Autonomous Black Hawk helicopter makes first flight with no crew onboard

DARPA's Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program has taken another step forward, with a US Army UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter taking to the air over Fort Campbell, Kentucky on February 5 for a 30-minute autonomous flight with no one aboard.

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Landmark experiments smash energy record for nuclear fusion

Scientists at the Joint European Torus (JET) tokamak reactor have smashed the world record for fusion plasma energy output, using the experimental device to generate 59 megajoules of energy in a landmark moment in the quest for nuclear fusion.

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Surprising study finds screen use before bed can actually help you sleep

A pair of recent studies have upended the common belief that watching screens before going to sleep disturbs the quality or duration of your slumber. The research indicates some people may actually get more rest by watching something before going to sleep.

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Swift mini-camper van packs work-to-weekend flex and pop-out bathroom

The new Swift Monza has launched as a Ford mini-camper that comfortably splits the difference between everyday MPV and family getaway RV. Its versatile floor plan includes a sliding rear bench, fully loaded kitchen and user-friendly outdoor bathroom.

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First-ever “rogue” black hole discovered zipping through the galaxy

Astronomers believe they’ve detected the first “rogue” black hole, roaming the galaxy alone. The object made itself known when it passed in front of a background star, bending the light with its extreme gravity.

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Combination peanut allergy treatment leads to fewer side effects

The latest results from a team developing treatments for peanut allergies have reaffirmed promising earlier findings, and also teased out new insights around the long-term treatment outcomes and how side effects might be kept to a minimum.

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World’s biggest walk-through kaleidoscope delivers psychedelic visuals

London company Stufish laid out a spectacularly trippy experience for visitors to this year's One Giant Leap technology conference in Saudi Arabia, in which visitors could walk through a colossal kaleidoscope tunnel, surrounded by wild LED visuals.

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New study reveals how the color of your shirt could attract mosquitoes

If mosquitoes seem to love you but ignore the person sitting next to you, the color of your clothes might be to blame. New experiments reveal that certain colors attract hungry mosquitoes, which could be used to design new traps or repellents.

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dNovo’s novel baldness treatment takes a direct route to hair regrowth

A new player has entered the hair loss scene promising a new form of treatment that takes a more efficient approach to regenerating lost follicles, by skipping a common step in the production of induced hair stem cells.

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Ford Free Bird mini-camper keeps US van life comfortably affordable

Nissan discontinued its NV200 small van last year, leaving the adorable, affordable Free Bird mini-camper homeless. Caravan Outfitter has now reinvented the Free Bird into a four-seat Ford camper that's still affordable ... and nicer than ever.

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