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Airplane Crashes Into Skyscraper in China

"I don't think we can rule anything out at this point." The post Airplane Crashes Into Skyscraper in China appeared first on Futurism.

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Airplane Crashes Into Skyscraper in China

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Ford Scrambled to Rehire Engineers After Sabotaging Itself With AI

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Ford Scrambled to Rehire Engineers After Sabotaging Itself With AI

Singularity HUB

Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality

There's a vast difference between launching satellites and operating an industrial-scale computing infrastructure in orbit. The post Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality appeared first on SingularityHub.

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Orbital Data Centers Are Seductive on Paper, but They Face Daunting Challenges in Reality

WIRED Science

How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend

The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.

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How to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend

Futurism

Massive Data Center Cooks Nearby Residents Alive Amidst Deadly Heatwave

A "data heat island effect" is the very last thing we need right now. The post Massive Data Center Cooks Nearby Residents Alive Amidst Deadly Heatwave appeared first on Futurism.

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Massive Data Center Cooks Nearby Residents Alive Amidst Deadly Heatwave

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France Already Demolishing Record Summer Temperatures Predicted for 2050

How hot is it? The post France Already Demolishing Record Summer Temperatures Predicted for 2050 appeared first on Futurism.

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France Already Demolishing Record Summer Temperatures Predicted for 2050

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All But Five US States Are Currently Experiencing Droughts

Can you guess which five? The post All But Five US States Are Currently Experiencing Droughts appeared first on Futurism.

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All But Five US States Are Currently Experiencing Droughts

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If There Wasn’t Enough Opposition to AI Data Centers Already, Now They’re Supercharging Inflation

Oh, great. The post If There Wasn't Enough Opposition to AI Data Centers Already, Now They're Supercharging Inflation appeared first on Futurism.

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If There Wasn’t Enough Opposition to AI Data Centers Already, Now They’re Supercharging Inflation

National Science Foundation

Podcast: Brain-computer interface controls exoskeleton

Payam Heydari discusses a breakthrough brain-computer interface that controls a robotic exoskeleton, technology that could transform the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries...

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Podcast: Brain-computer interface controls exoskeleton

WIRED Science

Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’

The country was hit hard by a pair of quakes that happened in quick succession and were likely driven by stress being transferred from one part of the fault that runs through the country to another.

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WIRED Science

Venezuela’s Powerful Earthquakes Were a Rare ‘Seismic Doublet’

New York Times Science

Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next

Twin earthquakes like those that ripped through the region are unusual but not unheard of. Scientists are already gathering data needed for a more detailed picture.

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Why the Venezuelan Earthquakes Happened, and What to Expect Next

Singularity HUB

Companies Could Soon Staff 'Stubbornly Local' Jobs With Workers 4,000 Miles Away

Companies once moved whole factories overseas to reduce labor costs. Now, workers a world away can operate local excavators, forklifts, and even humanoid robots with an internet connection. The post Companies Could Soon Staff 'Stubbornly Local' Jobs With Workers 4,000 Miles Away appeared first on ...

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Companies Could Soon Staff 'Stubbornly Local' Jobs With Workers 4,000 Miles Away

New York Times Science

Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter

A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.

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Tickled Apes Reveal the Rhythmic Roots of Laughter

WIRED Science

Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead

The country’s interim leader declared a state of emergency on Wednesday following shocks measuring 7.5 magnitude after two quakes hit in less than a minute.

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Two Massive Earthquakes Struck Venezuela. Thousands Are Feared Dead

New York Times Science

These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar

An ancient dietary change made the manakin’s flashy courtship display possible, a new study suggests.

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New York Times Science

These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar

New York Times Science

Fruit Fly Sperm Are Giant. How Do They Stay Untangled?

A fruit fly’s sperm are exceptionally long, and thousands are crammed in together. The physics of this presents a packing nightmare.

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Fruit Fly Sperm Are Giant. How Do They Stay Untangled?

WIRED Science

Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles

This curious phenomenon was documented by the seismometer at the University of Bergen, which recorded slight vibrations whenever the national team scored a goal.

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Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles

New York Times Science

The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?

Scientists believe that the Bundibugyo virus persists in an animal species, occasionally spilling over into humans. But they have yet to identify the species.

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New York Times Science

The Ebola Outbreak’s Central Mystery: Where Did This Virus Come From?

National Science Foundation

NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition

The U.S. National Science Foundation has selected five new teams to design experimental quantum technologies, from networks that can ferry fragile quantum information across long distances to sensors that can measure faint properties inside a single…

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National Science Foundation

NSF selects five additional teams in National Quantum Virtual Laboratory design competition

WIRED Science

London Climate Action Week Foiled by Extreme Heat

As record-breaking heat crushes Europe, organizers are moving events online to avoid exposing people to dangerously high temperatures.

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London Climate Action Week Foiled by Extreme Heat

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French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal

The biodegradable material can help improve healing after surgery—or an avocado-related accident.

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French Startup Uses Special Polymers to Better Help Nerves Heal