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To stay fit, future Moon-dwellers will need special workouts

Running around the inside of a barrel might help

Archaeologists identify the birthplace of the mysterious Yamnaya

Mykhailivka, a village on the right bank of the River Dnieper in Ukraine, lies dangerously close to the front line of Russia’s war on its western neighbour. Seventy years ago, however, it was the site of an excavation by Ukrainian…

The truth behind Olena Zelenska’s $1.1m Cartier haul

Cartier jewellery, Louis Vuitton bags, Gucci tracksuits, private jets—Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady, has a taste for the good life and is using foreign aid money to fund it. Or so Ukraine’s enemies would have you believe. As soon as…

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What role do electronics PCBs play in renewable energy systems

electronics PCBs PCBs are the backbone of many electronics products and machines. From renewable energy systems like solar, wind and tidal power to electrical vehicles, home appliances and more, these machines feature complex electronics that require reliable PCBs to function…

Fighting disinformation gets harder, just when it matters most

Researchers and governments need to co-ordinate; tech companies need to open up

Disinformation is on the rise. How does it work?

Understanding it will lead to better ways to fight it

Producing fake information is getting easier

But that’s not the whole story, when it comes to AI

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What Are the Most Common Failure Modes for HDI Circuit Boards?

Most Common Failure Modes for HDI Circuit Boards Printed circuit boards (PCB) are complex electronic devices that must perform reliably in a range of different environments. They must be able to cope with extreme temperatures, high levels of electromagnetic interference…

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What materials are commonly used in pcb manufacturing assembly?

pcb manufacturing assembly PCB (Printed Circuit Board) manufacturing assembly is a complex process that involves the integration of various materials to create functional electronic circuits. These materials play a crucial role in determining the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the…

A promising technique could make blood types mutually compatible

EVERYONE HAS a blood group, defined by the characteristic chains of sugar molecules, or antigens, that protrude from their red blood cells like spikes on a hedgehog’s back. Not all these groups are created equal. In the roughly 50% of…