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8/28/2024
Thames Barrier: Is London’s flood defense living on borrowed time?

Thames Barrier: Is London’s flood defense living on borrowed time?

The Thames Barrier was designed to protect London from catastrophic flooding like the North Sea Flood of 1953.

Deena Theresa

30 minutes ago

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8/27/2024
Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab’s Neutron to smash Falcon 9 monopoly

Sir Peter Beck: Rocket Lab’s Neutron to smash Falcon 9 monopoly

“No monopoly survives the test of time,” Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck told IE in an interview.

Chris Young

20 hours ago

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8/26/2024
Ancient wonders: Discovering the world’s most incredible canyons

Ancient wonders: Discovering the world’s most incredible canyons

From the iconic Grand Canyon to Iceland’s moss-covered Fjadrargljufur, we explored ten unmissable canyons worldwide.

8/25/2024
Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Is the world on the brink of limitless clean energy?

Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Is the world on the brink of limitless clean energy?

Ongoing global investment could make fusion’s limitless, clean energy a reality, transforming power generation and climate action.

Deena Theresa

3 days ago

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8/24/2024
Earthquake alert: Is Silicon Valley ready for the next 1906?

Earthquake alert: Is Silicon Valley ready for the next 1906?

With major quakes occurring every 100-150 years along the San Andreas Fault and the last in 1906, experts warn the next ‘Big One’ is overdue.

Deena Theresa

4 days ago

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8/23/2024
Junk science and injustice: How flawed forensics trap the innocent

Junk science and injustice: How flawed forensics trap the innocent

Merging robust scientific practices with compassionate legal approaches is vital to prevent wrongful convictions and ensure a truly just system.

Maria Bolevich

5 days ago

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8/22/2024
China’s EV boom: A supply chain revolution that creates opportunities for new entrants

China’s EV boom: A supply chain revolution that creates opportunities for new entrants

International media oversimplify China’s NEV success, attributing it solely to subsidies and low costs, but the reality is far more complex.

Ni Tao

6 days ago

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8/21/2024
Roma Invicta: Why were the Romans so good at war?

Roma Invicta: Why were the Romans so good at war?

Through a combination of military might, advanced engineering, and adaptation, the Roman Empire managed to become one of the largest empires the world has ever seen.

8/20/2024
Polaris Dawn: The world’s first private spacewalk mission could launch next week

Polaris Dawn: The world’s first private spacewalk mission could launch next week

Polaris Dawn is the first mission of a program that will end with the first crewed Starship launch.

Chris Young

8 days ago

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8/19/2024
Smoke and mirrors: How ‘AI Washing’ is fooling the tech industry

Smoke and mirrors: How ‘AI Washing’ is fooling the tech industry

AI washing refers to a deceptive marketing tactic where companies exaggerate their AI use, making products seem more advanced to capitalize on AI hype.

Eric Ezenwa

9 days ago

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8/18/2024
Hidden in plain sight: The fascinating history of military camouflage

Hidden in plain sight: The fascinating history of military camouflage

The story of camouflage is one constant evolution, inventiveness, and out of the box thinking over millennia.

8/17/2024
Elon Musk’s 100-day bet: How a tweet transformed Australia’s energy landscape

Elon Musk’s 100-day bet: How a tweet transformed Australia’s energy landscape

In New South Wales alone, over 650,000 homes are fitted with rooftop solar panels, generating more than four gigawatts of solar capacity.

Deena Theresa

11 days ago

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8/16/2024
The AI gold rush: Why Texas Bitcoin miners are abandoning crypto

The AI gold rush: Why Texas Bitcoin miners are abandoning crypto

Crypto volatility and surging AI interest are driving Texas miners to repurpose their infrastructure for emerging tech opportunities.

Eric Ezenwa

12 days ago

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8/15/2024
Liberty Lifter: How Cold War tech inspired DARPA’s next-gen transport

Liberty Lifter: How Cold War tech inspired DARPA’s next-gen transport

This project aims to create a vehicle that can operate in high sea states and open ocean conditions while significantly reducing the cost associated with traditional seaplanes.

Deena Theresa

13 days ago

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8/14/2024
Opinion: Europe’s space sector is 10 years behind the competition

Opinion: Europe’s space sector is 10 years behind the competition

Europe lost space access in 2023 due to Ariane 6 delays from the pandemic and the loss of Russian launch services following the Ukraine invasion.

Chris Young

14 days ago

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8/13/2024
Milk’s survival secret: How a genetic mutation changed human diet forever

Milk’s survival secret: How a genetic mutation changed human diet forever

Over time, genetic mutations allowed some populations, particularly in Europe, to digest milk as adults. This ability, called lactase persistence, spread quickly.

Tejasri Gururaj

15 days ago

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8/12/2024
Shoebox-sized saviors: New AI CubeSats could detect forest fires 500 times faster

Shoebox-sized saviors: New AI CubeSats could detect forest fires 500 times faster

Forest fires are twice as destructive as they were 20 years ago. AI-powered CubeSats could help to dramatically improve ground team response times.

Chris Young

16 days ago

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8/11/2024
Crossing the line? Meta’s AI training sparks worldwide privacy concerns

Crossing the line? Meta’s AI training sparks worldwide privacy concerns

Brazil’s data protection office suspended Meta’s privacy policy after allegations of unauthorized data use for AI training, sparking legal and ethical debates.

Eric Ezenwa

17 days ago

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8/10/2024
Rocket-equipped storm chasers: Inside the Dominator 3’s quest for tornado secrets

Rocket-equipped storm chasers: Inside the Dominator 3’s quest for tornado secrets

This 9,920-pound fortress on wheels withstands 321 mph winds, with innovations to protect its crew in extreme conditions.

Deena Theresa

18 days ago

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8/9/2024
With China’s new Type 076, will we witness a drone carrier arms race?

With China’s new Type 076, will we witness a drone carrier arms race?

China’s advancements in unmanned naval systems may prompt the US to reassess its strategy, develop countermeasures, and adapt its naval operations.