3 h. ago Biohybrid crawlers can be controlled using optogenetic techniques

The body movements performed by humans and other animals are known to be supported by several intricate biological and neural mechanisms. While roboticists have been trying to develop systems that emulate these mechanisms for decades, the processes driving these systems' motions remain very different.

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17 h. ago Neighbors of Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, speak out

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson, developed a "leftist ideology" despite his conservative family background in Washington County.

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17 h. ago Simulated humanoid robots learn to hike rugged terrain autonomously

Training humanoid robots to hike could accelerate development of embodied AI for tasks like autonomous search and rescue, ecological monitoring in unexplored places and more, say University of Michigan researchers who developed an AI model that equips humanoids to hit the trails.

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18 h. ago Dan Bongino: 'People Knew in Advance' of Kirk Assassination Suspect's Plan

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino told Fox News on Monday that "there appear to have been multiple warning signs" that pointed to the suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination prior to the shooting. The post Dan Bongino: ‘People Knew in Advance’ of Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Plan appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 h. ago Advanced broadband optical signal filtering developed with chirped and tilted fiber Bragg grating

Optical signal transmission can be significantly improved by limiting the wavelength of transmitted signals. Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a technique widely used in optical communication, sensing, and laser technologies for selectively blocking certain wavelengths of light. In optical fibers, FBG functions as a band-rejection filter that reflects specific light wavelengths, but allows others to pass unimpeded, offering advantages such as improved signal transmission quality, reduced signal loss, and high signal specificity for sensing applications.

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19 h. ago US Administration’s Unified Agenda Advances Environmental Deregulatory Push – Publications

US Administration’s Unified Agenda Advances Environmental Deregulatory Push – Publications  Morgan Lewis

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19 h. ago Converting stereo 3D images to light field content could ease AR eyestrain

Researchers led by Prof. Homer H. Chen at National Taiwan University have developed a way to convert stereo images into light field content, enabling existing AR/VR media to be viewed on next-generation light field displays. The approach could accelerate the move toward more natural and comfortable AR experiences.

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19 h. ago Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more

The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.

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21 h. ago Hundreds of Google AI Workers Were Fired Amid Fight Over Working Conditions

Over 200 contractors who work on improving Google’s AI products, including Gemini and AI Overviews, have been laid off, sources say. It’s the latest development in a conflict over pay and alleged poor working conditions.

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23 h. ago Advancing semiconductor thermoelectrics via thickness doping

Thermoelectricity is capable of direct energy conversion between heat and electricity, promising low-grade heat harvesting and solid-state cooling for the transition to sustainable electronics. Currently, bulk Bi2Te3 polycrystalline undergoes a composite synthesis process that typically encompasses melting, ball milling, hot pressing, and spark plasma sintering, aiming to introduce a myriad of structural defects for enhanced performance.

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23 h. ago Researchers develop tailored pulsed power modulator for bias in semiconductor processing

A research team led by Dr. Jang Sung-roc at the Electrophysics Research Center of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has developed a "tailored pulsed power modulator for bias," which can be applied in ultra-precision semiconductor processing.

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24 h. ago Climate Action Learning Lab helps state and local leaders identify and implement effective climate mitigation strategies

J-PAL North America’s inaugural Climate Action Learning Lab provided six U.S. cities and states with customized training and resources to leverage data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work.

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25 h. ago Development of new medical residency program gets $750,000 boost

Development of new medical residency program gets $750,000 boost  WSU Insider

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25 h. ago Solar desalination technology converts sunlight into fresh water without external power

A research team from UNIST has unveiled a novel solar desalination technology that efficiently harnesses sunlight to evaporate seawater and generate clean drinking water—completely independent of external electricity. Importantly, this advanced system addresses common issues, such as salt accumulation, which can impair performance over time, offering a promising solution for water-scarce regions worldwide.

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26 h. ago 'Urban village’ designation could boost commercial development in this Washington neighborhood

'Urban village’ designation could boost commercial development in this Washington neighborhood  CoStar

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41 h. ago AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Need for Jump in U.S. Energy Production, Experts Say

AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Need for Jump in U.S. Energy Production, Experts Say  Broadband Breakfast

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41 h. ago ‘Social Media is a Cancer’: Making Sense of the Charlie Kirk Assassination

‘Social Media is a Cancer’: Making Sense of the Charlie Kirk Assassination  Broadband Breakfast

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48 h. ago The MOTIF Hand: A tool advancing the capabilities of previous robot hand technology

Growing up, we learn to push just hard enough to move a box and to avoid touching a hot pan with our bare hands. Now, a robot hand has been developed that also has these instincts.

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60 h. ago Marlow on Where We Go from Here: More Firings, More Guns, and a March for Charlie

On Friday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Marlow said that “we need to continue to this wonderful development…these firings that are taking place. This is peaceful, this is The post Marlow on Where We Go from Here: More Firings, More Guns, and a March for Charlie appeared first on Breitbart.

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69 h. ago Sony's Sucker Punch Fires Senior Artist over Vile Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination

Sony's Sucker Punch Productions, the developer of popular video games including Ghost of Tsushima, has fired seniors character artist Drew Harrison after she made social media posts celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.  The post Sony’s Sucker Punch Fires Senior Artist over Vile Comments on Charlie Kirk Assassination appeared first on Breitbart.

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