Graphene-infused mesh could keep rotator cuff injuries from recurring

A torn rotator cuff can be debilitating enough on its own, but unfortunately once such an injury has occurred, it's more likely to happen again. An experimental new mesh could help keep that from happening, thanks to tiny pieces of graphene.

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RDS2 tech lets drones carry – and drop-deliver – all sorts of parcels

In most delivery-by-drone systems, cargo has to be packed into system-specific containers, or must fit inside a designated onboard compartment. The new RDS2 setup, however, can transport almost any shape or size of parcel, weighing as much as 10 kg (22 lb).

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Xiaomi takes the foldable fight to Samsung with thinner Mix flagship

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has thrown down the folding smartphone gauntlet with the Mix Fold 2, which shapes up a good deal slimmer than the Galaxy Fold4 Samsung launched last week and also comes with a bigger battery.

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Solar facade designed to exceed office building’s electricity needs

Australian firm Kennon has revealed plans for an ambitious new project in Melbourne. Named 550 Spencer, the eight-story office building will produce more electricity than it requires using a cutting-edge solar facade made up of 1,182 solar panels.

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Russia’s Shuckworm cyber group launching ongoing attacks on Ukraine

Malware downloading data logging and other espionage tools aimed at Ukrainian organizations. Image: Adobe Stock The Russia-linked cyber group Shuckworm is continuing to target Ukrainian organizations with infostealing malware. According…

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Bizarre new armored dinosaur species was a two-legged tank

Armored dinosaurs like Stegosaurus and Ankylosaurus were mostly big, bulky animals that walked on four legs, but paleontologists have now discovered a bizarre relative the size of a dog that strutted around on two legs.

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China’s “Sky Train” levitates power-free on permanent magnet tracks

A new Sky Train test track in Southern China has debuted the world's first maglev transit system built using permanent magnets instead of electromagnets. It's capable of keeping its underslung carriages suspended indefinitely without a power supply.

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Hydrogel that outperforms cartilage could be in human knees in 2023

Joint pain is a common ailment of aging, thanks to cartilage’s tendency to wear out. Researchers at Duke University have developed a new hydrogel that’s stronger and more durable than the real thing, which could make for longer lasting knee implants.

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