China adding finishing touches to world-first thorium nuclear reactor

According to local media, the Chinese government intends to finish building a prototype molten salt nuclear reactor in the city of Wuwei before the end of year, with plans to establish a number of larger-scale plants in similar settings thereafter.

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Everrati zaps legendary Ford GT40 with 800 hp of electrification

Two auto companies that keep tradition alive are pooling their talents to make a cutting-edge version of a Le Mans legend. Superperformance and Everrati are collaborating on a "future-proofed" all-electric Ford GT40 continuation car.

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Air-powered soft robotic hand used to play Super Mario Bros

Robotic hands do show a lot of promise for various applications, but their mechanical complexity still limits their possible uses. A new air-powered hand is much simpler, but still dextrous enough to be utilized to play a video game.

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Shape-memory alloy component could make for quieter aircraft landings

Although an airliner's engines may be very loud on takeoff, its wings also create a lot of wind noise when it's landing. According to a new study, the latter problem could be addressed with the addition of a shape-memory alloy filler within the wing.

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Pro-Ject marks 30th birthday with Debut Pro turntable

Hi-fi brand Pro-Ject turns 30 this year, and to celebrate the company has added a new member to its affordable Debut family of turntables, which retains the company's minimalist DNA but comes with some key enhancements for improved performance.

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World’s first 3D-printed stainless steel bridge spans Dutch canal

MX3D has finally realized its ambitious plan to install the world's first 3D-printed steel bridge over a canal in Amsterdam. The public bridge features integrated sensors to collect data on its structural integrity, crowd behavior, and more.

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Smart audio recorder leverages AI to auto transcribe recordings

Beijing-based Mobvoi has launched a digital dictation machine called the AI Recorder that taps into artificial intelligence to automatically transcribe audio, making it a useful addition to the travel bag of journalists, students and business folk.

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Valve’s portable Steam Deck console takes your Steam library on the go

The Nintendo Switch is a nifty concept, but arguably underpowered and lacking in game variety. Valve is now having a crack at it with the Steam Deck, a handheld gaming console that can play your existing Steam library on the go or on a big screen.

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Snake venom-based surgical “super glue” plugs bleeding in seconds

During surgery or traumatic injury, quickly stopping bleeding saves lives. Now, scientists have recruited an unlikely ally to that cause – snake venom, which forms the basis of a new “super glue” that halts bleeding in seconds after light activation.

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