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European Space Agency

Watch a meteor’s incredible light show above Spain and Portugal

The meteor's colors indicated the presence of magnesium. ABC News / YouTubeThe European Space Agency thinks the object was likely a comet. The post Watch a meteor’s incredible light show above Spain and Portugal appeared first on Popular Science.

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May 1924: Popular Science profiles George Mallory’s tragic quest to conquer Everest

May 1924 Popular Science article about an early expedition to climb Mount Everest. Popular Science'Will they succeed? They will if they can conquer nature.' The post May 1924: Popular Science profiles George Mallory’s tragic quest to conquer Everest appeared first on Popular Science.

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Used EVs are getting cheaper. Should you buy one?

When shopping for a used EV, you need to focus on the battery. DepositPhotosA lot has changed since Tesla started development on its $100,000 Roadster 20 years ago. The post Used EVs are getting cheaper. Should you buy one? appeared first on Popular Science.

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Sarcasm Examples

Computational Linguistics

Neural network trained on ‘Friends’ can recognize sarcasm

Chandler on 'Friends' is known for his sarcasm. YouTube/Warner BrosResearchers say their new algorithm trained on a database of TV show clips can detect sarcasm 75% of the time. The post Neural network trained on ‘Friends’ can recognize sarcasm appeared first on Popular Science.

OpenAI dissolved its team dedicated to preventing rogue AI

The 'superalignment team' existed for less than a year at OpenAI. Deposit PhotosThe company ended the project less than a year after it started. The post OpenAI dissolved its team dedicated to preventing rogue AI appeared first on Popular Science.

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Wild NASA proposal envisions magnetic hover trains on the moon

Artist concept of novel approach proposed by a 2024 NIAC Phase II awardee for possible future missions depicting lunar surface with planet Earth on the horizon. Credit: Ethan SchalerNASA thinks the ‘Flexible Levitation on a Track’ (FLOAT) idea has potential, and wants to see more. The post Wild NASA proposal envisions magnetic hover trains on the moon appeared first on Popular Science.

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Federal Bureau Of Investigation

Fbi Agent

The untold story of the first U.S.-based nuclear spy, and how he got away with it

MIT Press ReaderThe saga of Clarence Hiskey, a chemist employed by the Manhattan Project, and Arthur Adams, a spy-runner, has largely fallen down a memory hole. The post The untold story of the first U.S.-based nuclear spy, and how he got away with it appeared first on Popular Science.

How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water

Researchers may not fully understand how 'biosorption' works, but its effects are clear. Deposit PhotosA single brewery in Boston could produce enough waste yeast to treat the entire city’s water supply. The post How recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water appeared first on Popular Science.

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Video Phone

Satirical Illustrations

Rick Astley

Science Videos

Diy Life

Move over, Facetime: We’re calling on a 1987 Mitsubishi VisiTel video phone

In 1988, Mitsubishi’s VisiTel looked like the future of video telecommunication. Composite: DepositPhotos, PopSciThe question remains: Do you want to see my face? The post Move over, Facetime: We’re calling on a 1987 Mitsubishi VisiTel video phone appeared first on Popular Science.

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Public Private Partnership

The Future Is Now

New River

Is the future of trucking electric? We drove the VNR Electric to find out.

The VNR Electric is a big part of Volvo's sustainability goals. But how does it drive?. VolvoWe traveled to rural Virginia to see where Volvo makes the truck and take it for a spin. The post Is the future of trucking electric? We drove the VNR Electric to find out. appeared first on Popular Science.

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Worryingly bendy humanoid robot can crush nuts, slice Coke bottles

The G1 Humanoid Agent was shown twirling a staff, soldering wires, and crushing walnuts with its fists. Unitree / YouTubeUnitree’s unsettling ‘G1 Humanoid Agent’ can be yours for just $16,000. But the nightmare fuel is free. The post Worryingly bendy humanoid robot can crush nuts, slice Coke bottles appeared first on Popular Science.

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Electrical Components

How Rolls-Royce built its first EV, the Spectre

Is it still a legitimate Rolls-Royce with an electric powertrain? Yes, and then some. Rolls-RoyceThe 18-foot-long coupe brings an ethereal magic carpet ride smoothness. The post How Rolls-Royce built its first EV, the Spectre appeared first on Popular Science.

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Chicken fat supercapacitors could store green energy of the future

The soot from burning off rendered chicken fat can be made into supercapacitors. Deposit PhotosResearchers tested a surprising new way to recycle the biowaste. The post Chicken fat supercapacitors could store green energy of the future appeared first on Popular Science.

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Washington state deploys $30,000 drone to combat graffiti

Aquiline's Spartacus Endure drone is reportedly already used for window and roof cleaning. Credit: Washington State Department of TransportationThe drone will shoot paint out a modified nozzle to cover vandalism. The post Washington state deploys $30,000 drone to combat graffiti appeared first on Popular Science.