TECHNOLOGY

Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Nightly Drone Dilemma: A Closer Look

Ukraine faces a growing challenge from Russian drones, which now arrive in large numbers every night. These drones, often called Shaheds or Gerans, fly over Ukraine for hours, targeting various areas. Russia has increased its drone production and improved their design. They now use drones with bette

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Jul 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

NASA Wants Your Help to Build a Rocket Part

NASA is looking for creative minds to help design a crucial part of their rocket system. They have a challenge for anyone who thinks they can create a better ejection system for their SPEED project. SPEED is a big deal because it helps NASA test how safe and stable their rockets are when they come b

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Jul 21 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Clean Up Pollution

Scientists have created a new tool to help clean up dirty water. They made special foam with tiny bits of graphene and a mix of nickel and cobalt. This foam can help break down a harmful chemical called 2, 3-dichlorophenol. The foam is put into a tube, and water flows through it. The foam uses light

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Jul 21 2025SCIENCE

Detecting Tiny Changes: How Scientists Track Harmful Chemicals in Our Bodies

Scientists have created a new tool to detect tiny changes in our bodies. This tool, called a biosensor, can find very small amounts of a harmful chemical called bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is found in many plastics and can cause problems in our bodies. The biosensor uses special materials called SrTiO3

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Jul 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Molly White’s Tech and Reading Habits: A Peek into Privacy and Literature

Molly White, known for her work on Web3 technologies and her Citation Needed newsletter, shares her tech preferences and reading habits. She uses a Pixel 7, which she considers relatively new for her, as she tends to use devices until they are no longer functional. Her phone wallpaper is a picture o

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Jul 20 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing Nature's Power: The Future of Solar Energy

The world is on the hunt for clean energy. Solar power is a big part of this. But there is a new kid on the block: dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). These are different from the usual silicon solar panels. They use dyes to capture sunlight. And guess what? These dyes can come from nature. Nature

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

Helping Little Lungs Breathe: The Science Behind ECMO for Kids

ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, is a lifesaver for kids with severe breathing problems. It's like a temporary lung, giving their own lungs a break to heal. Doctors are always learning more about how to use it best. New tech and better ways to manage ECMO are changing how doctors treat

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Balancing Act: AI's Role in Healthcare

AI is making waves in healthcare, but it's not just about speed. It's about getting things right. A recent study highlights the importance of balance. It's not just about making AI super smart. It's about using it wisely. The study points out that speed, reach, and ability are crucial. But they nee

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Jul 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coaches Get a High-Tech Upgrade: How Sony and the NFL Are Changing the Game

Football coaches have a tough job. They need to make quick decisions in loud, crowded stadiums. Sometimes, the weather is extreme. To help, the NFL and Sony teamed up to create new headsets. These headsets are made to work well in any condition. The NFL announced this new partnership with Sony. It'

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Fresh Look at the Nothing Phone 3: Is It Worth the Hype?

The smartphone world is crowded, but a UK-based company is making waves with its unique approach. Nothing Technologies is trying to stand out in a tough market by focusing on design and targeting regions beyond the US. The Nothing Phone 3 is their latest attempt, now available in the US. The Phone

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