Dying star’s ‘cocoon’ a potential new source of gravitational waves

Until now, our only source of gravitational waves has been binary star systems. Researchers from Northwestern University have potentially discovered a new non-binary source of gravitational waves: the debris ‘cocoon’ that forms around a dying massive star.

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This AI chef has learned to make you a salad, but do you want it to?

A robot cook has been trained to recreate dishes after watching videos of a human assembling meals from several ingredients, and even created one AI original. Some good news for chefs: it looks like you've got some time before AI takes your jobs too.

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MC One personal eVTOL rocks a Monaco-grade price tag

Monégasque aerial photography and drone show company McClic has successfully test-flown its MC One personal eVTOL, a simple but nice-looking coaxial octacopter with a pilot's seat on top. Anyone can fly it, given about 10 minutes' training.

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Mysterious hominin made world’s oldest burial site, study claims

Scientists have discovered evidence of what may be the world’s oldest known human burial. The 300,000 year-old Homo naledi remains show signs of having been intentionally buried in a chamber marked with symbols. But other scientists aren’t so sure.

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German govt awards contract to develop Linear AeroSpike rocket engine

Aerospace startup Polaris Raumflugzeuge has been awarded a contract by the German government to develop and fly a revolutionary Linear AeroSpike (LAS) engine that replaces the conventional rocket nozzle with curving wall-shaped plug.

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Bruder EXP-7 is a Goldilocks camper for Aussie off-road dominance

Bruder makes some of the most rugged-but-luxurious camper trailers in the world. It's now added the EXP-7 between the flagship EXP-8 and original EXP-6, combining the best features of both. It may be Bruder's most attractive off-road trailer yet.

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The camper bus is back – VW ID. Buzz stretches to American proportions

Since the ID. Buzz's debut as a concept so many years ago, Americans have waited patiently. Now, it's their time. The new long-wheelbase ID. Buzz marks the Microbus' American return, bringing along 3 rows of seats, AWD and the latest VW tech.

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ARGO Sasquatch pickup aims to be king of amphibious off-road vehicles

On the tip of a multi-vehicle offensive meant to fill in some market gaps, ARGO is launching the all-new Sasquatch XTX. The high-riding amphibious swamp machine rolls and swims with 71-inch tires, carrying a full pickup box for maximum utility.

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Swiss drone takes the perilous plunge so divers don’t have to

Searching for human bodies or other submerged items can be dangerous for divers due to factors such as strong currents, deep waters and low visibility. That's where the Tethys One underwater drone comes in, as it's designed to do the job itself.

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