Computer system scrutinizes video footage to analyze animal behavior

Ordinarily, when studying the behavior of animals, scientists have to watch many hours of video footage of the creatures going about their daily lives. That may soon no longer be necessary, however, thanks to a new critter-watching computer system.

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Lexus rolls out first battery-electric for global markets: the RZ

Lexus has unveiled a new all-electric vehicle model, the RZ. The luxury brand will offer the RZ to the global market, and its underpinnings will likely be the basis of more EV models to come. The RZ is the first of Lexus’ planned electric vehicles.

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Pole-less Giga tent inflates itself in three minutes

Some people find tents with poles to be a little too fiddly to set up, which is one of the main reasons why inflatable tents were invented. Aerogogo's Giga tent takes the easiness factor a step further, by automatically inflating itself.

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Moto’s stylus-packing mid-range phone gets smoother visuals, OIS camera

Motorola has updated last year's Moto G Stylus model for 2022, adding faster processing and 5G connectivity, treating the 1080p display to a smoother refresh rate, and including a main camera with optical image stabilization.

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Expansive tent-like conference center nestles into snow-capped mountains

Nestled into the snow-covered landscape, MAD's Yabuli Entrepreneurs' Congress Center is now complete. The building combines a striking exterior form with a stunning interior layout that's carefully arranged to maximize natural light and views.

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Beautiful mini audio mixer comes with not-so-attractive price tag

The masters of minimalist styling at Sweden's Teenage Engineering have added a feature-packed but tiny pro audio mixer to the company's lineup, which packs built-in sounds, beats and sequencing and can also serve as a USB audio interface.

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US DoD greenlights mobile nuclear microreactor pilot in Idaho

The US Department of Defense has announced that its Strategic Capabilities Office will go ahead with its plan to build and test a small nuclear reactor capable of being moved, and delivering between 1 - 5 MW of power for a minimum of three years.

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Sapphire fiber sensor can withstand the rigors of fusion and flight

Scientists have developed a sensor made of incredibly thin strands of sapphire that can withstand extreme heat and radiation, and possibly be put to work in the harsh environment of nuclear fusion reactors and enable more streamlined air travel.

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Physicists deploy 3D printing in pursuit of world’s crackliest chocolate

A team of Dutch scientists has taken on the grueling task of designing the perfect piece of chocolate, using novel 3D printing techniques to create designs that shatter in the most pleasurable way when bitten. Clearly, extensive testing is required.

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