“Unlike language, where we don’t have mathematical models to describe what the next word should be, when it comes to physics, we do have those models. And what we’re seeing is that machine learning is actually quite good at computation, not just pattern recognition,” said co-founder Darren Garvey.

BeyondMath’s ‘digital wind tunnel’ puts a physics-based AI simulation to work on F1 cars

Starpath is building robots that it hopes will be able to autonomously mine liquid oxygen from the moon. That liquid oxygen can then be used to develop fuel for spacecrafts, which could make it possible for humans to travel farther through space than they have thus far. This plan is...

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At Ikea warehouses, drones are getting put to the test, and it’s working. Instead of using drones for delivery, Ikea is using drones to manage its large warehouses of inventory. Thanks to the hardware startup Verity, these blue and yellow drones are zipping around 16 European stores, getting into high up, hard-to-reach places to scan items and keep inventory up-to-date. That’s a lot more efficient — and probably safer — than sending a human up on a lift 100 feet into the air just to scan some products. This technology is compelling enough that Verity, which has been around for 10 years, has raised more than $40 million just in the last year.

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Until today, we’ve seen exactly 40 seconds of Boston Dynamics’ new electric Atlas in action. The Hyundai-owned robotics stalwart is very much still in the early stages of commercializing the biped for factory floors. For now, however, it’s doing the thing Boston Dynamics does second best after building robots: showing off in viral video form.

Boston Dynamics’ new electric Atlas can do push-ups

Streamlining the design process allows engineers and designers to focus on other areas, like improving the efficiency and output of the designed batteries. Korean company LG Energy Solution has slashed the time it takes to design battery cells for electric vehicles and other appliances, thanks to an innovative AI process.

Korean company creates mind-blowing algorithm capable of reducing battery design time: 'A consistent level of design quality and speed'

California-based company Figure has unveiled its second-generation humanoid robot, Figure 02. This innovative creation is initially targeted at production lines in commercial settings, where it aims to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. However, Figure has ambitious plans for the future. It envisions a time when these advanced robots will serve as bipedal butlers in our homes, transforming the way we interact with technology in our daily lives.

Next-gen humanoid robot is knocking at your door

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“When I think of my whole career in physics, this is the work that I think 10 to 20 years from now could change the world.”

MIT’s breakthrough transistor could be game-changer for electronics

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Researchers from North Carolina State University and Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated a technology capable of a suite of data storage and computing functions—repeatedly storing, retrieving, computing, erasing or rewriting data—that uses DNA rather than conventional electronics. Previous DNA data storage and computing technologies could complete some but not all of these tasks.

For first time, DNA tech offers both data storage and computing functions

The batteries that power our electronics may be getting a powerful glow-up after researchers made a game-changing discovery to prevent deterioration in metal cells. In July, Sweden's Chalmers University of Technology announced that its breakthrough with metal electrodes could pave the way for electric cars with longer ranges and even more electric aircraft.

Researchers make game-changing battery discovery with potential to revolutionize modern technology: 'This type of fundamental research is important'

Unitree Unveils G1 Humanoid Robot for Mass Production. Chinese robotics company Unitree has announced plans to bring its G1 humanoid robot to mass production, potentially marking a significant step in making advanced robotics accessible to the public. With a price tag of $16,000, the G1 could become one of the first capable humanoid robots available for home use.

Unitree G1: Affordable Humanoid Robot Brings Advanced Capabilities to Homes and Research

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Tested on the racetrack, this clean-burning fuel offers an alternative to EVs for zero-carbon emissions transportation. With the automotive industry headed toward greener transportation, electric vehicles have been the face of the shift. Meanwhile, another promising clean technology is quietly coming to the fore – hydrogen. A future in which hydrogen vehicles share the road seems increasingly possible as numerous established automakers such as BMW, Toyota, Hyundai, Honda, and others continue to invest in hydrogen tech development.

Toyota unveils hydrogen-fueled prototype

[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, August 21st, 2024]. Expansion Enables Greater Access to Liquidity and New Institutional Use Cases. Aave, the leading DeFi protocol governed by the Aave DAO, today announced the launch of Aave V3 on Era Mainnet powered by ZKsync. With efficient and secure transactions provided by ZKsync technology, the launch of Aave V3 on Era is poised to bring liquidity and yield generation capabilities to the Elastic Chain ecosystem. Users of Aave will gain access to advanced zero-knowledge (ZK) technology that provides low-cost transactions while deriving security from Ethereum using cryptographic validity proofs. As part of the integration, Chainlink will provide secure and reliable price feeds.

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Like Peloton, Aviron’s real play is content. At $29 a month, the service is $15 less than Peloton’s subscription. It’s presumably also less pricey to produce, as the company’s play revolves around games, rather than studio-based instructors. In its press material, Aviron promises to turn “addictive...

Gamified rower startup Aviron branches out into bikes

New Digital System Reduces Drone Flight Approval Times from 21 Days to 5, Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in the Airport’s Flight Restricted Zone. UK-based Unified Traffic Management (UTM) technology provider Altitude Angel recently announced that Cambridge City Airport has begun using their Approval Services platform, allowing drone operators to request and pay for operations within the airport’s airspace digitally.

Cambridge City Airport Adopts Altitude Angel’s Approval Services Platform for Streamlined Drone Operations

Renovate Robotics on Tuesday unveiled its latest rooftop robot, the Rufus V1. The system is a refinement of the prototypes the New York-based firm showcased earlier this year. It automates one of construction’s most common — and dangerous — tasks. The startup has clearly come a long way since we first covered it in May 2023, when its robot was made up of several DeWalt nail guns mounted to a gantry system.

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TechCrunch Minute: AI could help design and test F1 cars faster

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