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The CHARM is even supposed to be able to measure glucose (image upscaled using AI)

CHARM smart ring measures glucose & ketones via sweat

The Continuous Health Analyzing Ring Module (CHARM) demonstrates how smart rings could monitor glucose, lactate, and other biomarkers through sweat rather than optical sensors. However, significant limitations remain.
Silvio Werner, 30 Jul 2026 09:42
An image showing the Moon.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage will hit the Moon in the coming days

In the coming days, the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will collide with the Moon. And while scientists will be able to observe and study this event, you may also be able to see it from Earth under favorable conditions.
Alexis Stegmann, 28 Jul 2026 23:23
Monocab campus shuttle on a 20-meter test track

Monocab: Self-balancing monorail now runs on new tracks as a campus shuttle

The Monocab concept was originally intended to operate on disused rail lines. Researchers are now also exploring its use on a single newly built track. The first vehicle is already running on a test section, an approach that could avoid several problems inherent in the original concept.
Andreas Sebayang, 25 Jul 2026 19:54
The new models in the Galaxy Z series.

Titanium instead of plastic: How Samsung is reinventing its foldable phone

Seven years of development have gone into the new Galaxy Z series, and the result is more than just a thinner body. With "Flex Titanium," Samsung is introducing an aerospace-grade material to foldable displays on a large scale for the first time, thereby making room for a more powerful battery, faster charging, and greater everyday practicality. A look behind the scenes of a technology that demonstrates how user feedback transforms into true engineering excellence, but Samsung remains adamant only when it comes to PWM.
Daniel Schmidt, 22 Jul 2026 15:15
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a red dwarf.

A Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting a Sun-like star has been discovered

Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-sized exoplanet orbiting a star located about 910 light-years from Earth. But while this discovery provides a better understanding of the universe, further studies will need to be conducted in the future.
Alexis Stegmann, 19 Jul 2026 18:15
A user of BrainCo's mind-control technology robotically grabbing an apple by thought alone.

BrainCo unveils brain-controlled robot AI platform: The future of eating Cheetos while building PCs hands-free with just a thought

BrainCo has demonstrated at WAIC 2026 the ability to remotely control robotic hands, arms, and humanoids with just a thought thanks to the company's brain-computer interface (BCI) and brain-controlled robot AI platform technology.
David Chien, 19 Jul 2026 01:48
CATL's Tener sodium-ion system

CATL's new sodium battery lasts 30 years and is already replacing lithium in grid storage

CATL and Dutch firm Alfen have announced a deal to deploy 5 GWh of Tener Sodium battery systems across Europe from 2027. Rated for 15,000 cycles and a 30-year service life, the system easily outlasts lithium iron phosphate alternatives.
Anubhav Sharma, 18 Jul 2026 04:32
An artist's illustration showing a blue planet and two stars.

An atmosphere has been detected for the first time around a rocky exoplanet

Astronomers have detected an atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf for the first time. However, while this is a major breakthrough, further observations will be needed to better understand this unique world.
Alexis Stegmann, 17 Jul 2026 20:46
Subway Builder is now available on Steam

New on Steam: This management sim lets players recreate real-world subway systems using census data

Unhappy with your city's subway system? Subway Builder lets players redesign it using real census population data, showing what an efficient public transit network could achieve, although only a limited selection of cities is available.
Andreas Sebayang, 17 Jul 2026 19:00
Whoop is working on non-invasive glucose monitoring (symbol image)

Whoop’s patent points to needle-free blood sugar tracking in a wearable

Whoop is working on a non-invasive way to measure blood sugar. That is not based on a leak, but on an official patent filed by the company itself. It also raises a number of questions.
Silvio Werner, 16 Jul 2026 19:20
An image showing a galaxy.

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals a striking image of Centaurus A

NASA has recently unveiled an image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope showing the merger of two galaxies. Thanks to this instrument, astronomers are able to better understand these structures, although some mysteries remain.
Alexis Stegmann, 12 Jul 2026 22:55
The Chūō Shinkansen route and earthquake risk in 2013

Chūō Shinkansen: Japan's maglev railway is ready to be built

Japan's Chūō Shinkansen high-speed maglev project has cleared a major hurdle. Construction near Shizuoka had been delayed due to environmental concerns, but an agreement has now been announced.
Andreas Sebayang, 11 Jul 2026 21:32
Eurostar is using Alstom's Avelia Horizon platform

Heat wave: Eurostar Celestia trains get "Sahara option"

