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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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New 'Living' Material That Sucks CO2 From Air Developed By Scientists
Test results showed that the material continuously absorbed CO2 over a 400-day period.
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Microsoft Sued by Authors Over Use of Books in AI Training
A group of authors is suing Microsoft, alleging it used their books without permission to train its Megatron AI model. The complaint against Microsoft came a day after a California federal judge ruled that Anthropic made fair use under US copyright law of authors' material to train its AI systems but may still be liable for pirating their books.
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Earth's Mysterious "Heartbeat" Tearing Africa Apart, Forming New Ocean: Study
The study revealed how tectonic plates influence the upward flow of hot material from the deep mantle.
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In New Headache For Space Mission, India's Biology Experiments Need Fresh Material
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's much delayed space sojourn has now caused a new headache.
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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What is Liquid Glass Interface, Apple’s New Universal Design Language for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Other Devices
Liquid Glass design language was introduced by Apple at the WWDC 2025 on Monday. The new design language brings a glass-like material that can both reflect and refract content in the background. The company says this new element was built using new graphics technologies powered by Apple silicon and hardware.
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Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
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Japanese Scientists Develop Plastic That Vanishes In Seawater
The researchers revealed that the new material leaves behind nitrogen and phosphorus, which microbes can metabolise and plants can absorb.
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'To Kill A Tyrant': Zelensky's Pick At Book Fair Raises Eyebrows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife browsed the stalls at a literary fair in Kyiv on Friday and left with some new reading material - a book entitled "To Kill A Tyrant."
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MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
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Google Rolling Out Wear OS 6 Developer Preview With Material 3 Expressive Design
Google previewed Wear OS 6 at the Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, introducing a significant visual overhaul with the new Material 3 Expressive design language. The update will bring new colours, animations and buttons to smartwatches. The tech giant has also released the first developer preview of Wear OS 6, based on Android 16.
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
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Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
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Venus May Have Active Tectonics, NASA's New Study Reveals
New research based on data collected 30 years ago suggests that Venus' surface is still actively changing, likely because of molten material rising beneath its crust.
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Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs
Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...
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New 'Living' Material That Sucks CO2 From Air Developed By Scientists
Test results showed that the material continuously absorbed CO2 over a 400-day period.
-
Microsoft Sued by Authors Over Use of Books in AI Training
A group of authors is suing Microsoft, alleging it used their books without permission to train its Megatron AI model. The complaint against Microsoft came a day after a California federal judge ruled that Anthropic made fair use under US copyright law of authors' material to train its AI systems but may still be liable for pirating their books.
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Earth's Mysterious "Heartbeat" Tearing Africa Apart, Forming New Ocean: Study
The study revealed how tectonic plates influence the upward flow of hot material from the deep mantle.
-
In New Headache For Space Mission, India's Biology Experiments Need Fresh Material
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's much delayed space sojourn has now caused a new headache.
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Android 16 With Support for Live Activities, Advanced Protection Rolling Out for Pixel Devices
Google on Tuesday released the first stable version of Android 16, beginning with supported Pixel devices. The company says it is the earliest release of a major Android operating system (OS) update in the last few years and brings several new features. It adds live updates for real-time notifications and enhanced security measures courtesy of Adva...
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What is Liquid Glass Interface, Apple’s New Universal Design Language for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Other Devices
Liquid Glass design language was introduced by Apple at the WWDC 2025 on Monday. The new design language brings a glass-like material that can both reflect and refract content in the background. The company says this new element was built using new graphics technologies powered by Apple silicon and hardware.
-
Android 16 Update Release Date, Eligible Devices and What to Expect
Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting Wednesday, June 11. Google is introducing the stable version of its next generation of operating system earlier than the previous years. This year, the Mountain View-based tech giant is introducing the Material 3 Expressive design, a new battery health monitoring system, improvemen...
-
Japanese Scientists Develop Plastic That Vanishes In Seawater
The researchers revealed that the new material leaves behind nitrogen and phosphorus, which microbes can metabolise and plants can absorb.
-
'To Kill A Tyrant': Zelensky's Pick At Book Fair Raises Eyebrows
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife browsed the stalls at a literary fair in Kyiv on Friday and left with some new reading material - a book entitled "To Kill A Tyrant."
-
MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
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Google Rolling Out Wear OS 6 Developer Preview With Material 3 Expressive Design
Google previewed Wear OS 6 at the Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, introducing a significant visual overhaul with the new Material 3 Expressive design language. The update will bring new colours, animations and buttons to smartwatches. The tech giant has also released the first developer preview of Wear OS 6, based on Android 16.
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Android 16 Release: Everything You Can Expect from Google’s Upcoming OS Update
Google has released the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 update for eligible Google Pixel users. Unlike early previews and beta versions of major Android updates, the Quarterly Platform Release builds are said to be stable and ready for everyday use. This update includes elements from the Material 3 Expressive design language, which was unveiled earlier t...
-
Watch: Chimpanzees Administer First Aid To Each Other Using Plants
The new study builds on last year's discovery, where it was found that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
-
Venus May Have Active Tectonics, NASA's New Study Reveals
New research based on data collected 30 years ago suggests that Venus' surface is still actively changing, likely because of molten material rising beneath its crust.
