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China's NEO Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) is embedded in the skull, and its sensors rest on the dura mater (the tough protective membrane surrounding the brain) without penetrating delicate tissue.

​The sensors capture neural signals when the patient attempts movement and transmit them wirelessly to a computer. The software decodes these signals in real time and sends commands to a soft robotic glove, enabling patients with paralysis (such as quadriplegia) to grasp items, eat, and drink independently.

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An arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal network is a vast, interconnected underground web formed by a specific group of fungi (Glomeromycota) and the roots of the vast majority of land plants. It is a mutually beneficial (symbiotic) relationship where both organisms trade resources for survival

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Ismael was convicted of multiple charges in South Korea, including obstruction of business and distributing non-consensual deepfake content. His stunts included disruptive behavior on public transit, defacing or acting inappropriately near sensitive monuments (such as the Statue of Peace), and harassing workers in convenience stores and theme parks.

Ismael appealed the ruling, arguing his actions were "relatively minor" and citing struggles with bipolar medication.

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Because the Earth is a sphere, an observer in the Northern Hemisphere (like the UK) and an observer in the Southern Hemisphere (like Australia) stand effectively "upside down" relative to each other in a three-dimensional space.

When looking up at the Moon, the "up" direction for a UK observer points toward the celestial north, while for an Australian observer, it points toward the celestial south. This causes the exact same lunar features to appear at the bottom for one and at the top for the other

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@REM__BEN The drone is stationary. Because it is inside the closed cabin, it is moving with the air inside the vehicle. Once it is hovering, it maintains its position relative to the car’s interior, just as you do while sitting in your seat.

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The Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) spacesuit uses advanced 3D modeling and specialized knitting to circulate cold water through a network of tubes to regulate an astronaut's body temperature, and it provides a separate ventilation loop to supply fresh oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

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@itsD3lay In mathematics, multiplication must be performed before addition

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The AMOC, or Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, is a vast system of ocean currents that acts as a global "conveyor belt" for heat, salt, and nutrients. It is a critical component of Earth’s climate system because it helps distribute energy from the tropics to the North Atlantic.

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@NASA The primary goal is to perform rendezvous and docking operations between the Orion spacecraft and one or both of the commercial Human Landing Systems (HLS) being developed by private partners:
​SpaceX: Starship HLS
​Blue Origin: Blue Moon (Mk 2)

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@T_wontmiss Before words were shared, actions were the universal language. Pointing or indicating was the first bridge. By pointing at an object (like a rock or a piece of fruit) and making a specific sound, early humans could associate a vocalization with an object.

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@earthcurated wood is a product of complex biological processes (specifically lignification in plants) that require very specific planetary conditions such as a stable atmosphere, liquid water, and a robust biosphere which have not been confirmed anywhere else in the known universe

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After the sale of PayPal, Elon Musk became passionate about space exploration, specifically the goal of making humans a multi-planetary species. He initially planned a project called "Mars Oasis," which aimed to grow a plant on Mars as a publicity stunt to stir public interest.

When Musk realized that purchasing a rocket to launch the Mars Oasis mission was prohibitively expensive, he decided to start his own company to build affordable, reusable rockets instead.

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AI models can ingest hours of audio from environments like the deep ocean (for whales) or the forest floor (for mice) and isolate specific vocal signatures or rhythmic sequences.

By matching these sounds to physical behaviors captured on video, AI can suggest "meanings" based on context. For example, if a specific sequence of clicks consistently precedes a hunting maneuver in dolphins, the AI can correlate that sound with the concept of "cooperative hunting."

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This game better not have a single glitch 😭

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GTA 6 is the only video game releasing in November

No one wants to launch anywhere near it 💀

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Machine learning models like Large Language Models (LLMs) and advanced signal processing, is being used to analyze vast datasets of animal vocalizations, gestures, and behaviors to identify patterns that were previously too complex for human researchers to decode

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JUST IN: Scientists say AI has decoded communication patterns in mice, dolphins, apes, birds, whales, & cuttlefish — could eventually lead to humans communicating directly with animals.

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The inside of your eye is filled with a gel-like substance called the vitreous humor. As you age, the collagen fibers that make up this gel can clump together or shrink. These clumps cast tiny shadows to your retina which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye which you perceive as the "flying dots" or shapes floating in your vision

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a similar story went viral in Argentina in 2018, when a young man named Carlos Duarte submitted a handwritten CV to a local café because he couldn't afford to print one. His story gained massive attention and resulted in him receiving multiple job offers after the café staff shared his handwritten note online

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@THECRIMESAGA It serves as a way for the state to formally recognize significant achievements, service, or contributions to society. Idris Elba is celebrated for his acting career, but knighthoods are also awarded for contributions to charity, science, medicine, sports, and community work

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This pattern is one of the most important concepts in geology because it confirms the theory of plate tectonics.

Before this theory was widely accepted in the mid-20th century, scientists struggled to explain why earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges were concentrated in specific regions rather than spread uniformly across the globe.

By mapping seismicity, scientists were able to effectively see the boundaries where the Earth's crust is being recycled and deformed

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The condition in the image is often a result of folliculitis, which is the inflammation or infection of hair follicles.

​Higher levels of testosterone (the primary male sex hormone) can stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more sebum (oil). An overproduction of oil creates an ideal environment for bacteria, such as Cutibacterium acnes, to thrive in the hair follicles