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Flying water taxis begin carrying passengers in France
SeaBubbles' 5-seat electric flying water taxi model equipped with hydrofoils begins operating commercial passenger services at Lake Annecy.
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Self-driving cars operate using human brain simulation technology
Startup Minus Zero develops zPod, a self-driving public transportation vehicle with a mind of its own.
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Experience self-driving taxis in Beijing, China
Some experienced passengers said that taking a self-driving taxi is fun, safe and convenient.
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Ships and aircrafts have a range of 926km
Singaporean company ST Engineering announced the first orders for Airfish-8, a hybrid vehicle using wing-to-ground effect that will enter service in 2025.
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Super yacht design with flying balloon attached
Super yacht Colossea is equipped with a 10,000kg airship above, helping to transport passengers in areas that are difficult for yachts to reach.
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The 'winterproof' lithium-ion battery operates at -80 degrees Celsius
Chinese scientists developed a new electrolyte that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge and function well at extremely low temperatures.
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'Water batteries' are cheaper, recyclable and do not explode
By replacing the dangerous chemical electrolytes used in conventional batteries with water, scientists create
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How were Chinese humanoid robots developed?
Unitree Robotics announced that its bipedal humanoid robot H1 set a new speed record by moving at 3.3 meters per second (11.9 km/h).
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Billionaire Elon Musk's 'computer-brain' warning is vulnerable to attack and manipulation by third parties
Billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink project to put a computer into the human brain has the potential to change the lives of some people, but it also causes many ethical is…
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China announced a bird-like drone
Called 'Small Falcon', this drone has the world's most vivid, real-life bird-like design and flight capabilities.
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Injecting chemicals helps 'revive' old batteries
Scientists have developed a method that significantly restores a battery's original capacity after degradation due to many charge-discharge cycles.
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Offshore fish cages can be submerged to avoid storms
The SeaFisher fish cage system includes 12 cubic cages anchored to the seabed, which can sink to a depth of 20m to keep them safe during storms.
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Startup Polar Night Energy builds the world's largest sand battery
The sand battery designed by startup Polar Night Energy will be built over the next 13 months in Pornainen, Finland to meet year-round heating demand.
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The neck-mounted device helps speakers avoid the need for vocal cords
A new device that sticks to the neck could help people who cannot speak due to vocal cord problems communicate.