Chinese scientists have for the first time captured the fleeting moment when neurons “kiss” each other, a millisecond-scale event that lies at the heart of how the brain transmits signals. The finding, achieved with a revolutionary imaging technology, has resolved a decades-long debate about how synaptic vesicles release neurotransmitters. Researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) …
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Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity Eric Topol Simon & Schuster (2025) Super Agers, by clinician Eric Topol, has just been published, but it was almost surreal for me as a US scientist to read the book now, with its optimistic take on the state of the medical field. Despite their extreme promise, many of the lines of research …
Read More »They were desperate for a baby. They turned to cutting-edge robots. The Washington Post This Robot That Replaces Human Pregnancy And Doctors Hide The Terrifying Medical Revolution Sustainability Times How artificial wombs will shape the future of assisted reproduction 360info.org AI for Procreation: The Rise of the “Gestation Robot” Telecom Review Asia The pregnancy robot is coming! Is it fake news or a harbinger …
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When the International Space Station needed an airtight membrane, NASA turned to Aerostar Tillamook. “There’s only been one air barrier ever certified by NASA to go to space,” said Aerostar business manager Kevin Tucker. “And we made it.” When Oregonians and others think about Tillamook, they generally picture cows or the Tillamook Creamery. Tucker said Oregonians generally aren’t aware there’s …
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The uncertainty surrounding the Exynos 2600 has been lifted somewhat because the latest report states that Samsung has likely witnessed exceptional results with its 2nm GAA technology. Now, it is ready to move to the mass production phase with the first silicon expected to be mass produced on this lithography. From the looks of the company’s progress, it appears that …
Read More »Cutting-Edge AI Was Supposed to Get Cheaper. It’s More Expensive Than Ever. The Wall Street Journal AI is like a lunch – there’s no such thing as a free one The Observer This single graph shows why it is so damn hard to make any profits out of AI – even if you get $15 billion annual revenue TechRadar AI Startups Battle Skyrocketing …
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Meta is reportedly going to launch two new smart glasses during its annual product showcase, Meta Connect 2025, in September. One of those glasses has been tipped to be the rumored Hypernova specs that should feature a display and a wristband controller. The social media-turned-AI company will debut its first consumer glasses with a display alongside a “third-generation of its …
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Technology World’s top chipmaker shifts 2-nm tool sourcing as American investment accelerates TSMC plans to start producing chips using 2-nanometer technology, the most advanced in the industry, this year. © Reuters CHENG TING-FANG August 25, 2025 15:00 JST TAIPEI — Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is eliminating the use of Chinese chipmaking equipment in its most advanced chip plants to avoid any …
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On May 25, 2025, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule made a successful splashdown off the coast of California, bringing back an impressive 6,700 pounds of scientific experiments, hardware, and innovative technology from the International Space Station (ISS). This mission, the 32nd commercial resupply mission for NASA, not only highlighted the ongoing advancements in space exploration but also demonstrated the practical applications of …
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