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Space

Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II Moon mission

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

Tech News

Can exoskeletons help violinists to stay in time? New study says yes

In the musical experiment, violinists wore lightweight robotic exoskeletons attached to their bow-playing arms, which delivered subtle changes to their natural movements.

Culture news

Live classical music is helping Amsterdam students focus during exams

Organised by the Concertgebouw's youth association, the sessions aim to help students concentrate while introducing younger audiences to classical music.

Culture news

C-3PO head from Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back sells for $1 million

The C-3PO head led the auction, while other highlights included Robert Shaw’s harpoon gun from Jaws, a Wilson volleyball from Cast Away and fragments of a sword from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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Space

Could fusion rockets transform space travel? UK test marks major step

The breakthrough brings scientists a step closer to fusion propulsion - technology that mimics the energy reactions powering the Sun.

Tech News

Melania Trump brings humanoid robot to White House education summit

The First Lady unexpectedly kicked off a White House summit on global education and technology by arriving with Figure 3, a humanoid robot.

Health news

ADHD medication in childhood may lower risk of psychosis later in life

The study provides one of the clearest indications to date that a widely used ADHD medication does not increase long-term psychosis risk - and may even offer some protection when used early in life.

Health news

How often men ejaculate could be key to sperm fertility, study finds

The study suggests that regular ejaculation could give male fertility "a small but meaningful boost" - and that even a few days’ delay could matter for IVF success.

Tech News

OpenAI to close Sora app over backlash over deepfakes and AI slop

Despite signing a three-year deal with The Walt Disney Company that let users generate videos with over 200 Disney characters, OpenAI is shutting down its viral video app Sora.

Tech News

CERN's antimatter road trip could unlock secrets of the universe

Housed in a high-tech, super-cooled container, the fragile particles survived a short truck journey without touching normal matter, which would have made them vanish in a flash of energy.

Space

Astronomers have caught a young solar system in the making

Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, a team of scientists have observed two giant gas planets forming around a young star in what appears to be a new, emerging solar system.

Health news

The secret to a good night’s sleep? It might be your dreams

Researchers found that people often feel they’ve slept most deeply not just during unconscious rest, but after immersive dream experiences - challenging the idea that deep sleep means a “switched off” brain.

Tech News

Take a look at China’s first robot-run volunteer service station

The robots patrol, give directions, hand out supplies, and even perform entertainment.

Health news

Wine vs beer vs spirits: Which is the least bad for your health?

A study of 340,000 adults suggests not all alcohol carries the same risk - even at low to moderate levels, beer, cider and spirits were linked to higher mortality, while wine was associated with a lower risk.

Culture news

BTS fans flood Seoul as new album drops ahead of mega comeback concert

The Bangtan Boys are back! Their highly anticipated fifth album 'Arirang' has dropped, and a massive open-air comeback concert is set to delight fans in Seoul this weekend.

Culture news

New Spider-Man trailer hits record 718 million views in just 24 hours

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become the most-watched trailer of all time, pulling in a record 718.6 million views in just 24 hours. It smashed the previous film record held by “Deadpool & Wolverine” and even surpassed “GTA VI” to become the biggest trailer ever.

Mobility

will.i.am launches AI-powered autocycle car you can chat with

The vehicle, designed for city commuters, can chat with drivers, assist with tasks, and turn travel time into productivity.

Mobility

Is this futuristic UFO-shaped aircraft the future of urban mobility?

A UFO-shaped eVTOL aircraft, built for tight urban air mobility, has been completing tests flights in Wuhan, China.

Health news

Everything to know about the meningitis B outbreak in the UK

An outbreak of meningitis B has occurred in southeast England, with 20 confirmed or suspected cases so far. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and treatment.

Tech News

Ever played Pokémon Go? You may have helped train delivery robots

A massive databse built by players of Pokémon Go is now being used Coco Robotics to help its street delivery robots better navigate busy urban environments.

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