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A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste.

By Ben Guarino

As Candela’s P-12 gracefully flew over the waterways in Stockholm this morning, the event marked the first-ever commercial operation of a hydrofoil electric ferry.

It’s been a long time coming for the P-12, with years of development resulting in the first images of the boat released over two years ago and testing getting started only last year.

Now the first Candela P-12 in commercial operation, named “Nova”, set out this morning from Tappström, quickly reaching its destination at Stockholm City Hall. The 15 km (9 mile) journey took just 30 minutes, or around half the time it normally takes by car or public transit.

We are used to the notion of classical harmonic oscillators; these are oscillators fluctuating coherently-this is, symmetrically-around their equilibrium position, experiencing a restoring force F proportional to the displacement x following the relationship F = – kx, being k a positive constant commonly known in the mechanics of ideal springs.

If F is the only force acting on the system (which means there is no friction with the environment) the system is called a simple harmonic oscillator, and it undergoes a sinusoidal oscillations about the equilibrium point, with a constant amplitude and a constant frequency that does not depend on the amplitude.

In real life, for example in the case of a spring, we see a damped oscillation because it will decrease with time due to friction. So basically, the harmonic oscillation is a very useful idealization that allows to simplify many physical problems.

A comprehensive review of the economic impacts of nature-based solutions (NbS), led by the University of Oxford and published this week in PLOS Climate, concludes they can unlock prosperity by boosting local economies, increasing agricultural productivity and creating jobs.

EngineAI’s SE01 humanoid robot redefines robotics with its smooth, human-like movement powered by advanced AI neural networks, showcasing a new level of realism in robotic technology. Clone Robotics pushes the boundaries further, creating a lifelike torso with synthetic muscles and joints that replicate the human musculoskeletal system, setting a new standard in AI-driven, realistic robotics. These innovations from EngineAI and Clone Robotics are transforming the future of humanoid robots, bringing AI and robotics closer to lifelike androids capable of human-like behavior, movement, and dexterity.

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EngineAI’s groundbreaking humanoid robot, SE01, with AI-driven natural movement that mimics human gait.
Clone Robotics’ advanced torso robot, featuring synthetic muscles and joints for lifelike movement.
Real-world applications and implications for humanoid robots in industries, education, and daily life.

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SNMREC is initiating a pioneering feasibility study to establish an offshore ocean current test facility in Palm Beach County, marking a first-of-its-kind project that utilizes top marine energy expertise.

Bioelectric networks as targets for regenerative medicine.

Read it Here: If aliens visit Earth, let’s hope they’ve overcome their savage past — Big Think.

John Hopfield, one of this year’s winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics, is a true polymath.

John Hopfield has had a varied career and delights in working in the cracks between disciplines.