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Jan 16 2025SCIENCE

Hitching a Ride: Two Lunar Landers on One SpaceX Rocket

SpaceX just pulled off something amazing - they launched two lunar landers on a single rocket! Julianna Scheiman, who oversees NASA science missions for SpaceX, explained that it's all about efficiency. "We found a way to send both Firefly and ispace missions on the same Falcon 9 rocket, " she said.

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Robots in Spine Surgery: Spotlight on Seattle Science Foundation

In recent years, robots have become common helpers in spine surgery. Doctors use them to make operations more precise and safer. The 7th and 8th Annual Seattle Science Foundation (SSF) Robotics Courses gathered experts to talk about and show off the latest robotics and surgery techniques. These incl

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Sean Duffy's Transportation Vision: Safety First, Tech in Mind

Sean Duffy, a former Congressman, is being considered for the role of Transportation Secretary by President-elect Trump. His main goal? Ensuring that America's roads and skies remain safe while embracing new technologies like drones and self-driving cars. Duffy wants to modernize the Department of T

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Smooth Sailing: How Textured Titanium Surfaces Can Improve Blood Implants

Blood-contacting medical devices often trigger immune responses, leading to blood clots and cell overgrowth. Creating special textures on these devices to prevent these issues is a major challenge. Scientists have developed a unique titanium surface with tiny bumps and grooves, which are incredibly

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Safari Tech Preview Update: What You Need to Know

Apple has just dropped a fresh update for Safari Technology Preview, the test version of Safari launched back in 2016. This experimental browser lets users tinker with new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 211 comes packed with bug squashes and performance tweaks for things like Canva

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Battery Tech: A Game-Changer for Smartwatch Life

Imagine wearing a smartwatch that lasts a week, no matter how much you use it. That's what Samsung has in mind with their upcoming oxide-based batteries. These batteries are said to be safer, more efficient, and more flexible than the lithium-ion ones we use now. Samsung Electro-Mechanics, one of Sa

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meet Swippitt: The Smartphone Battery Swap Game-Changer

Ever wished you didn't have to worry about your phone dying? Swippitt might just make that wish come true. This clever gadget, which made waves at CES 2025, is designed to keep your phone powered up without the hassle of charging. Its hub-and-link system ensures you always have a full battery at han

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Roborock's New Robotic Vacuums: A Step into the Future

Roborock is making waves at this year's CES with their latest line of robotic vacuums. The company, known for its innovative designs, has unveiled the Saros Series, which includes the Saros Z70, Saros 10, and Saros 10R. These models are the thinnest yet, measuring just 3. 14 inches, and come with so

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo Switch 2: Power Check Under the Hood

Gamers and tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the Nintendo Switch 2's power. Thanks to a data miner on Famiboards, we might have a sneak peek at its performance. When in handheld mode, the console is said to run at a GPU speed of 561 MHz, which translates to about 1. 71 TFLOPS of power. Plug it in,

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Jan 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Creating a Super-Sensitive, Waterproof Strain Sensor Fabric with Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes

Have you ever thought about fabrics that can sense how your body moves? That's exactly what strain sensing fabrics do. They detect outside deformation, giving real-time feedback. The challenge? Making a fabric that's super sensitive and accurate. Scientists have now done just that with a polyurethan

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