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upstart writes:How to build (and rebuild) with glass:

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taylorvich writes:https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-nondestructive-microwave-radar-moisture-walls.html

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upstart writes:Fossil fuel-free jet propulsion with air plasmas:

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taylorvich writes:https://phys.org/news/2024-12-geochemical-surveys-reveal-ancient-copper.html

upstart writes:Lawmakers stripped language that would keep the Trump administration from wielding unprecedented authority to surveil Americans.:

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upstart writes:They may one day deliver drugs within the human body:

owl writes:http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2024/12/storm-cloud-approaching-rapidl.html

upstart writes:Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service:

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upstart writes:The Oropouche virus is spreading to new places:

upstart writes:Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly:

upstart writes:Ireland wanted to build data centres for the AI boom. Now they fear blackouts:

upstart writes:Ultra-thin diamond wafers for electronics made using sticky tape:

upstart writes:Why childhood vaccines are a public health success story:

owl writes:https://crookedtimber.org/2024/11/11/occasional-paper-four-hidden-species-of-portuguese-man-o-war/

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Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/12/watch-carnivorous-squirrels-chow-down-on-tasty-voles/

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taylorvich writes:https://phys.org/news/2024-12-purple-diamond-maser-day-amplify.html

taylorvich writes:https://phys.org/news/2024-12-south-florida-beachfront-faster.html

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Freeman writes:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/buying-a-tv-in-2025-expect-lower-prices-more-ads-and-an-os-war/

owl writes:https://hackaday.com/2024/12/18/why-did-early-cd-rom-drives-rely-on-awkward-plastic-caddies/

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fliptop writes:Just two decades ago, China had little capacity to make cars, and owning one was considered novel. Today, China produces and exports more cars than any other country in the world:

An Anonymous Coward writes:Years ago, a lady in New York randomly received the automobile license plate number NCC-1701, an identifier well known to Star Trek fans.Around 2020, she began losing eyesight, stopped driving, sold her car and surrendered her license plates.Later people began buying novelty license plates with this ID, placing them on their cars, and, when these people got OCR issued tickets for traffic violations, the bills got sent to this poor woman. Hundreds of them.The issue seems to have been resolved, but it does raise the question of how much trust we can put in automated identification systems and automated traffic fines.The YAHOO story about this can be found here.Original SubmissionRead more of this story at SoylentNews.

fliptop writes:An Idaho mine will be the only US source of the key mineral antimony after 18 years of permitting:

JoeMerchant writes:https://defence-blog.com/russia-follows-ukraine-in-creating-drone-forces/Russia plans to create a new branch of its military dedicated to unmanned systems, the "Unmanned Systems Forces," by the third quarter of 2025.The announcement was made by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, signaling an intensified focus on drone warfare amid rapidly evolving military technologies."In accordance with the directive of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, it is proposed to form a new branch of the military-the Unmanned Systems Forces. With your approval, we will complete its establishment by the third quarter of next year," Belousov said during a defense briefing.-------Meanwhile: https://breakingdefense.com/2024/09/russia-should-know-better-than-to-put-an-anti-satellite-nuke-in-space-norad-chief-says/Belousov highlighted the extensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) by Russian forces, stating that over 3,500 drones are deployed daily and that this number "continues to grow." According to the Russian Defense Ministry, their air defense systems have intercepted more than 27,000 drones in 2024 alone, underscoring the growing role of UAVs in modern conflict.Russia's move to formalize its drone operations into a separate branch comes in the wake of Ukraine's pioneering efforts in this domain. In the summer of 2023, Ukraine became the first country to establish an independent military branch dedicated to drone systems, the Unmanned Systems Forces. This initiative has been pivotal in Ukraine's defense strategy, reflecting the technological advancements and challenges posed by its ongoing war with Russian forces.Ukraine's early adoption of an unmanned systems branch demonstrated the strategic advantages of a specialized force, particularly in countering traditional military tactics and enhancing reconnaissance, targeting, and precision strikes. The effectiveness of such forces has likely influenced Russia's decision to create its own equivalent.For Russia, this move not only reflects its acknowledgment of the success of unmanned systems in Ukraine but also its aim to maintain technological parity in an increasingly competitive field.Original SubmissionRead more of this story at SoylentNews.

taylorvich writes:https://phys.org/news/2024-12-gravitational-memory-effect-core-collapse.html

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taylorvich writes:https://gizmodo.com/the-famous-bering-land-bridge-was-more-like-a-swamp-geologists-say-2000539043

upstart writes:Engineering the Impossible: Scientists Solve 200-Year-Old Polymer Puzzle:

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upstart writes:Airborne observations identify major source of US landfill methane emissions:

Frosty Piss writes:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd605e48q1vo

upstart writes:Worthy of a Science Fiction Movie: NASA's Juno Probe Captures an Image of a Dolphin on Jupiter's Surface:

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fliptop writes:Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAi employee, helped gather and organize the enormous amounts of internet data used to train the startup's ChatGPT chatbot: