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Watch: T800 humanoid kung fu kicks its way to mass production
by Stefan Ionescu
EngineAI's T800 humanoid robot, backed by 1-billion yuan in funding, boasts acrobatic combat skills, human-like agility, modular batteries, and advanced AI. Mass production begins in 2026, aiming to revolutionize industrial applications worldwide.
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ObesityIllnesses and conditionsBody and Mind
First GLP-1 weight-loss pill on sale in the US within weeks for $149 a month
by Bronwyn Thompson
The next transformative phase of weight-loss medication is upon us, with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approving Novo Nordisk's highly anticipated oral GLP-1 drug – with a starting dose available in early January for US$149.
TentsGearOutdoors
1-minute instant glamping tent strips open huge immersive views
by C.C. Weiss
The CanvasCamp Mouflon Tent pulls together a rugged canvas build, instant-pitching integrated hub frame and massive windows on all four sides like no other tent we've seen. It looks perfect for a night in the park or an extended overland expedition.
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AircraftTransport
Video: Engineering the turbulence out of long, thin jet wings
by Michael Franco
Making the wings on passenger jets thinner and longer can go a long way toward reducing drag and making them more efficient, but they vibrate like crazy. Engineers at NASA and Boeing are now tackling the problem.
RoboticsTechnology
'Stingraybot' uses microbubble muscles controlled by ultrasound
by Malcolm Azania
The new “stingraybot” from a team at ETH Zurich (the Federal Institute of Technology of Switzerland) offers enormous promise for surgery, medical care, wildlife biology, robotics, and more, thanks to muscular membranes of microbubbles.
EnvironmentScience
Record-breaking drilling expedition solves massive earthquake mystery
by Michael Franco
Since 2011, scientists have been puzzled about the force resulting from a gigantic earthquake and tsunami that destroyed, among other things, Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Plant. Now, a Guinness World Record drilling expedition has solved the puzzle.
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WearablesConsumer TechTechnology
AI-powered 'glasses' help the blind go places – safely
by Abhimanyu Ghoshal
An upcoming wearable device for the legally blind could help them navigate public and outdoor spaces independently, acting as 'glasses' that guide them through their surroundings. Maker .Lumen is accepting reservations now.
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