To ensure it can still offer functioning air conditioning on trains in the coming decades, Eurostar is playing it safe. The company has chosen the "Sahara option" for its Celestia trainsets, even though it will be expensive. Eurostar is likely to benefit from the development of a train for North Africa.
Andreas Sebayang, 10 Jul 2026 02:06
Computer and video games: Researchers reveal surprising findings on screen time and gaming addiction

Gaming addiction: Playtime is not the problem for teens

Video games and teenagers: A new study from Austria's KL Krems private university offers surprising findings on screen time. It is not hours of gaming that harm cognition, but hidden addictive behavior. Here is an overview of the data on shooter games, strategy titles, and the serious effects of internet gaming disorder.
Ronald Matta, 09 Jul 2026 16:35
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a star.

This exoplanet, located about 25 light-years from Earth, could be habitable

Astronomers have recently conducted new studies on an exoplanet located near Earth. According to their findings, this new world could be habitable, although further observations will be needed with the help of future space telescopes.
Alexis Stegmann, 08 Jul 2026 22:48
An artist's illustration showing two neutron stars and a planet.

Astronomers have discovered a new millisecond pulsar in the Milky Way

A team of astronomers has recently discovered a new millisecond pulsar located in our galaxy. But while this discovery is very interesting, researchers will have to conduct further observations to try to better understand it.
Alexis Stegmann, 01 Jul 2026 19:04
An earlier pilot variant being tested back in 2024.

Artemis officially launches electric hydrofoil pilot boats

In the future, maritime pilots may be able to approach large ships at high speeds enabled by hydrofoils. Artemis has introduced a pilot-specific variant of the EF-12 capable of transporting maritime pilots at nearly 56 km/h (34.8 mph), following earlier tests confirming that the vessel can safely approach large ships and their wake without issues.
Andreas Sebayang, 29 Jun 2026 12:27
A new method promises to extend the lifespan of lithium batteries.

Researchers develop method for reviving dead lithium batteries to near 100% capacity

Researchers have developed a new process that restores worn lithium-ion batteries without the need for complete recycling. Early tests recovered up to 95% of original capacity and suggest the method could extend battery lifespans while sharply reducing recycling costs, pollution and water use.
Jacob Fisher, 28 Jun 2026 02:01
A nonprofit team has relaunched climate.gov as climate.us.

US climate.gov website relaunched by nonprofit after Trump administration takes it offline

A nonprofit group has just relaunched climate.gov as climate.us after the Trump administration took the federal portal offline last year. The restored platform aims to preserve public access to climate data while developing new tools and educational resources for broader public understanding.
Jacob Fisher, 24 Jun 2026 16:45
Ironplac is intended to turn walls into active surfaces.

29-year-old Argentinian invents magnetic cement

An Argentinian man has developed prototype cement blend that allows finished walls to hold magnet-backed objects without drilling or nails. While the material may make walls more versatile, its future depends on unresolved questions about load capacity, durability, humidity resistance and long-term use.
Jacob Fisher, 24 Jun 2026 01:43
The Tener sodium-ion battery ESS.

First sodium-ion battery ESS with 25-year service life comes in 30 MWh modules

CATL just went from making the world's biggest lithium-ion energy storage container to putting out the most ambitious sodium-ion grid storage system announced yet. The Tener sodium-ion ESS offers up to 30 years lifespan.
Daniel Zlatev, 22 Jun 2026 20:02
Atmospheric water harvesting is increasingly gaining traction as a means of providing drinking water.

Wearable jacket turns air into 900 mL of drinking water daily

Engineers have developed a wearable jacket that can harvest moisture from the air and produce up to 900 milliliters of clean drinking water per day, offering a potential lifeline for hikers, field workers and emergency responders in areas devoid of water.
Jacob Fisher, 21 Jun 2026 16:59
Thanks to plasma pyrolysis, ground coffee can be converted into fuel in just 90 seconds.

From waste to fuel: New method transforms used ground coffee into high-quality fuel in 90 seconds

Researchers have developed a novel process that converts wet spent coffee grounds into high-quality biochar in just 90 seconds. The method could turn millions of tons of coffee waste into renewable fuel and valuable carbon materials for decentralized waste-to-energy systems.
Jacob Fisher, 21 Jun 2026 16:58
An image showing an exoplanet and a star in the universe.

Astronomers discover a super-Neptune with the lowest density ever found

Astronomers have discovered a super-Neptune with one of the lowest densities ever found. But while this discovery is important, further studies will need to be conducted to better understand this celestial object.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 Jun 2026 18:41
An image showing the supernova SN 1993J.

