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How to Make AI Faster and Smarter—With a Little Help from Physics
Rose Yu has drawn on the principles of fluid dynamics to improve deep learning systems that predict traffic, model the climate, and stabilize drones during [...]
Analysts Say Trump Trade Wars Would Harm the Entire US Energy Sector, From Oil to Solar
US renewables stand to lose big in a trade war, but the sting extends to oil and other energy industries, say researchers from Wood Mackenzie.Read [...]
Is Using a Stair Machine the Same as Climbing Stairs?
According to physics, one burns more calories than the other—and the winner might surprise you.Read More
The Plan to Send Plant-Filled ‘Gardens’ Into Orbit
Off-world agriculture has long seemed experimental, but that could soon change thanks to a collaboration between design firm Heatherwick Studio and the space architecture nonprofit [...]
Starship’s Latest Test Reveals New Problems for SpaceX to Solve
Unlike in recent tests, SpaceX’s ninth Starship survived launch, but a fuel tank leak meant it lost control before it could complete its objectives.Read More
Hummingbirds Are Evolving to Adapt to Life With Humans
Anna’s hummingbirds have evolved to have longer, larger beaks to access backyard feeders in urban areas. It could be a step toward becoming a “commensal” [...]
Mushroom Supplements Are the Biohackers’ Latest Fix (2025)
Curious about mushroom supplements? Here's what they do, what the science says, and how to know if they're right for you—according to the experts.Read More
NASA Interns Conduct Aerospace Research in Microgravity
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