New supertall skyscraper will equal Shard’s longstanding height record

The Shard has stood as both the UK and Western Europe's tallest skyscraper for over a decade, however an ambitious new supertall named 1 Undershaft has been given the thumbs-up in London that will match its height.

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Samsung’s premium Laser TV becomes world’s first certified 8K projector

Hidden among Samsung's CES presskit last year was a very brief paragraph on the world's first 8K projector with wireless connectivity. The Premiere 8K is still yet to arrive, but it's already received the first certification from the 8K Association.

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Holodeck watch: Real-time volumetric video takes a giant leap

Imagine a next-gen VR experience that lets you speak realistic scenes, intelligent characters and complex situations into being, then interact with them in real time. It's coming, due to a convergence of tech like this advance in real-time 3D video.

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World’s most popular OTC painkiller not so safe for over-65s

Taking one of the most widely-used painkillers for a prolonged period increases the risk of serious complications in older folks, according to a new study. It may mean rethinking the drug’s use as a first-line treatment for chronic conditions.

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Chinese police trial amphibious crime-fighting robot sphere

This 125-kg (276-lb) robotic ball looks – and acts – like it could've broken free from the Batpod. It's a self-balancing sphere that can chase down criminals at up to 35 km/h (22 mph) on land or water, and strike with a range of non-lethal weapons.

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US Army & Navy successfully complete end-to-end hypersonic missile test

The US Army and Navy have successfully flown its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system in an end-to-end test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida with the Battery Operations Center and a Transporter Erector Launcher that it will use in the field.

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Chronic pain lowered by better-quality diet, regardless of body weight

A new study has found that eating a better-quality diet was directly associated with a reduction in chronic pain severity, regardless of body fat. The findings suggest that upping diet quality could be an affordable and effective way to manage pain.

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Optical fibers monitor brain for deadly post-injury complications

A new study has demonstrated that a tiny bundle of optical fibers can continuously, accurately, and simultaneously measure six biomarkers of brain health, helping to prevent serious complications that can follow a traumatic brain injury.

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Toyota’s basketball-playing humanoid sinks a record-breaking 80-ft shot

In the long list of tasks we'd like humanoid robots to perform for us, shooting hoops is probably close to the bottom. But the CUE6 bot from Toyota recently set its second Guinness World Record, for the farthest basketball shot by a humanoid robot.

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