A supernova remnant may have been discovered in the Milky Way

Thanks to the Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found the remnant of a supernova in our galaxy. However, another hypothesis has also been put forward to explain the origin of this structure.
Alexis Stegmann, 12 Jun 2026 18:57
An image showing the Ring Nebula.

The Gemini North telescope reveals the final moments of a star

The Gemini North telescope has recently unveiled a striking image showing the final moments of a star. And this discovery could help researchers to better understand how planetary nebulae form and evolve.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 Jun 2026 19:02
An illustration showing two black holes.

Astronomers detect winds from a black hole reaching 30% of the speed of light

Recently, astronomers have detected powerful winds in a quasar located several billion light-years from Earth. And this is an important discovery that could help researchers to better understand black holes.
Alexis Stegmann, 10 Jun 2026 18:38
An image showing the dwarf starburst galaxy Henize 2-10.

The Large Magellanic Cloud is distorting its companion galaxy

A new study highlights the effects of the Large Magellanic Cloud on the Small Magellanic Cloud. And while these findings are significant, they also help astronomers to better understand the interactions between galaxies.
Alexis Stegmann, 08 Jun 2026 19:14
An image showing Hoag's Object.

Astronomers have discovered the most distant dormant black hole known to date

Astronomers have discovered and estimated the mass of a dormant black hole located about 10 billion light-years from Earth. And that's not all, because this discovery could help them to answer many questions regarding these celestial objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 05 Jun 2026 18:53
An image showing the galaxy NGC 3972.

Hubble captures a striking image of the spiral galaxy M88

The Hubble Space Telescope has recently unveiled a striking image of M88, a galaxy located 63 million light-years from Earth. This image reveals many fascinating details about this galaxy, which could have a dramatic future.
Alexis Stegmann, 03 Jun 2026 18:11
An illustration showing a neutron star and another star.

Astronomers may have discovered one of the rarest explosions in the universe

By studying a supernova that occurred in 2023, astronomers may have discovered a very rare explosion. However, further studies will need to be conducted with the help of various instruments to solve this mystery.
Alexis Stegmann, 02 Jun 2026 21:23
An image showing the galaxy NGC 1275.

Hubble reveals an image of a dwarf galaxy located 23 million light-years away

Recently, the Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled a striking image of a dwarf galaxy located 23 million light-years from Earth. And this image may help researchers to better understand the early stages of the universe.
Alexis Stegmann, 01 Jun 2026 19:20
The PiEEG XR is designed to measure brain activity

For VR: PiEEG XR measures brain activity in real time

The PiEEG XR is a neural interface for spatial computing. It is intended to enable new ways of interacting in VR. In particular, the system could make it easier to convey emotions. It also uses technology well known from the medical field.
Silvio Werner, 30 May 2026 17:32
An illustration showing a red dwarf and a planet.

Astronomers discover red dwarfs absorbing matter from Earth-like planets

Astronomers have recently discovered red dwarfs absorbing matter from Earth-like planets. While this highlights the destructive behavior of red dwarfs, it also helps researchers to better understand the formation of planetary systems.
Alexis Stegmann, 29 May 2026 21:36
An illustration showing a star and two planets.

The TESS satellite has discovered a rare triple star system

Recently, a team of astronomers has discovered a triple star system with the help of the TESS satellite. And while this discovery is interesting, it could help researchers to better understand these stellar systems.
Alexis Stegmann, 28 May 2026 19:23
An AI-generated image for illustration.

Reddit in shock: Researchers keep human brains alive

Researchers are keeping the brains of deceased people partially functional using artificial support systems to test drugs. While Bexorg, the company behind the project, describes this as medical progress, Reddit is reacting with shock.
Marius Müller, 27 May 2026 13:50
An illustration showing an exoplanet and two red stars.

Astronomers discover a super-Earth that may have an atmosphere orbiting a red dwarf

Astronomers have recently discovered a super-Earth orbiting a red dwarf. And that's not all, because according to their estimates, this exoplanet may have an atmosphere and could be located in its star's habitable zone.
Alexis Stegmann, 25 May 2026 18:16
Orbit Robotics’ humanoid robot Helios has four arms but no legs, as it does not need them in space.

