are less aware of the value of advanced AI, according to ABI Research. The post ABI Research finds 53% of manufacturers are adopting robots for quality improvement appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TL028s

Deadly Superbug That Feasts on Medical Plastic Discovered

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A superbug commonly found in hospitals has developed the ability to digest certain medical plastics, including those used in sutures, stents, and implants. This alarming discovery means many plastic-based medical tools could be more vulnerable than previously thought, raising urgent questions about hospital infection control and material design. Superbug Devours Medical Plastics A dangerous hospital [...] http://dlvr.it/TKzfm2

Terraforming Earth: Reclaiming Dead Land With Regenerative Tech

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We used to dream of terraforming Mars — now, we’re waking up to the fact that Earth might need the same rescue plan first. Desertification, ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKzcm1

Concept RR: A first look at BMW's 6th-gen superbike

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BMW Motorrad has dropped jaws at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este with a spectacular new concept motorcycle – a glimpse at the future of the barnstorming M1000RR superbike on which Toprak RazgatlΔ±oğlu stoppied his way to the 2024 WSBK championship title. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: BMW Motorrad, Superbike, Yamaha http://dlvr.it/TKzZZv

Manila deploys smart city platform to enhance public safety

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Initial order worth $180,000 is expected to pave the way for wider rollout as Iveda Philippines targets $3m in smart city initiatives across the region. http://dlvr.it/TKzYjM

"Highest performance electric surfboard" breaks waves at over 35 mph

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It's been a few months since Denmark's Awake Boards launched a beginner-level jetboard, so water babies could be now looking to test their e-surfing mettle. The Danish company has heard the battle cry, and has unleashed the RΓ„VIK Ultimate. Continue Reading Category: Marine, Transport Tags: electric surfboards, Surfboard, Watersport, Performance http://dlvr.it/TKyvYY

“Totally Unexpected” – Scientists Discover Cryptic New Species of Crocodile

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Professor Hans Larsson emphasizes that the surprising discovery on Caribbean islands off the coast of Mexico highlights the urgent need to protect the animals’ natural habitats. Researchers from McGill University, working in collaboration with scientists in Mexico, have identified two previously unrecognized species of crocodiles. One population inhabits the island of Cozumel, while the other [...] http://dlvr.it/TKysH7

Astrobotic, WiBotic test lunar wireless charging system

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When on the lunar surface, the wireless system would deliver power from an Astrobotic lunar lander to power science missions and rovers. The post Astrobotic, WiBotic test lunar wireless charging system appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKyZSF

Ragnarok Landverse Launches Road to ROLC2025

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Ragnarok Landverse: Genesis has announced a new competitive structure to determine the top guilds that will qualify for its… The post Ragnarok Landverse Launches Road to ROLC2025 appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TKy6rY

Smart building facade regulates heat by mimicking a plant and a bug

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Nobody likes buildings that are too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. That's where the FlectoLine facade comes in, as it uses not just one but two bio-inspired mechanisms to automatically regulate how much solar thermal energy gets through a building's windows. Continue Reading Category: Environment, Science Tags: University of Stuttgart, University of Fribourg, Solar Powered, Heating, Cooling, Biomimicry, Building Facades http://dlvr.it/TKy3bQ

This Dancing Sea Lion Can Keep a Beat Better Than Humans

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Ronan, a sea lion, is the only known non-human mammal capable of precise beat-keeping. This unique ability challenges our understanding of biomusicality across species. Animal research on biomusicality explores whether different species can recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat. This fascinating field bridges biology and psychology. Recently, a highly trained California sea lion [...] http://dlvr.it/TKy0mX

Boston expands Google Research partnership for Project Green Light

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Project uses artificial intelligence to model traffic patterns and creates signal timing recommendations for intersections experiencing congestion hotspots. http://dlvr.it/TKxkb4

Manage Downtime In Your Business

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ICYMI: Are you running a business? If so, then it’s important to be aware of the issues that can cause your company to fail in both ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKxRM5

Manage Downtime In Your Business

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Are you running a business? If so, then it’s important to be aware of the issues that can cause your company to fail in both ... Read More http://dlvr.it/TKw2Z5

Fortnite Pro Mongraal Joins OpenSea as First Gaming Ambassador

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Professional Fortnite player Kyle “Mongraal” Jackson has been appointed as the first gaming ambassador for popular NFT marketplace OpenSea.… The post Fortnite Pro Mongraal Joins OpenSea as First Gaming Ambassador appeared first on NFT Plazas. http://dlvr.it/TKvz81

Eliminating one amino acid leads to 30% weight loss in a week

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By eliminating the essential amino acid cysteine from the diets of mice, and disabling their ability to produce it, scientists have induced rapid and dramatic weight loss. The technique opens a new pathway to explore in weight-loss science. Continue Reading Category: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & Mind Tags: Weight Loss, Amino Acids, Diet, New York University, Genetic engineering http://dlvr.it/TKvw7M

10 robotics trends spotted at Automate 2025

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Automate 2025 was an opportunity to see the latest trends in industrial robotics and automation, which are still growing. The post 10 robotics trends spotted at Automate 2025 appeared first on The Robot Report. http://dlvr.it/TKvvzP

Scientists Discover Powerful Anti-Cancer Benefits of Popular Weight Loss Drugs

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After adjusting for the weight loss benefits of surgery, GLP-1 drugs were linked to a 41% lower risk of obesity-related cancer. New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain, and published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that some widely used weight-loss medications may do more than just help people slim [...] http://dlvr.it/TKvg4S

Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 funding winners announced

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The Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Breakthrough Challenge awards more than £42m to technological solutions solving major challenges in the water sector. http://dlvr.it/TKvQQM

Review: Unitree Go2 Pro robot is fun on four legs – but it needs a purpose in life

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"That is so cool! But what do you do with it?" Those were the two main things that just about everyone said upon seeing my Unitree Go2 Pro robot for the first time. The latter is a hard question to answer, as the bot is kind of a tool and kind of a toy. Continue Reading Category: Robotics, Technology Tags: Reviews, Unitree, Quadruped http://dlvr.it/TKtqbS

Young Adults See Alarming Spike in 14 Types of Cancer, NIH Report Reveals

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Although cancer incidence rates are rising, overall cancer deaths among young people have not increased. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have uncovered some important trends in cancer cases across the United States. Between 2010 and 2019, they found that 14 types of cancer became more common among people under the age of [...] http://dlvr.it/TKtRWr