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City Looks To Hire Engineering Firm For S-Curve Pedestrian Underpass
Des Plaines aldermen Monday night are likely to approve a $1.5 million agreement with a local company to provide engineering and design services for a shared-use underpass for pedestrians and bicyclists at
Rodrigues thought AI would make him rich. Then everything spiralled
Rodrigues thought an AI chatbot could help him escape poverty and build wealth. Instead, he became trapped in a spiral of delusion and dependence. ...
When the dissident is a patriot: New Mammootty-Mohanlal double-engine film is brave for our hyper-ventilating times
Mammootty and Mohanlal star in Patriot, a Malayalam film
China’s near-silent wave-powered drones could redefine maritime patrols
Chinese researchers have claimed that artificial intelligence (AI) controlled unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) could be the answer for maritime rights and law enforcement in the South China Sea. Potentially “of great value,” according to a study
Chinese defense companies hint at new long-range military sniper milestone
Two Chinese defense companies have issued vague statements that together point to a possible new long-distance shooting record, although neither has provided technical specifications or independently verifiable data. The first indication emerged at the end of
New hybrid particles let light perform computing tasks once limited to electrons
For nearly 80 years, modern computing has depended on electrons rushing through circuits. This same idea powered the earliest electronic machines, such as ENIAC, and still drives today’s smartphones, laptops, and massive AI data centers. However,
World’s largest operating tokamak begins commissioning with major 8-meter coils upgrade
European and Japanese teams have begun the integrated commissioning of the JT-60SA tokamak to test its systems before a six-month round of plasma experiments scheduled for the end of 2026. The JT-60SA is currently the largest operational tokamak in the world.
China’s premium EV maker reveals next-gen 563-hp hybrid with 1,025-mile range
Beijing-based EV maker Li Auto has unveiled the new Li Auto L9 in China, expanding its premium SUV lineup with two versions, the Ultra and the Livis. Alongside the domestic launch, the company confirmed that an international-exclusive model is scheduled for
Why 90% of humans are right-handed may trace back to walking on two legs
About nine out of every ten humans on Earth are righties. This strange imbalance stretches across cultures, continents, and history itself. No other primate species comes remotely close to showing such a strong population-wide preference. Scientists have
Mysterious 164-foot underground tunnel uncovered in Jerusalem stuns archaeologists
An impressive and mysterious 164-foot tunnel was unexpectedly discovered near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem. What was it built for? Routine archaeological excavations uncovered the unexpected and stunning when researchers discovered a tunnel while
Mysterious SUVs during Trump’s China visit spark speculations about electronic warfare tech
A mysterious series of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) has been spotted in President Trump’s motorcade during his recent trip to China. Seemingly sporting strange rooftop structures, these vehicles are causing something of a stir in the news cycle. Made by
Intelligence makes people more trusting, but early hardship cuts this benefit in half
Growing up in a disadvantaged environment not only hinders cognitive development but also weakens a person’s default willingness to trust others later in life. A recent study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin reveals that while
France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses
PARIS (AP) — France’s Pasteur Institute said it has fully sequenced the Andes virus detected in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship and found that it matched viruses already known in South America, with no evidence so far of new characteristics
New recyclable protein textiles could cut microplastic pollution and lower clothing waste
The textile industry produces a substantial portion of the world's waste, with only about 12% of fiber materials ending up in recycling. Textiles also account for much of the microplastics in oceans. During every wash cycle, synthetic fibers shed microplastics
Scientist’s intriguing new theory on Great Pyramid — and how it could be used to ...
When ET phoned home, was he using the Great Pyramid? Aliens might not have built the pyramids, but they may have communicated with them. An Iranian scientist has proposed the Pyramid Of Khufu may have not been a royal tomb, but rather a celestial beacon that
‘Just that weird’: Suckerfish observed swimming in manta rays’ rear ends, could impede pooping, sex
They’re sticking it where the sun-ray don’t shine. While remoras are known to be rather clingy, some are getting too close for comfort by diving into manta rays’ backsides, per a scientific probe in the journal Ecology and Evolution.
19 Public Prosecutors join Judicial Sciences Programme
NIZWA: The Higher Institute of the Judiciary in Nizwa has welcomed a new batch of 19 male and female Public Prosecution assistants to the Postgraduate Diploma in Judicial Sciences ...
Omani Students achieve top places at global science fair
WASHINGTON: The Omani students participating in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2026) in the United States, have achieved outstanding scientific accomplishment ...
UTAS Sohar showcases innovation at Smart Engineering Day
SUHAR: The University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) Suhar has concluded its 'Future Solutions Innovative Projects Competition' as part of Smart Engineering Day activiti ...
AI Search Engineers Reveals Why Businesses Without AI Chatbots Are Losing High-Value Clients After Hours
New findings from AI Search Engineers reveal that professional service businesses without AI chatbots are silently losing high-intent after-hours prospects to competitors that respond instantly and capture trust before the next business day begins. AMHERST, NY
Tabor Redefines Anti-Drone Testing with Software-Defined SDR Platform
NESHER, ISRAEL / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2026 / Tabor Electronics today announced the commercial release of its Anti-Drone Test and Evaluation (T&E) solution, introducing a software-defined approach to validating counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS).
Dynamic Aerospace Systems, Ticker BRQL, Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Strategic Progress
ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESS Newswire / May 15, 2026 / Dynamic Aerospace Systems ("DAS") (OTCQB:BRQL), a leading innovator in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aerospace technologies, today released the following shareholder letter highlighting its first quarter
NASA Satellite Images Show Huge Colored Plumes Staining the Ocean
NASA satellites are tracking an intriguing patch of colored plumes in the waters off the US’s Mid-Atlantic coast. Swirling with vivid hues of green and turquoise, and tinged with a little brown, the stained waters were first detected by orbital
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Day 2026 |16 May 2026
Minister Laporte pays tribute to AIS professionals “On the occasion of Aeronautical Information Services Day, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to the dedicated team within the Aeronautical Information Services Office of the Seychelles Airports
Wave of burials reported in Congo as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
At least 80 deaths have been reported in Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern province of Ituri, authorities said, as health workers raced Saturday to intensify screening and contact-tracing to contain the disease. Officials first announced the
China Cleaning Up Its Pollution Might Have Sped Up Climate Change
China has massively cleaned up its air pollution problem, but that might have caused some complications, with a polluted sky potentially keeping Earth cooler. ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: The Latest Treatment
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition in which the heart muscle, particularly the wall of the left ventricle, grows