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Long-range, box-wing eVTOL prototype begins flight testing down under

Australia's AMSL Aero has celebrated the first tethered test flight of its ultra-efficient Vertiia eVTOL aircraft. With its unique box wing formation, eight tilting propellers and five seats, it promises a 1,000 km range and speeds up to 300 km/h.

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Aircraft noise increases risk and worsens outcomes of heart attack

Heart failure caused by a heart attack is a leading cause of death worldwide and the risk factors associated with this cardiovascular disease are well known. Now, new research indicates aircraft noise should be added to that list.

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New space mission will watch for hazardous asteroids hidden by the Sun

Astronomers are tracking nearby asteroids, but there’s one glaring blindspot in the sky – the Sun. Thankfully, ESA plans to plug the gap soon with NEOMIR, a mission that will give us advance warning of any Earth-bound rocks from that direction.

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Toxic “forever chemicals” could disrupt vital immune cell function

The negative health effects of chemicals called PFAS continue to be uncovered. Scientists from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have now shown that some types of PFAS can disrupt vital functions of immune cells.

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New study reinforces link between maternal infection and leukemia in kids

Little is known about how childhood leukemia is caused, but previous studies have indicated a link between the disease and maternal infections. A large study of Danish children has shed more light on the subject.

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Huge cuboid skyscraper “big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings”

An incredibly ambitious new cuboid skyscraper is planned for Riyadh that will reach a height of 400 m and host a twisting tower inside. According to Saudi Arabian authorities, its interior will be so big that it could hold 20 Empire State Buildings.

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Smart Full HD projector comes with Netflix cooked in

Smart projectors with built-in sound systems are great for fuss-free entertainment, but many lack support for one key streaming service. That's not the case with the N1 Full HD model from Emotn, which has been officially licensed by Netflix.

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Researchers predict, then prove strange solid-state heat switches

Ohio State researchers have shown how a common ceramic material can change its thermal conductivity in response to an electrical field, opening the door to solid-state heat switches that could make thermoelectric generators much more efficient.

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Silver mirror triples efficiency of perovskite solar cells

Perovskites are one of the most promising new materials for solar cell technology. Now engineers at the University of Rochester have developed a way to more than triple the material’s efficiency by adding a layer of reflective silver underneath it.

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