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Jan 28, 2021

Deep learning-based assessment of student engagement could aid classroom research

Posted by in categories: education, robotics/AI

Past research has identified student engagement, or the extent to which students participate and are involved in classroom activities, as a crucial factor determining both the quality of education programs and the academic performance of individual students. As a result, many educators worldwide are actively trying to devise courses that maximize student engagement.

Jan 28, 2021

New Rocket Thruster Concept Exploits the Mechanism Behind Solar Flares

Posted by in categories: particle physics, space travel

A new type of rocket thruster that could take humankind to Mars and beyond has been proposed by a physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL).

The device would apply magnetic fields to cause particles of plasma (link is external), electrically charged gas also known as the fourth state of matter, to shoot out the back of a rocket and, because of the conservation of momentum, propel the craft forward. Current space-proven plasma thrusters use electric fields to propel the particles.

The new concept would accelerate the particles using magnetic reconnection, a process found throughout the universe, including the surface of the sun, in which magnetic field lines converge, suddenly separate, and then join together again, producing lots of energy. Reconnection also occurs inside doughnut-shaped fusion (link is external) devices known as tokamaks (link is external).

Jan 28, 2021

A string of planets in our solar system sparkles in photos from 3 different sun probes

Posted by in category: space

Three sun-studying spacecraft captured stunning images of the planets Venus, Earth, Mars and even Uranus.

Jan 28, 2021

Using artificial intelligence to predict which women will develop breast cancer

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

A team of researchers with members from institutions in the U.S., Sweden and Taiwan has developed an artificial intelligence system for predicting breast cancer years before tumors appear. In their paper published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the group describes how they developed and trained their system and how well it worked when tested.

Jan 28, 2021

‘Joke’ Crypto Dogecoin Surges Over 500% In 24 Hours In Reddit-Driven Boon

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, humor

The price skyrocketed after an Elon Musk tweet.

Jan 28, 2021

Shark Tank star Mark Cuban launches firm to offer low-cost versions of high-priced drugs

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

“” Billionaire Mark Cuban is taking aim at the pharmaceutical industry by launching a generic drug company dedicated to providing low-cost versions of high-priced, highly marked up medicines.


The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. plans to offer 100 low-cost versions of high-priced drugs by year-end.

Jan 28, 2021

Reverse Aging Over 54% Study | Horvath Clock

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, life extension

Gearing up for the interview with Harold Katcher!


Epigenetic age reversed by 54%. Scientific trial by Horvath Clock.

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Jan 28, 2021

Hyundai’s collaborative flying taxi port receives backing from UK government

Posted by in categories: government, transportation

Hyundai’s worked with a company called Urban Air Port to create infrastructure for future eVTOL, and the UK government is on board.

Jan 28, 2021

China-developed hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid locomotive rolls off assembly line

Posted by in category: energy

Photo: web.

Jan 28, 2021

The Marines Are Loading This Mean-Looking Boat With Kamikaze Drones

Posted by in categories: drones, military, robotics/AI

If the U.S. and China ever come to blows, this vessel will play a big part in the battle.


The U.S. Marine Corps is taking a completely new tack to providing fire support during amphibious landings: unmanned boats stocked full of suicide drones.

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