“The future is here”: Why this humanoid robot needs four arms

A humanoid robot with four arms, but no legs? What may look rather odd at first glance has a practical reason: the Helios robot from Orbit Robotics is designed for use in microgravity and therefore does not need legs to stand or walk.
Marius Müller, 23 May 2026 12:45
A screenshot from the livestream shows the Figure AI 03 sorting parcels.

Simply fascinating: Livestream of a robot at work goes viral

Since May 13, Figure 03 humanoid robots in San José have been sorting parcels almost continuously on camera – and the stream seems to hold a surprising fascination for viewers. Due to the high level of interest, it has now been running for over a week instead of the originally planned eight hours.
Marius Müller, 21 May 2026 15:07
An artist's illustration showing a neutron star.

Astronomers have discovered 15 new pulsars in a globular cluster near Earth

Recently, astronomers have discovered 15 new millisecond pulsars in the globular cluster 47 Tucanae, which is relatively close to Earth. But while this discovery is significant, further studies will be needed to better understand them.
Alexis Stegmann, 20 May 2026 18:15
An artist's illustration showing an exoplanet and a star.

Astronomers have discovered 27 potential exoplanets in binary systems

A new study conducted with the help of the TESS satellite has allowed astronomers to discover 27 potential exoplanets in binary systems. However, further observations will be needed to better understand them.
Alexis Stegmann, 19 May 2026 19:12
An image showing the cupola inside the ISS.

An astronaut aboard the ISS has captured a fireball in the atmosphere

NASA has recently unveiled an image captured by an astronaut aboard the ISS showing a fireball in the upper atmosphere. But while this image is impressive, the origin of this phenomenon is still unknown.
Alexis Stegmann, 18 May 2026 18:37
An image showing a black hole in the universe.

With a mass of about 50 billion times that of the Sun, this black hole is one of the largest ever discovered

Astronomers have recently discovered a black hole with a mass of about 50 billion times that of the Sun, located in a distant galaxy. And that's not all, because a second supermassive black hole may also be present in the same galaxy.
Alexis Stegmann, 15 May 2026 18:06
An illustration showing a planet, a moon, and a star.

TESS reveals nearly 6,000 exoplanets in a spectacular map of the universe

The TESS satellite has recently unveiled a map of the sky showing about 6,000 exoplanets. And this could help astronomers determine whether life exists elsewhere in the universe, although further studies will be needed.
Alexis Stegmann, 14 May 2026 18:26
The Unitree GD01 is a roughly 11-foot-tall manned mecha robot.

What Unitree’s 11-foot manned mecha robot can do

At first glance, it looks like the Power Loader from Aliens, but the Unitree GD01 is a real robot that, according to the manufacturer, is intended as a civilian vehicle or transportation platform.
Marius Müller, 14 May 2026 12:54
An artist's illustration of an asteroid.

A newly discovered asteroid will pass close to Earth in the coming days

Astronomers have recently discovered a new asteroid that will pass close to Earth in the coming days. And that's not all, because it will also be possible to observe it through amateur telescopes or via livestream.
Alexis Stegmann, 13 May 2026 15:32
The humanoid household robot 1X NEO is expected to arrive in the first US homes by the end of 2026.

1X NEO: Household robot set to launch by the end of 2026 – but with a controversial catch

A humanoid robot that can vacuum, fold laundry and unload the dishwasher sounds like the future arriving in your living room. The 1X NEO is meant to make exactly that a reality in 2026. However, there is one major catch.
Marius Müller, 13 May 2026 13:41
Google's Threat Intelligence Group confirmed the first known zero-day exploit developed using AI, targeting a 2FA bypass in a popular open-source web administration tool.

Google identifies first AI-developed zero-day exploit

Google's GTIG has confirmed the first zero-day exploit developed by AI, targeting 2FA in a web admin tool. A mass exploitation campaign was disrupted before it launched.
Darryl Linington, 12 May 2026 08:15
An illustration showing a black hole and a quasar.

With a power of 10,000 suns, jets emitted by a black hole were measured for the first time

For the first time, scientists have measured the power of jets emitted by a black hole located 7,200 light-years from Earth. And they have also managed to measure their speed, which is impressive, providing a better understanding of these objects.
Alexis Stegmann, 11 May 2026 15:46
An image showing a spiral galaxy.

Webb unveils a breathtaking image of a galaxy with an extremely bright core

The James Webb Space Telescope has recently unveiled an image of the M77 galaxy, located about 45 million light-years from Earth. And it's a unique image that reveals many details about this celestial object, which measures about 90,000 light-years in diameter.
Alexis Stegmann, 09 May 2026 18:29

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