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engineering

The Young Guns of Science: 20 Years of Innovation in Ningbo

February 18, 2025

Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering is celebrating a big milestone! It's been 20 years since this place opened its doors to young scientists. This institute is part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The institute has been a launchpad for young scientists. They've been makin

technology

China's Bridge Marvel: Connecting Cities, Defying Nature

February 16, 2025

China's rapid economic growth has led to some incredible infrastructure projects. The country is home to half of the world's longest bridges. This is due to the massive number of people moving to cities and the booming industry of electric vehicles and other automobiles. China also operates some of

technology

Tech Giants Alexa and Siri Face Hiccups

February 15, 2025

Amazon and Apple are having a tough time getting their AI assistants, Alexa and Siri, up to speed. The companies had big plans to launch new, smarter versions of their digital helpers, but things are not going as smoothly as they hoped. Amazon was all set to unveil their new AI-powered Alexa in New

sports

Robots Join the Court: NBA's New AI Teammates

February 15, 2025

Imagine this: The NBA's top players are now practicing with robots. These aren't your average robots, though. They're advanced AI machines designed to make practices more efficient and effective. The Golden State Warriors are already using three different types of robots during their training sessio

science

Unlocking Hidden Patterns: A New Way to Understand Complex Data

February 15, 2025

Scientists face a big challenge when dealing with complex data that changes over time and space. This data can come from various fields like weather forecasting, brain studies, disease spread, and even wind patterns. The problem is that traditional methods often fall short because they need human he

science

Building Better Tissues: The Shrink-Resistant Hydrogel Breakthrough

February 15, 2025

Imagine trying to build something with a material that keeps shrinking. That's a big problem in tissue engineering. Scientists have been using collagen-based hydrogels, which are great for growing cells, but they have a nasty habit of shrinking when cells interact with them. This makes it hard to cr

politics

Chernobyl's Nuclear Plant Under Fire: A New Threat

February 14, 2025

In the dead of night, a Russian drone struck the damaged nuclear power plant at Chernobyl. The target was the massive concrete shelter built to keep radiation in check. This shelter, known as the New Safe Confinement, was damaged in the attack. The shelter, a marvel of modern engineering, was comple

technology

OnePlus Takes a Pause on Foldables in 2025

February 13, 2025

OnePlus has just dropped a big hint about their foldable phone plans. They won't be launching a new foldable device in 2025. This news comes as Oppo is about to unveil the Find N5. OnePlus had previously hinted at a device called the "Open 2, " which was expected to have similar specs to the Oppo Fi

crypto

Bitcoin Scam by Alabama Man Leads to Serious Charges

February 12, 2025

A man from Alabama, along with some accomplices, managed to take over a high-level government account to boost the price of Bitcoin. The scheme was simple, but sneaky. They hijacked the X account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and posted a fake news that the SEC had approved Bitc

science

Printing Bones: The New Way to Build Stronger Structures

February 12, 2025

Building bones from scratch for medical needs is a hot topic in science. 3D printing is a big deal in this field. It's all about creating materials that match real bone tissue. This is tricky because bones have a complex structure. Scientists are exploring new ways to make this happen. Imag