🌕 A giant asteroid may have triggered a powerful, short-lived magnetic pulse on the moon—explaining magnetism in ancient lunar rocks.
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Secret behind the moon’s strange magnetic rocks is finally out
Using computer simulations, the researchers uncovered a scenario in which an ancient asteroid impact briefly amplified that field, just long enough for nearby rocks to capture and record its magnetic signature.
🌏 New analysis weakens signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b, with biosignature signals deemed statistically inconclusive.
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Researchers challenge evidence of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b
Excitement around the potential discovery of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b is fading as new analyses cast doubt on initial claims.
🇨🇳 China’s capacitor-free coil gun can fire 3,000 projectiles a minute, outpacing rivals
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China reveals capacitor-free coil gun firing 3,000 rounds-per-minute
PLA's innovative coil gun utilizes lithium-ion batteries instead of conventional capacitors to power its electromagnetic coils.
🌕 US startup unveils prototype of excavator to mine helium-3 from moon
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US startup unveils prototype of excavator to mine helium-3 from moon
The excavator has been jointly developed by NASA backed startup Interlune and industrial equipment manufacturer Vermeer.
🇨🇳 Chinese laser cracks spy dream, can read letters size of a sesame seed from a mile away
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Chinese laser can read letters size of a sesame seed from a mile away
Chinese scientists have developed a new laser-based system that can clearly pick up small details.
🖥️ Nvidia plans cheaper Blackwell AI GPUs for Chinese markets in light of US curbs
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Nvidia plans cheaper, simpler Blackwell AI GPUs for China: Report
NVIDIA's planning AI chipset at lower price points for China to adapt to the ongoing US-China trade war challenges.
♻️ UK's Dinorwig hydropower plant gets £1B upgrade to extend life by 25 years and support grid stability.
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25-year life boost for UK hydro energy project to prevent grid crashes
A hydropower plant built in 1984 is helping the UK avoid blackouts by converting renewable energy into electricity on demand.
🕋 Saudi Arabia unveils AI robot Manara in Mecca to guide Hajj pilgrims with religious support in 11 languages.
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AI robot assists pilgrims at Mecca’s Grand Mosque in 11 languages
The new Manara Robot at Mecca’s Grand Mosque offers fatwas in 11 languages, video calls with muftis, and smooth mosque navigation.
🚘 China’s EV giant BYD decimates local competition by dropping prices on key models.
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China’s EV giant BYD decimates local competition with cheaper cars
BYD’s fresh price cuts have reignited China’s fierce EV price war, sending stocks of major local automakers tumbling.
🇸🇪 Sweden’s largest enterprise AI supercomputer to be powered by NVIDIA chips
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NVIDIA to help build Sweden’s largest enterprise AI supercomputer
The consortium's goal is to build the largest enterprise AI supercomputer in Sweden, once it becomes operational.
⚡ MIT’s new fuel cell could power electric planes while pulling CO2 from the air, with brick-sized prototypes set to fly drones soon.
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MIT’s sodium fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2
A sodium-air fuel cell could power heavy transport of the future while also cleaning up carbon emissions say MIT scientists.
✈️ U.S. engineers unveil the world’s first hydrogen system to fuel and cool future jets, promising efficient flight with less weight and complexity.
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US engineers build next-gen hydrogen system that fuels and cools jets
A new hydrogen system could solve storage, cooling, and delivery in one blow, moving zero-emission aviation closer to takeoff.
🚀 Elon Musk's Starship soars farther than ever before its fiery end in the 9th megarocket test, showcasing SpaceX’s relentless drive.
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SpaceX's Starship crashes after losing control in 9th flight test
On May 27th, SpaceX launched the ninth test flight of its 403-feet (123-meter) Starship megarocket from Starbase, Texas.
🏍️ This anime-inspired electric motorcycle turns heads with a 3D-printed body and glowing wheels—and it's hitting the road in a limited run.
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Futuristic electric bike with 3D printed body, glowing wheels unveiled
DAB Motors and VVT unveil a 3D printed electric motorcycle inspired by Akira, built for J Balvin’s birthday.
🪱 Microplastics are invading soil ecosystems, with earthworms hit hardest—30% now carry plastic through the food chain.
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Alarming microplastics found in earthworms and soil ecosystem
Insects are eating plastic. Scientists found microplastics in slugs, snails, and worms, contaminating the food chain.
🇺🇸 Trump orders U.S. chip software firms to halt China sales, risking tariff truce and escalating tech tensions.
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US tightens tech grip, bans key chip software sales to China
Trump targets China’s chip dreams, blocking top U.S. software tools vital to designing AI and advanced semiconductors.
🚪 Elon Musk steps down from the Trump administration after 130 days, citing frustration with bureaucracy and tax plan costs.
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Elon Musk exits Trump administration role, says DOGE to continue
Elon Musk announces his exit from the Trump administration after a 130-day stint focused on cutting government waste.
✈️ Future F-35 jets could fly autonomously as Lockheed Martin moves to integrate sixth-gen tech and pilot-optional capabilities.
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Future F-35s can offer pilot-optional capability, reveals Lockheed CEO
The F-35's "fifth-generation plus" version could offer additional stealth coatings and pilot optional capability.
🔬 Scientists have engineered a quantum supermetal by tweaking crystal symmetry, unlocking a new frontier for ultra-efficient electronics.
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New quantum material bends electrons, unlocks zero-loss electricity
Researchers engineered a quantum material with superconducting and topological traits, opening the door to ultra-efficient electronics.
🔐 China unveils world’s first AI system to verify real nuclear warheads from decoys without exposing classified data.
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China’s AI tech detects nukes from decoys, sparking security concern
China has unveiled the world’s first AI system capable to verify nuclear warheads, raising new questions about the role of AI in security.