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Department of Energy user facility helps probe questions from changes in the structure of nuclei to nuclear reactions that shape the Universe.

The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) enables discoveries in the science of atomic nuclei, their role in the cosmos, and the fundamental symmetries of nature. This accelerator facility uses beams of short-lived nuclei not available elsewhere. Results from FRIB address questions such as the limits of the nuclear chart, the origin of the elements, and the reason for why there is more matter than antimatter in our Universe.

In FRIB’s first year, its measurements tackled the changes in the structure of the shortest-lived nuclei, exotic decay modes, nuclear reactions that affect cosmic events such as X-ray bursts, and processes in the crusts of neutron stars.

Samsung Display showcased the future of display technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas. Under the theme ‘All-in Innovative Tech: Paving the New Journey,’ the company demonstrated innovative technologies that promise to revolutionize various industries.

Following the success of the Galaxy Flip and Fold lineups, Samsung Display unveiled the In&Out Flip, a foldable device with a flip-phone design that folds 360 degrees in and out.

Unlike conventional foldable phones, the In&Out Flip boasts a single display that can be used even when folded. The company said the sleek and thin device underwent rigorous durability testing to prove its resilience in extreme conditions.

MSU researcher Carolina de Aguiar Ferreira is changing the way we fight cancer. She is precisely targeting cancer cells with diagnostics and therapies using radioisotopes produced by FRIB, the world’s most powerful heavy-ion accelerator.

Using breakthrough tools to target cancer led Carolina de Aguiar Ferreira to MSU, where she found a community of scientists who discover better together.

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Google introduces AutoRT, SARA-RT, and RT-Trajectory.

Imagine having a personal helper robot that can tidy up your home or cook a tasty meal with just a simple request. Sounds futuristic, right? But for robots to understand and tackle these everyday tasks, they need a deep understanding of the world around them.

Google’s recent announcement brings us closer to this futuristic reality. They’ve unveiled a trio of advancements—AutoRT, SARA-RT, and RT-Trajectory—that push the boundaries of robotics research. These breakthroughs aim to help robots make faster decisions, comprehend their surroundings better, and move around more efficiently.

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Figure 101’s skills were developed through a 10-hour training period, with it gaining the knowledge simply by observing humans perform the task.

Significant progress

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This morning in breaking news, Brett Adcock CEO of Figure Robotics, dropped a mind-blowing demo showing that their Figure 1 robot can now do end-to-end AI training. This demo of the bot now able to make coffee is just one of many applications that they are promising the bot can do. Robotics expert Dr. Scott Walter does a comparison with Tesla Bot and Google’s Mobile ALOHA Scott Walter is an Aerospace Engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has co-founded two robotics companies Follow Scott on X @GoingBallistic5 Get Free TESLA Milestone Tables M.

A spectacular design for a space elevator, with the goal of efficiently transporting passengers into outer space, has been awarded a $11,000 prize.

As the BBC reports, British architect Jordan William Hughes won the prize for space architecture and innovation from the Jacques Rougerie Foundation in Paris.

His concept, dubbed Ascensio, connects an ocean-based ship to a structure in Earth’s orbit via a cable-like structure. The ship is designed to keep up with the spaceport by moving around the ocean.

Southern Company has a historic commitment to energy innovation. Since the 1960s, the company has invested well over $2 billion in research and development (R&D), and currently, their employees are on the forefront of delivering new ideas to build the future of energy.

Enter Spot—an agile robot. Chethan Acharya, a principal research engineer within Southern Company R&D, first discovered Spot on social media.

At the time, Acharya’s job was to find and test new sensors, analytics tools, and other solutions to help Southern Company improve operations and maintenance (O&M) activities while also lowering costs.

Shift Robotics is set to introduce its latest innovation, the Moonwalkers X, at CES 2024, showcasing advancements that make these robotic shoes significantly lighter, quicker, and smarter than their predecessor.

The Moonwalkers X, with six wheels instead of 10, is poised to redefine the landscape of commercial mobility. Xunjie Zhang, CEO and founder of Shift Robotics, expressed excitement about the upcoming launch, stating, “With Moonwalkers X, we’ve redefined lightweight mobility by trimming nearly a pound from the original design.”