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15th century Mexico witnessed child sacrifices to assuage rain god: Study
Archaeologists uncover 42 child sacrifices at Templo Mayor, revealing a desperate Mexica ritual to end a devastating drought.
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First-ever mechanical qubit with a long lifespan created on shiny sapphire crystal
First-ever fully functional mechanical qubit is a two-in-one system combining the abilities of a mechanical oscillator and a ...
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Fusion plasma confinement could be enhanced with magnetic fields breakthrough
Generating electricity with fusion reaction will be possible when the plasma inside stellarators are hot enough, which can be ...
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Beijing’s base in South China Sea cuts emergency response time by 50%: Study
A strategic base in the South China Sea's Spratly Islands has positioned China as the fastest responder to emergencies in the region.
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US military’s new counter-UAS system tested, can detect up to 500 targets
The U.S. military is testing a new counter-UAS system, the Teledyne Cerberus XL, which can detect up to 500 targets ...
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A living world in space: Interstellar generation ship design with 250-year life invited
A new competition, Project Hyperion, invites submissions for the design of a crewed interstellar generation ship.
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Robotic shorts make walking, jogging easier with 18% less energy use for seniors
WalkON is a pair of soft robotic shorts designed to enhance walking efficiency for older individuals by assisting hip flexion ...
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First evidence of familial embalming in Europe dates back to 16th century: Study
Archaeologists studying the crypts at Château des Milandes uncover first evidence of embalming practices in Early Modern ...
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How Fervo Energy is tapping into the boundless source of energy beneath our feet
Fervo Energy's breakthroughs in geothermal power plant technology will soon help California transition into a cleaner energy future.
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Astronomers spot rare double-gravitational lens formed by two aligned galaxies
Astronomers have discovered two galaxies that are perfectly aligned, allowing their combined gravitational pull to act as a compound lens.
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Finland’s 100MW sand battery turns 2,000 tons of fireplace waste into power
The giant Sand Battery will be the main power source for Pornainen’s district heating network. It will be capable of ...
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Ex-officials allege US reverse-engineered alien tech for ‘secretive arms race’
The statement highlights concerns that the U.S. military and intelligence have concealed vital information about UAPs from ...