China's 99% efficient afterburner tech could make it 'unrivaled in air combat'
The new afterburner technology also reduces engine wear by as much as 80%.
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What is AGI, really? Big tech honchos predict human-level AI by 2025 or 2026
Altman projects AGI by 2025, while Amodei anticipates it by 2026 or 2027, but recent trends suggest progress in AI development may be slowing.
The neutrino frontier: How tiny particles could answer big questions about the cosmos
In 2023, IceCube scientists confirmed high-energy neutrinos from the Milky Way, ushering in a new era of multi-messenger astronomy.
What is AGI, really? Big tech honchos predict human-level AI by 2025 or 2026
Altman projects AGI by 2025, while Amodei anticipates it by 2026 or 2027, but recent trends suggest progress in AI development may be slowing.
The neutrino frontier: How tiny particles could answer big questions about the cosmos
In 2023, IceCube scientists confirmed high-energy neutrinos from the Milky Way, ushering in a new era of multi-messenger astronomy.
Ratting out poachers: Rats take on illegal wildlife trade by sniffing out elephant tusks
African giant pouched rats were trained to detect the scent of pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhino horn, and African blackwood.
How vaporizing plastics could be key to saving a failing recycling industry
Scientists at UC Berkeley have developed a new chemical recycling process that allows for plastic creation to happen from scratch.
How Halo Space's 'Aurora' balloons bring near-space tourism to the masses
In an exclusive with IE, HALO Space's CEO and CTO discussed the tech powering the Aurora capsule, and their vision for near-space exploration.
Inside the battle to engineer the perfect anticoagulant for millions
Beyond its role in preventing blood clots, recent studies indicate heparin's potential in treating inflammation, cancer, and even Covid-19.
Party animals? Ecologists find that booze isn’t just for humans
Consuming ethanol may strengthen social interactions among animals, promoting greater cohesion and cooperation within groups.
Can solar geoengineering delay the climate crisis or make things worse?
Some scientists see solar geoengineering as a "Plan B" for the climate crisis, while others fear it enables fossil fuel reliance.
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Extinct hominid from 200,000 year ago in China is likely new human species
Extinct hominid from 200,000 year ago in China is likely new human species
It’s time to reorganize our understanding of the first humans, according to research heads Christopher Bae and Wu Xiujie.
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Spin-powered crystals could boost clean hydrogen production 200 times
Spin-powered crystals could boost clean hydrogen production 200 times
It holds the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of the water-splitting process.
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NYU performs world's first fully robotic double lung transplant in medical milestone
NYU performs world's first fully robotic double lung transplant in medical milestone
Small rib incisions enabled a robotic system to remove, prepare, and implant lungs, completing a fully robotic double lung transplant.
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F-35 vs. J-35A: Breaking down the features and specs of top fifth-generation jets
F-35 vs. J-35A: Breaking down the features and specs of top fifth-generation jets
In our in-depth look at these advanced combat aircraft, discover how China's J-35A compares with the US's F-35, from stealth technology to engine performance.
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BYD’s next-gen Blade battery for safer, more powerful EVs to launch in 2025
BYD’s next-gen Blade battery for safer, more powerful EVs to launch in 2025
Its design resembles that of a blade, making it thinner and longer than conventional batteries.
