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Friday November 15, 2025. Zhigang Chen Thermoelectric device. Prof. Chen and his team from ARC Research Hub in Zero-emission Power Generation for Carbon Neutrality (ZeroPC) have developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat instead of batteries and be utilized for chip cooling.
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How body heat could replace batteries in wearables of the future

By Mack DeGeurin

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AI thought knee X-rays could tell if you drink beer and eat refried beans

By Andrew Paul

This image of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was taken by the Mastcam-Z instrument of the Perseverance rover on June 15, 2021, the 114th Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The location, "Airfield D" (the fourth airfield), is just east of the "Séítah" geologic unit.
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NASA is finishing its first off-world accident report

By Andrew Paul

Cruise had planned to expand its testing and offer autonomous rides through the Uber app as early as 2025.
Technology

GM is killing Cruise robotaxis

By Mack DeGeurin

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Science

Scientists figured out the optimal cup of coffee

By Andrew Paul

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Technology

Bentley hybridizes its Flying Spur and boosts its range to 515 miles

By Kristin Shaw

Moxie relies on a cloud-based AI system which will go offline in the coming days.
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‘I love you… goodbye:’ What will happen when this companion robot suddenly dies?

By Mack DeGeurin

Teen boy with headphones in bedroom listening to music on smartphone
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AI chatbot suggested a teen kill his parents, lawsuit claims

By Andrew Paul

New research suggests daily EV driving may not decay lithium-ion batteries as quickly as once thought.
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Surprise: EV batteries might have a longer shelf live than once thought

By Mack DeGeurin

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Mysterious SUV-sized drones may have blocked medical helicopter

By Andrew Paul

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The 50 greatest innovations of 2024

By Popular Science Team

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The ’90s ‘mind-control glasses’ that ended in lawsuits

By Popular Science Team

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DIY

How to plan the perfect road trip in Google Maps

By David Nield

An oil rig in Oklahoma.
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‘A needle in a haystack:’ How AI is helping uncover abandoned oil wells

By Mack DeGeurin

an SUV sitting on pavement in from of trees
Technology

2025 Volvo XC90 is more efficient with a twist on 1950s engineering

By Kristin Shaw

Scientists are drawn to coral because its surface resembles the spongy structure of human bones.
Science

3D-printed, coral-inspired material can heal bones

By Mack DeGeurin

Researchers say they were inspired by the way the Manta ray effortlessly propels itself forward using its fins.
Technology

This Manta ray robot is the world’s fastest soft-bodied swimmer

By Mack DeGeurin

Close up of 3D printed cartilage cell block
Science

New bioprinter 3D prints human tissue 10x faster

By Andrew Paul

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Drones can avoid GPS jammers by navigating with the stars

By Andrew Paul

A Tesla Model 3 engaged in the so-called ‘Full Self Driving’ mode reportedly plowed through a deer without ever detecting it. While more advanced driverless systems use a mix of sensors including LiDAR, Tesla is trying to attain full autonomy using only cameras.
Science

Why are ‘driverless’ cars still hitting things?

By Mack DeGeurin