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The first ever photo of a black hole has been published

The first ever photo of a black hole has been published

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The photo of the mysterious object was made possible thanks to Event Horizon Telescope — a chain of observatories all over the planet. Their combined capacity, which surpasses the sensitivity of Hubble many times over, allowed scientists to take a picture of a black hole.\n
How NASA illuminated the northern lights

How NASA illuminated the northern lights

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The northern lights are rightfully considered to be one of the most beautiful natural phenomena. But how can we make it look even more impressive? NASA thought of one unusual solution and recorded the result on video.
World’s Largest and Most Spacious Electric Bus Presented in China

World’s Largest and Most Spacious Electric Bus Presented in China

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Chinese company BYD Auto has been manufacturing electric buses for several years. The automaker has recently broken the world record by presenting its new 27-metre vehicle capable of carrying up to 250 passengers.
"Brain-computer" interface: what does blood circulation have to do with it?

"Brain-computer" interface: what does blood circulation have to do with it?

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A direct data exchange between the brain and the computer is a subject of heated discussions in the scientific community. Recently, another breakthrough has been made in this area.\n
War as a Game: What Do We Know about Microsoft’s Cooperation with US Army

War as a Game: What Do We Know about Microsoft’s Cooperation with US Army

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The plans of US technology giant Microsoft to supply 100 thousand HoloLens AR headsets US Armed Forces were announced last year. Let us see what this product is about.
Look at the board: Chinese schools are testing the attention-level monitoring system

Look at the board: Chinese schools are testing the attention-level monitoring system

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The Chinese educational system has demonstrated more and more innovations. News has recently emerged that face recognition systems monitoring student behaviour were installed in some schools. But some educational institutions have gone even further.
An extra pair of hands: researchers have created a backpack with a mechanical manipulator

An extra pair of hands: researchers have created a backpack with a mechanical manipulator

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Robotics researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have come up with an innovation based on a well-known modular robot developed a few years ago.

House modeled after termite mounds built in Africa

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There’s a new Eastgate office center in Harare, Zimbabwe, which was built by architect Mick Pierce and heavily inspired by nature. The building was modeled after termite mounds.

Paleontologists Report the Discovery of Modern Whales’ Ancestors

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Scientists at the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences reported about the recently discovered fossils of a previously unknown ancestor of living cetaceans. The animal was named Peregocetus pacificus translating as “the traveling whale that reached the Pacific”.\n

Hero Arm bionic prosthetic will soon be mass produced

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Representatives from Open Bionics have announced the upcoming release of the Hero Arm prosthetic. Hero Arm will be primarily available to residents of the United Kingdom, France and the United States, where the device will be produced in collaboration with Hanger Clinic.

Samsung creates a vase that doubles as a fire extinguisher and works like a grenade

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Cheil Worldwide, a subsidiary of South Korean giant Samsung, has presented a development built to increase safety in residential, commercial and other buildings: Firevase, a throwable fire extinguisher.

Orion spacecraft safety system passes all tests

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NASA announced that the Orion emergency system has successfully completed all tests. The technology was built to safely move spacecraft away from its launch vehicle in case of malfunction.

How do high-rise buildings harm migratory birds?

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High property costs are forcing most contemporary cities to grow upwards. This creates new challenges for birds: they constantly crash into high-rise buildings. The situation is particularly dangerous after dark.

Transparent Skull Implant to Reveal Causes of Brain Disorders to Scientists

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota (USA) have developed a See-Shell skull implant. The device is completely transparent: it will help scientists to monitor human brain in action and reveal the causes of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

Adobe creates artificial intelligence removing entire objects from video clips

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Almost every computer user has heard about the Adobe Photoshop software. The digital giant has recently presented its innovation, which will allow the company to gain a stronger foothold in the visual editors market.

Plants will help us colonize Mars

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Plants are structurally complex, and a lot of the processes they go through could be used for the benefit of mankind. Scientists at the University of Melbourne are currently considering how our Earth neighbors could help us colonize Mars.

Looking for a Violin Teacher? Take a Couple of Lessons from this AI

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Spanish scientists from Pompeu Fabra University have created artificial intelligence that can play the violin. The developers have not yet decided whether the programme should teach music or engage in concert activity.

The possibility of breaking into medical equipment is officially proven

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Latest-generation medical devices are usually connected to the global network, so they can be hacked. Scientists at Ben-Gurion University in Israel have demonstrated the consequences.

Severe flu causes taste buds to grow in your lungs

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The flu is an extremely dangerous illness. Its symptoms usually subside after one or two weeks, but many patients often have various complications that stay with them even after the virus is destroyed.

Boston Dynamics will equip robots with 3D vision

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Boston Dynamics robots are famously high-tech, but most of them still have a long way to go before they can be integrated into the economy. The company has recently purchased a startup called Kinema Systems, which might completely change the current situation.

Autonomous cars take to the racetrack

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Autonomous cars are known for being slow, but certain situations on the road require the ability to quickly react and perform intricate maneuvers. How can self-driving cars pass these tests? Scientists from Stanford University decided to find an answer for this question.

NASA announces finalists in Mars habitat design contest

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Launched in 2015, the 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge is finally coming to a close. The objective for the challenge was to select the best habitat concepts for life on the Red Planet. Finalists will share a $100 thousand prize and take part in a final Grand Prix in the beginning of May.

Rhaegal Cargo Drones Ready to Take off

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Drones are one of the most promising inventions of the 21st century, which can be used for a variety of purposes. Many people are waiting for the time when delivery services start using unmanned aerial vehicles, which seems to be coming soon.

The first animals on Earth didn't look the way we used to think

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Dickinsonia fossils were last found more than 50 years ago. Science has since made impressive progress and scientists at the Australian National University have questioned the structure of one of the oldest species.
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