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The fall equinox doesn't really bring equal day and night — here's why
Why does daylight still outlast darkness when fall begins?
Space.com · 2 days ago
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Hirebotics adds line tracking and linear rail capabilities to its cobots - The Robot Report
Hirebotics said these new capabilities extend the working range of the cobots, giving manufacturers greater flexibility.
The Robot Report · 2 days ago
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US Air Force got 40% more B-52s airborne without buying new jets
The US Air Force has boosted B-52 bomber availability by nearly 40% by cutting maintenance and logistics delays.
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Super-simple interface replaces a touchscreen with PVC and printer toner
Touchscreens are one of the most deceptively simple-looking technologies. A simple tap on a piece of glass can make coun…
New Atlas · 2 days ago
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Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
Ars Technica · 2 days ago
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Forget the AI Slowdown—the Vulnerability Explosion Is Already Happening
AI labs are toying with an industry-wide pact to slow development. Meanwhile, widely available AI chatbots are already h…
WIRED · 2 days ago
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch9 Wants to Tell You Everything About Your Body
Samsung’s latest smartwatch adds even more health metrics to its suite. I spent two weeks testing whether they’re actual…
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Prime Day Hasn’t Started Yet, but I’ve Already Found Deals Worth Buying
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our tea…
WIRED · 2 days ago
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Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document
The totally free macOS app Tasks.txt makes up for missing features with sheer elegance.
WIRED · 2 days ago
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Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade
Chariklo is only about 250 km across, but it has two rings, and they're changing.
Ars Technica · 2 days ago
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NASA awards SpaceX $946 million for 3 more astronaut missions to the ISS
The award brings SpaceX's total commercial crew haul to $5.92 billion.
Space.com · 2 days ago
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Mathematicians Hate AI. They Can’t Quit It
Powerful AI models have created an existential risk to the field, but researchers can’t stop relying on them because the…
WIRED · 2 days ago