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Textile engineer develops 3D-printed material to boost mobility in protective clothing
Image shows the 3D-printed auxetic structure. Credit: Heriot-Watt University A textile engineer at Heriot-Watt University has developed a new material to boost flexibility and comfort of personal protective equipment (PPE).…
Gaming fans bring electric energy to Rotterdam as TwitchCon arrives
Rotterdam hosts TwitchCon — the annual event run by United States streaming giant Twitch — where fans can meet their favourite creators and join the celebrations. A few metro stops…
T Cells Found Living in Healthy Brains
Summary: Contrary to long-standing beliefs, T cells—key immune cells—have been discovered in the healthy brains of both mice and humans. These cells, previously thought to only enter the brain during…
Google says to appeal online search antitrust ruling
The judge’s decision on potential remedies is expected by August 2025. Google said Saturday it will appeal a ruling against it for anti-competitive practices in online search, a day after…
Robotic table tennis system predicts ball trajectory and adapts swing in real time
The table tennis simulation. Credit: Nguyen et al. Over the past decades, roboticists have introduced various systems that can replicate specific human motions and behaviors with remarkable accuracy. Some of…
How Personality Shapes Emotional Intimacy
Summary: While neuroticism is strongly associated with lower relationship satisfaction, the behavioral mechanisms driving this link have remained unclear. In a week-long daily diary study involving 246 participants, researchers identified…
Chinese automakers get stern ‘price war’ warning after discount spree
BYD was not singled out by name, but a leading China automakers group warned of a “price war” after the company cut prices on nearly two dozen models. A top…
As Google retreats from real estate, will it still build the 15,000 homes it promised?
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When Google made its $1 billion pledge to address the Bay Area’s housing shortage in 2019, the plan hinged on the company expanding its office presence…
