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Winding Up Value: How Med...
Why do some luxury watches fetch astronomical sums at auctions, far beyond their retail prices or perceived utility? While traditional advertising undoubtedly plays a role, new research from Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business points to another, often overlooked force—nonpaid media coverage—as a powerful driver of luxury watch valuation.
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‘It Can Break You’: Paren...
There’s a moment, 26 minutes and nine seconds into Disney’s Coco, where the film’s departed souls try to clear a customs desk in the afterlife. Mary* can visualise the scene perfectly—no screen needed. Her sons, Ryder* and Murphy*, have watched the film more than a thousand times.
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Crafty Robot Uses Wings t...
Flying robots are celebrated for their agility and versatility, yet their energy inefficiency limits their practical use in long-range or heavy-lifting tasks. Now, a breakthrough robotic design developed by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Hong Kong, and the City University of Hong Kong may offer the best of both worlds. This new robot doesn’t walk or fly in the traditional sense—instead, it hops, combining a spring-powered leg with insect-like wings to move efficiently across various terrains.
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Scientists Crack the Code...
A team of physicists has made a significant leap in understanding and simulating magnetic structures known as skyrmions—microscopic whirlpools of spinning electrons. These structures have been hailed as a potential foundation for next-generation data storage due to their stability, efficiency, and size. The study, published in Physical Review X on March 11, introduces a new simulation model that bypasses computational limitations and could dramatically accelerate spintronics research.
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Scalable, Smart, and Acce...
Lab automation has long been a dream for many researchers, promising faster results, higher reproducibility, and reduced manual error. However, for decades, the high cost and complexity of integration kept fully automated labs out of reach for smaller institutions and individual researchers. Trilobio, led by co-founder and CEO Roya Amini-Naieni, is working to change that. With a modular, no-code platform and auto-calibrating robotic systems, Trilobio aims to make scalable and affordable automation a reality for biology labs around the world.
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Lexus Unveils Human-Centr...
In a dramatic fusion of art, technology, and mobility, Lexus has redefined the future of human-machine interaction at Milan Design Week 2025, unveiling a multi-sensory exhibition that bridges the physical and digital worlds through emotionally intelligent design.
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Blackmagic Design Unveils...
In a major announcement that’s already turning heads across the film and broadcast industry, Australian innovator Blackmagic Design has lifted the curtain on its latest cinematic powerhouse — the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K. The new model is being touted as a revolutionary digital film camera, offering professional filmmakers access to a full-frame 12K RGBW sensor at a price point that significantly undercuts much of the competition.
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Why Nutrition is the New ...
Professional cycling is experiencing a revolution. As speed records continue to tumble, it's becoming increasingly clear that improved nutrition is playing a key role. From high-carb drinks to gut training, the modern cyclist's diet has evolved into a science-led performance enhancer.
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Mario Kart World: Nintend...
Nintendo is upping the ante with Mario Kart World, the flagship launch title for its much-anticipated Switch 2 console. A spiritual successor to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, this latest installment introduces an ambitious blend of traditional circuit racing with open-world exploration, aiming to deliver the most immersive Mario Kart experience yet.
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‘Meta Has Stolen Books’: ...
Authors and publishing professionals will demonstrate outside Meta’s King’s Cross office in London today, protesting the company's controversial use of copyrighted books from the notorious "shadow library" LibGen to train its artificial intelligence models.
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Hands-On With Nintendo Sw...
Following Nintendo’s much-anticipated live-stream unveiling this week, excitement around the Switch 2, the successor to the enormously popular original, has reached fever pitch. After an immersive four-hour hands-on session at the Grand Palais in Paris, I got a detailed look at the future of Nintendo gaming—and it promises intriguing enhancements, thrilling gameplay, and notable upgrades.