15 m. ago Folding the future: Origami helping engineer transform materials, structures

When Larissa Novelino began her engineering career, she never imagined she'd spend her days folding paper.

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34 m. ago Scientists unveil a rubber band that generates electricity from body heat

A team led by scientists from Peking University has developed a rubber-like material that converts body heat into electricity. This advance could allow the next generation of wearable electronics to generate their own power continuously without the need for bulky batteries or constant recharging.

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1 hour ago Prime D.C. office near White House faces foreclosure auction

Prime D.C. office near White House faces foreclosure auction  The Business Journals

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1 hour ago Seattle police searching for man with warrant for dealing in child sexual abuse material

Seattle police searching for man with warrant for dealing in child sexual abuse material  KOMO

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2 h. ago University Of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Dead Newborn In Trash Bag Inside Her Closet!

A cheerleader at the University of Kentucky has been arrested after her baby’s corpse was found in her closet! According to the Lexington Police Department in a press release, 21-year-old Laken Snelling (seen above in her mugshot) was arrested on Sunday and charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and concealing the [...] Read More... The post University Of Kentucky Cheerleader Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Dead Newborn In Trash Bag Inside Her Closet! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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2 h. ago Qur'an Quoting Tunisian Shot Dead After Allegedly Stabbing Several People in Marseille: Reports

A Tunisian migrant was shot and killed by police in Marseille on Tuesday after allegedly stabbing multiple people while reciting verses from the Qur'an. The post Qur’an Quoting Tunisian Shot Dead After Allegedly Stabbing Several People in Marseille: Reports appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago More precise, efficient ballistic testing methodology developed

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded the scope of a ballistic-resistance testing technique, the Laser-Induced Particle Impact Test (LIPIT), previously only applicable for impact testing of very small projectiles. By improving this technique, SwRI has dramatically increased the precision and efficiency of material ballistic resistance testing at scales not possible before.

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2 h. ago Seattle police searching for man accused of possessing child sex abuse material

Seattle police searching for man accused of possessing child sex abuse material  KING5.com

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3 h. ago Bolsonaro’s trial to open with details of alleged coup attempt

Bolsonaro’s trial to open with details of alleged coup attempt  The Washington Post

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3 h. ago Putin, Xi champion 'unprecedentedly high' ties as Iran and North Korea leaders arrive in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, with Iran and North Korea also participating in anti-Western coalition building.

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3 h. ago A California judge rules that Trump's deployment of the guard to LA was illegal

President Trump took control of the state's National Guard in June and deployed it to Los Angeles to face anti-immigration protestors and assist officers making detentions and deportations.

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3 h. ago How a Chinese Laundryman Shaped US Civil Rights From San Francisco

How a Chinese Laundryman Shaped US Civil Rights From San Francisco  KQED

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3 h. ago Federal judge releases woman accused of threatening to kill Trump

A woman arrested last month for allegedly making death threats against Trump has been released by Judge James Boasberg, who has clashed with the Trump administration several times.

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3 h. ago D.C. Branded a Target While Red States Face Deadlier Violence

D.C. Branded a Target While Red States Face Deadlier Violence  The Washington Informer

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4 h. ago Gerard Depardieu to Face Trial in Paris over Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations

French movie star Gérard Depardieu was summoned to trial before a criminal court in Paris over allegations of rape and sexual assault against actor Charlotte Arnould. The post Gérard Depardieu to Face Trial in Paris over Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of hiding her dead infant in closet

A University of Kentucky STUNT team member is facing multiple charges for allegedly hiding her dead infant inside a closet, according to reports.

Sport

5 h. ago Live updates: Congress returns to face shutdown fight, Epstein files vote

Live updates: Congress returns to face shutdown fight, Epstein files vote  NBC4 Los Angeles

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5 h. ago Seattle schools face enrollment decline, budget shortfall as students return

Seattle schools face enrollment decline, budget shortfall as students return  KOMO

Society

6 h. ago Putin and Xi Invoke Wartime Unity as They Hail Ties in Beijing

The Russian and Chinese leaders drew on a shared view of their countries’ roles in World War II to cast their modern-day partnership as a challenge to the West.

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6 h. ago As Congress returns from August recess, demands resume for release of Epstein files

Congress returns to Washington on Tuesday, where they face a demand to reveal information about Jeffrey Epstein. In a bipartisan effort, two lawmakers plan to force a vote on releasing the files.

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