The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) has unveiled an enhanced version of its hydraulic quadruped robot, HyQReal, equipped with dual-arm telepresence capabilities. This advancement, revealed in February 2025, is designed to perform complex tasks in dangerous environments, safeguarding human operators from potential hazards. HyQReal, weighing 140 kilograms, now features two massive arms capable of lifting…
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed a biomarker test capable of detecting early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by identifying tau protein clumps long before they appear on brain scans. This breakthrough, published in Nature Medicine,…
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Researchers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an injectable hydrogel that significantly boosts bone density, potentially revolutionizing osteoporosis treatment. Conducted with rats, this study demonstrated rapid improvements in bone strength when combined with traditional osteoporosis medications,…
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Researchers at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, have utilized machine learning and 3D printing to create advanced nano-architected materials. These materials combine the strength of carbon steel with the lightness…
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Sierra Space has successfully completed a critical testing milestone for its Dream Chaser spaceplane in collaboration with NASA. The test, conducted in January 2025, assessed the spaceplane’s capabilities to manage powered payloads, a key step toward its inaugural mission to…
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Volkswagen is contemplating the relocation of Porsche and Audi electric vehicle (EV) production to the United States. This move aims to counter the potential imposition of 25% tariffs on European imports, a proposal put forth by former President Donald Trump.…
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Sony has announced the cessation of production for several recordable media formats, including Blu-Ray discs, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes, effective immediately. This decision affects primarily the Japanese market and certain professional sectors elsewhere. Sony’s decision comes as a response to…
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