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AI could transform visual effects in film — but the emerging field is mired in copyright issues
While many people in the creative industries are worrying that AI is about to steal their jobs, Oscar-winning film director…
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Robot developers keep making it seem like housebots are imminent when they’re decades away
The walking, talking, dancing Optimus robots at the recent Tesla demonstration generated huge excitement. But this turned to disappointment as…
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Bizarre, nine-day seismic signal caused by epic landslide in Greenland
Big splash — Unidentified seismic object resulted in skyscraper-high tsunami. Steven Hicks and Kristian Svennevig, The Conversation – Sep 14,…
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A chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee
For many people, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is the start of a great day. But caffeine can cause…
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Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal—and why it won’t go back
Enlarge / Jürgen Trittin, member of the German Bundestag and former environment minister, stands next to an activist during an…
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Study shows ‘benevolent sexism’ in startups widens the gender gap
Our understanding of the challenges women face in the startup ecosystem is limited. Past research has focused on overt negative…
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Astroforensics could be one of the coolest new careers of the future
Nasa’s Artemis program is scheduled to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a permanent orbiting laboratory by the end…
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Redwoods are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins
growth gains — New study finds that giant sequoias add 70 cm of height and store 160 kg of carbon…
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Flowers grown floating on polluted waterways can help clean up nutrient runoff
here’s hoping it also masks the runoff smell — Cut-flower farms could be a sustainable option for mitigating water pollution.…
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Hermit crabs find new homes in plastic waste: Shell shortage or clever choice?
ocean real estate bargains — The crustaceans are making the most of what they find on the seafloor. Mark Briffa,…
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