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Scientists uncover the secret to building Star Wars-style laser weapons — but don't worry, we won't have a Death Star anytime soon
Today's infrared lasers are only powerful enough to disable aerial targets, but scientists now have the keys to building high-powered laser weaponry that can 'melt' distant targets.
This AI model can tell if you're at high risk of lung cancer by analyzing a single X-ray scan
An AI model found that 28% of non-smokers are at high risk of developing lung cancer, with 2.9% of high-risk individuals developing the disease within six years.
Chinese scientists build robo-chemist that can extract oxygen from water on Mars
The robot was tested in a simulated Martian environment, and can one day be used to aid humanity's survival on the Red Planet.
Smart glasses could boost privacy by swapping cameras for this 100-year-old technology
Researchers have built a tool called PoseSonic that can accurately track a glasses wearer's upper body movements.
Robot hand exceptionally 'human-like' thanks to new 3D printing technique
The hand was printed using a technique called slow-curing, which gives plastics more time to set and makes them more durable.
The 13 best electric toothbrushes 2023 for a deeper clean
Buying Guide Take your dental hygiene to the next level with the best electric toothbrushes on the market.
AI can predict when massive rogue waves will strike next
Scientists train an AI on 700 years' worth of ocean data to build an equation that can predict when these "maritime monsters" will strike.
This $30 Cyber Monday electric toothbrush deal is a perfect stocking stuffer
Deal A great Christmas gift, the Philips Sonicare is less than $30 thanks to this early Cyber Monday offer.
