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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Bitcoin's Blockchain Hack: Achieving Instant Consistency

You know how Bitcoin transactions take forever to confirm? That’s because Bitcoin uses something called eventual consistency. It’s like waiting for everyone at a large dinner table to agree that the soup is delicious before you can enjoy it. But what if there was a way to make Bitcoin transactions

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Mixing 3D Printing and Filament Winding for Better Composite Grooves

Imagine you need a super-strong, lightweight groove structure for an industry application. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite. Traditional methods make this task pretty tricky. This is where a creative mix of 3D printing and filament winding comes into play. We're talking about a groove structure

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

NISAR Mission: Delayed Launch, Repairs, and What's Next

You might be wondering why the NISAR mission isn't already up in space. Well, there's been a bit of a hiccup. Originally planned for launch this spring, NASA and its Indian counterpart decided to push it back. Why? The spacecraft's main radar antenna needed some TLC. Engineers found out that once it

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

GM Combines Forces with Cruise After Ditching Robotaxis

You might think General Motors (GM) is switching gears on self-driving cars. They've decided to stop funding the robotaxi business and combine Cruise, their self-driving car subsidiary, with their own projects. This means GM will focus on driver-assistance features and eventually fully autonomous pe

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring the World of Single-Cell Technologies

Imagine if you could zoom in on a single cell and understand its secrets. Single-cell technologies are making this possible. These tools help scientists study individual cells, revealing unique details that would be missed in a crowd. But why is this so important? Each cell in your body has a job t

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Dec 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Digital Copies of Things Might Keep Us Safe

Imagine you're in a spaceship far from Earth, and something goes wrong. Back in 1970, NASA folk had to fix a problem on the Apollo 13 journey using only what they had onboard. They couldn't just pop over to the store for spare parts! So, they used something called a "digital twin" for help. It's lik

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

RVNet: Revolutionizing Right Heart Imaging in One Click

Ever imagined a world where diagnosing heart problems could be as simple as a few clicks on a computer? That's exactly what RVNet is aiming for. This cutting-edge platform is transforming right heart imaging and innovation. It's designed to make complex medical tasks easier for professionals. Instea

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drone Sightings Near Nuclear Plants: A Mystery Unfolds

In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey's primary utility firm, PSE&G, has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all air traffic above two of its nuclear power plants. This request comes after mysterious drones were spotted flying over these sensitive sites. Congressman

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Dec 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Tools Compared: Apple vs Google for Smartphones

This year, AI features are turning up the heat on smartphones. Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini are leading the race, but which one is right for you? Apple’s AI promises smooth experience and privacy, while Google’s focuses on versatility and information access. Let’s dive into how these AI tool

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