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The riddle of the LA Olympics: No cars, no new venues – How?
June 09, 2026
| Dr. Jaroslav Boublik
In 2028, Los Angeles will become the first city to hold the (modern) Olympic Games for a third time – and it's planning to do so with no new infrastructure built, and as a "no-cars" event in one of the world's most car-reliant cities. Here's how.
5-in-1 miniature surgical robot is the size of a seed
June 08, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Picture a surgical robot that can move, cut tissue, release drugs, grip and store samples, and generate heat. You most likely didn't imagine a robot that can fit in your hands. Yet, scientists have created a 5-in-1 robot that fits on your fingertip!
Lego recreates world's tallest church with largest-ever set
June 09, 2026
| Adam Williams
The real Sagrada Familia has been under construction for more than 140 years, but Lego's new replica should hopefully prove a little quicker to assemble. Featuring just over 12,000 pieces, it's Lego's largest set to date.
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June 08, 2026 | David SzondyNuclear energy in the West took another step forward as the first privately developed, non-light-water reactor to go critical in the United States in more than 40 years reached a major milestone when the Antares Nuclear Mark-0 test reactor came online at Idaho National Laboratory.
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June 08, 2026The true value of 3D scanning lies in turning data into decisions fast. SHARE3DCAM’s latest AI Engine upgrade streamlines the path from field capture to delivery, generating editable CAD drafts from point clouds and immersive digital twins.
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June 08, 2026 | Etiido UkoHoneybees travel up to 2 miles from home to forage and seamlessly return. That’s equivalent to a human walking 226 miles without any equipment. Scientists have replicated this ability in a navigation system for drones that uses just 42 KB of memory.
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June 08, 2026 | Shirl LeighA research team at Chalmers University has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural field.
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June 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThink speakers are a simple paper cone that vibrates to translate electrical signals into sound? There’s rather more to it these days – as the European debut of a new high-end wireless speaker system from Scotland has just demonstrated.
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June 08, 2026This limited -time offer just made upgrading your PC a no-brainer. Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $12.97, letting you transform your desktop with a faster interface, AI-powered Copilot, and Pro-level features for less than lunch.
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June 08, 2026 | Adam WilliamsIntended for full-time living, the Porto squeezes a lot into its modest footprint. It features a practical interior with two bedrooms – plus a sofa bed for guests – and has multiple optional extras available, including off-grid functionality.
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June 08, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteRather than has folks on customer-facing or collaborative setups having to constantly swivel a monitor around for people on the other side of the desk, Philips has launched a dual-sided business monitor with a Full HD screen front and back.
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June 07, 2026 | Utkarsh SoodIt seems like the race for smart helmets is heating up, and when we’re talking of “smart helmets,” the likes of Sena and Cardo are right up there with others. Now, Sena has just launched its latest adventure lid to up the ante.
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June 07, 2026 | Joe SalasIt has no traction control nor anti-lock brake capability. There are no safety nets. It's just raw power at the touch of the throttle, and I love it. And yes – it really has been months since I put gas in my car.
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