Most distant black hole discovered, but it’s “impossibly massive”

Astronomers have discovered the most distant – and therefore earliest – known black hole. Hiding in a galaxy called GN-z11, this black hole is bigger than should be possible given the age of the universe.

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Artificial spider gland spins scalable spider silk just like nature

Scientists believe lightweight, ultra-strong and flexible spider silk is now one step closer to commercial use thanks to a deceptively complex 'box' that can spin nature's wonder fiber in a "spontaneous, extremely rapid, and highly reproducible" way.

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Kawasaki’s supercharged 1,000cc Ninja-copter drone lifts 440 pounds

Armed with a 300-horsepower, supercharged engine from Kawasaki's fearsome H2R hyperbike, the K-Racer X1 unmanned helicopter is an absolute beast of a cargo drone, the size of a small car. Watch it lifting a national-record weight in this new video.

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Acupuncture may help stroke patients regain their voice

A study has found that a six-week acupuncture treatment significantly improved language function, quality of life, and neurological impairment in people with speech difficulties following a stroke, with improvements maintained for six months.

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Hyundai’s “Active Air Skirts” reduce highway drag by 2.8%

Hyundai has developed a new active aerodynamics system for electric vehicles, in the form of "active air skirts" ahead of the front wheels that can increase downforce and stability, while reducing drag and improving highway range.

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MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear

Researchers have identified an accurate ‘signature’ that may signal a person’s risk of dementia five to 10 years before symptoms appear. The biomarker could provide an early diagnosis, allowing therapeutic interventions to slow the disease’s progress.

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ManageEngine Password Manager Pro Review (2024): Pricing, Pros & Cons

ManageEngine Password Manager Pro fast factsOur rating: 3.7 stars out of 5Pricing: Starts at $595Key featuresHighly configurable.Dynamic password groups.30-day free trial. ManageEngine Password Manager Pro is an enterprise-level solution that…

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Nigeria Customs Service revamps e-auction platform to boost transparency

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has successfully revamped its e-auction platform to embrace technology in ensuring that seized goods are disposed transparently.

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