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Farm Robot Autonomously Navigates, Harvests Among Raised Beds
Autonomous driving algorithm for robot using lidar shows promise with high-bed cultivation methods.
AI Finds New Ways to Observe the Most Extreme Events in the Universe
Extreme cosmic events such as colliding black holes or the explosions of stars can cause ripples in spacetime, so-called gravitational waves.
Birdsong May Help Find a Mate
In birds, singing behaviours play a critical role in mating and territory defence.
Scalable Graphene Membranes: A Leap for Carbon Capture
Scientists at EPFL have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide.
New Study Reveals How to Make Prescribed Forest Fires Burn Safer and Cleaner
Scientists estimate that tweaking some burn conditions could cut cancer risks from smoke exposure by over 50%.