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Rovers, regolith, robots: The blueprint for the moon

Researchers at Texas A&M University are designing how humans will build and survive on the moon, focusing on sustainable construction using lunar regolith. The institution's efforts aim to reduce costs associated with shipping materials to the moon, making it possible to produce rocket propellant locally.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateMay 29, 2026
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

How brain-inspired algorithms could drive down AI energy costs

Researchers propose integrating processing capability within memory units to reduce energy consumption and latency in AI applications. Inspired by the brain's efficient processing mechanisms, spiking neural networks (SNNs) can respond to irregular events and store information in the same place.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Science·DateDec 16, 2025

A survey of embodied learning for object-centric robotic manipulation

Embodied learning enables robots to adapt to new situations through physical interactions and feedback loops. This survey summarizes the latest research in object-centric robotic manipulation, covering embodied perceptual learning, policy learning, and task-oriented learning.

SourceBeijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.·JournalMachine Intelligence Research·DateDec 3, 2025
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

AI vision, reinvented: The power of synthetic data

Researchers developed CoSyn, a new approach to train open-source models using AI-generated scientific figures and charts. The resulting dataset, CoSyn-400K, includes over 400,000 synthetic images and 2.7 million sets of corresponding instructions. CoSyn-trained models match or outperform proprietary peers in various benchmark tests.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 21, 2025

Study uncovers how silkworm moth's odor detection may improve robotics

Researchers found that silkworm moths scan pheromone sources by rotating their bodies while fanning, helping them detect odor plumes. The study offers valuable design principles for aerial robots, enabling more efficient search and localization of targets.

SourceChiba University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 15, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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AI should be better understood and managed – new research warns

A Lancaster University academic argues that AI and algorithms contribute to polarization, radicalism, and political violence, posing a threat to national security. The paper examines how AI has been securitized throughout its history, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of its risks.

SourceLancaster University·JournalTechnology in Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 2, 2023

Benefiting from ancestral knowledge

A team of researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, used a mathematical model to examine the implications of intergenerational learning. They found that learning accelerated the evolutionary process, which may assist in designing more efficient hybrid algorithms.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateFeb 1, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Drones show promise in speeding up communication with underwater robots for ocean surveys

Researchers from The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science have found that drones can be used as communication bases with underwater robotic devices (AUVs) for ocean surveys. UAVs offer high-speed observations, mobility, and resistance to ocean currents, making them suitable candidates for this application.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalRemote Sensing·DateOct 29, 2021