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World's first tri-fold smartphone launches globally
February 23, 2025
| Paul Ridden
Huawei launched the world's first tri-fold smartphone in September 2024, but it was only available in China. Now the company has announced the global launch of the Mate XT, though you might still have a search on your hands to find one.
Drilling the deepest hole in history: Unlocking geothermal energy
February 23, 2025
| Loz Blain
MIT spin-off Quaise is still trying to use fusion technology to drill the deepest hole in history and unlock clean, virtually limitless, supercritical geothermal energy. But how does it work? And are they even close to realizing their vision?
Black Hornet 4 packs heavy recon capability in a pint-sized package
February 23, 2025
| David Szondy
Teledyne FLIR Defense's Black Hornet 4 nano-drone has won the US Department of Defense's Blue UAS Refresh award. That may not mean much to the average person, but it does give us an excuse to talk about the palm-size infantry recon helicopter.
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February 23, 2025 | Paul McClureAn antioxidant found in broccoli sprouts in high concentrations can improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The findings suggest a personalized treatment approach is needed.
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February 23, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have developed a new blood test for pancreatic cancer, one of the most deadly forms of the disease. Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.
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February 23, 2025 | Bridget BorgobelloThe recent renovation of the Qingdao Mixc's Phase I and II Connection Area represents a bold statement of innovative design. Within Beyond Studio reimagines the integration of leisure and commerce by incorporating a sky-high skatepark.
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February 22, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalChinese energy giant BYD has just inked a deal to build the largest battery storage projects on the planet for Saudi Arabia. The company will put together facilities at five sites totaling a massive 12.5 GWh of energy storage.
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February 22, 2025 | Joe Salas1X has just dropped a video of its new at-home robot helper, the Neo Gamma. It can clean, serve, and act as a voice companion. Never has a humanoid robot looked so huggable. Or in such need of a hug.
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February 22, 2025 | C.C. WeissInspired Overland's new Stargazer limited edition rooftop tent features the same style of ultralight construction as its past models and opens up a big view of the sky from below a full-length transparent roof panel.
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February 22, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalEngineers at MIT have devised a way to help drones find their way through unlit indoor spaces autonomously, without costly cameras. That'll come in handy for mapping and monitoring warehouses and tunnels, as well as search and rescue operations.
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February 22, 2025 | Joe SalasWhat was supposed to be luxury high-rise living in NYC, with a sweet view overlooking the East River, turned into a financial fiasco and a construction blame game that put a halt to the potentially unfixable leaning tower described as banana-shaped.
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February 22, 2025 | Utkarsh SoodWelcome to the moto-camping masterclass on how not to prepare, pack, or pitch a tent. I learned a fair few camping lessons the hard way and so I give you the most common mistakes to avoid when you're out on your own adventure.
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February 22, 2025 | Adam WilliamsDubai authorities have inked a deal with The Boring Company to create a network of tunnels likened to a "wormhole" that will allow users to move at speed under Dubai's streets and avoid traffic congestion.
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