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A simple hydrogel "brain" "learned" to play Pong - new possibilities for adaptive materials

Researchers from the University of Reading have successfully showcased a limited form of "learning" behavior in a simple hydrogel made from electroactive polymer (EAP) combined with an array of electrodes. This was demonstrated using an EAP gel contr...

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Replaced the bar: a precious Roman sarcophagus accidentally found on a beach in Bulgaria

The sarcophagus is estimated to be around 1,700 years old; however, this did not deter the owner of a beach bar in Bulgaria from using the ancient Roman tomb as a table. The abandoned sarcophagus was spotted by a former police officer who was relaxi...

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Starry secrets of the pharaohs: in Egypt found a giant observatory 2600 years old

Archaeologists have found the first and largest astronomical observatory from the 6th century BC at the Temple of Buto in the archaeological site of Tell el-Fara'in in Egypt's Kafr el-Sheikh province. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities...

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Moon was once covered by an ocean of magma: new evidence supports the theory

New data obtained by India's "Chandrayaan-3" mission confirm the theory of the Moon's tumultuous past. According to a study published on August 21 in the journal Nature, our satellite was once covered by a vast ocean of magma. The lunar formation th...

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Astrophysicists have found a possible source of the "alien" "Wow!" signal 1977

The extraordinarily intense "alien" radio signal known as "Wow!", detected by the Big Ear observatory in Ohio, USA, on August 15, 1977, might have a natural, albeit exotic, explanation. Turn off the ads - support ITC! The signal was so unique th...

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Dangerous beauty: Victorian books may contain poisonous dyes

Vibrant fabric book covers from the Victorian era may pose health risks to readers, collectors, and librarians. A group of researchers from Lipscomb University (USA) presented their findings at the fall conference of the American Chemical Society. T...

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It wasn't a comet: scientists have identified the true origin of the dinosaur killer

A recent study indicates that the object responsible for the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago was a rare type of asteroid from the distant corners of the Solar System. A team of researchers led by Mario Fischer-Gödde from the University of C...

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Chinese analog of Hyperloop successfully passed tests: the goal is 1000 km/h

China has successfully conducted another test of its Hyperloop equivalent — a super-fast magnetic levitation train that is projected to reach speeds of up to 1,000 kilometers per hour. The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) carr...

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Martian interior hides an ocean of water - new discovery by NASA's InSight mission

Researchers have found evidence of water beneath the surface of Mars by analyzing data gathered from NASA's InSight rover. A new study based on the NASA Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations (InSight) mission has revealed signs of water ...

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Safety first: six-wheeled robot inspects unreliable gutters instead of humans

The engineering firm Beca from New Zealand has developed a six-wheeled robot called PIPE-i to inspect hazardous drainage systems, taking over from humans in dangerous environments. The development of PIPE-i took a year—from June 2022 to June 2023. Th...

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'Lord, may they die a horrible death': archaeologist uncovers gruesome inscriptions in Roman prison

An archaeologist has identified rare remnants of a Roman prison in Corinth, Greece. Matthew Larsen, an archaeologist and associate professor from the University of Copenhagen, discovered the remains of a Roman prison that dates back approximately 1,...

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Solar panels on any surface: new light-absorbing material 150 times thinner than silicon wafer

Researchers from the University of Oxford have developed an ultra-thin layer of material that can be applied to roofs, cars, and even phones to transform them into solar panels. This ultra-thin and flexible material is composed of light-absorbing per...

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One-third of tattoo ink is infected with bacteria - living even in airtight packaging

A study has revealed bacterial contamination in approximately 35% of commercial tattoo inks and permanent makeup in the United States. Researchers found both anaerobic and aerobic bacteria in these commercial tattoo paints. The findings, published i...

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Star map: NASA has identified the most promising places to look for aliens

Researchers utilized data from NASA's X-ray telescope to create a three-dimensional map of stars near the Sun, aiding the search for potentially habitable planets. The Chandra Space Telescope has produced a three-dimensional map of stars located bet...

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Scientists have extracted a record sample of Earth's mantle - the key to the origin of life?

A long sample of rocks from the Earth's mantle may help unravel the mysteries of our planet's formation and the emergence of life on it. Scientists have obtained the first long sample of rocks originating from the Earth's mantle—a layer beneath the ...

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