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In a distant galaxy, George Lucas conceived of a monumental futuristic weapon. He named it the “lightsaber” and gave it to his bravest heroes or his most menacing villains. Three decades later, irrefutable evidence emerged indicating the existence of lightsabers in the universe. How was this information acquired? We placed …

Natural selection shapes all life on Earth. Organisms with the ability to adapt have a higher likelihood of successful reproduction in changing environments. Humans, like other species, exhibit some instances of recent evolution, but there is still much to learn about how natural selection is influencing the human genome. This …

A team of four teens in Hong Kong has developed the tiniest humanoid robot to date. The diminutive device is 11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches) shorter than the previous world record holder, which Pakistani inventor Zain Ahmad Qureshi set in 2022, at 14.1 centimeters (5.55 inches) tall. Aaron Ho Yat Fung, …

Medical professionals on Earth have used a remote-controlled robot to conduct simulated surgery on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant advancement in the field of space medicine. If you are curious about which astronaut was subjected to becoming the experimental subject, rest assured that the surgical operation is …

In Simcity 2000, a computer game, there was a future energy factory known as a microwave power plant. This facility absorbed solar energy in space and then transported it back to Earth. The concept has been transformed into an actuality. Since June of the previous year, a space experiment has …

Researchers have devised an innovative lithium battery with enhanced electrodes, which has the potential to substantially alter the pace at which charging occurs. Their novel battery achieves a charging time of less than five minutes, surpassing all existing batteries on the market, especially those used in electric cars. The researchers …

The Seikan Tunnel in Japan holds the record for being the longest tunnel with an underwater portion globally. It spans a total distance of 53.85 kilometers (33.4 miles), with about 23.3 kilometers (14.5 miles) passing under the seabed. The Seikan tunnel, situated under the seabed of the Tsugaru Strait at …

The ultra-high-speed maglev train developed in China has once again shattered its own speed record, reaching mind-boggling speeds of over 623 kilometers (387 miles) per hour during a test run on a full-scale track. This remarkable achievement solidifies China’s position as a frontrunner in the race for high-speed transportation innovation. …

Living in the future has revealed a humbling truth: no matter how intelligent we believe ourselves to be, a single social media post can expose our ignorance of even the most fundamental life skills or facts. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a series of intriguing events. From the heated …

Meta is currently disputing a fee imposed by the European Union on larger online platforms in accordance with its updated e-commerce regulations. This lawsuit marks the first instance where the supervisory fee has become the central point of contention, with several major tech companies expressing dissatisfaction with their legal classifications. …