World-first nuclear clock prototype could outperform atomic clocks

Atomic clocks are our most accurate timekeepers, losing only seconds across billions of years. But nuclear clocks could steal their thunder, speeding up GPS and the internet. Now, scientists have built and tested the first prototype nuclear clock.

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‘Nanowarming’ process a game-changer for organ transplantation

A new two-step process that safely rewarms frozen tissues using nanoscale magnetic rods could preserve donor organs long-term. The procedure provides an alternative to current time-limited methods and paves the way for more life-saving transplantations.

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Nearly half of all cats want you to play fetch with them

While some pet owners may disagree, it's widely accepted that around 80% of dogs will "play fetch" with their humans. But scientists have now discovered that almost half of house cats will also chase and return objects to their owners.

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Volvo rolls out new electric long-haul semi trucks

Volvo has long been a leader in the long-haul heavy-truck category with its FH series. Its 12 to 16-liter diesel "world engine" made excellent power output, lower emissions, and relatively low fuel consumption. Next year, it'll be powered by batteries.

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reMarkable brings on the color for world’s thinnest ePaper tablet

We were mighty impressed by the reMarkarble 2 e-note tablet for our review in 2020, but the E Ink world has been moving to color in the years since. Now the Norwegian company has joined the productivity party with the 11.8-inch Paper Pro.

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Rusty retro getaway wins 2024 Shed of the Year

The 2024 Cuprinol Shed of the Year winner has been announced. Wayne Dawber has got the nod for his gloriously nostalgic self-built creation named Wrinkly, Rusty and Retro, which was constructed using recycled and reclaimed materials.

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Nimble electric minivan goes big on cargo hauling

As clean air zones are imposed in more cities, clean alternatives to combustion-engine delivery vans are needed to keep packages flowing. A startup is working on a compact e-hauler that's claimed to have a "cubic load capacity rivaling mid-size vans."

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Digital Pneumatic Positioners Key to Safeguarding Productivity

With industrial plants under constant pressure to improve sustainability, efficiency, and productivity in demanding site applications, a sector expert is encouraging equipment specifiers to review their facility’s existing valve care controller capabilities.

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