Topic: academic publication
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Scientists Build Real-World Magnetic Cloaking Device for Complex Shapes
Engineers have developed a functional magnetic cloaking device that shields complex objects from detection, moving the technology from theory to practical application. The cloak, detailed in *Science Advances*, uses a composite shell to redirect magnetic fields, making enclosed objects invisible ...
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Pompeii's Public Baths: How a Water Switch Boosted Hygiene
The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE preserved Pompeii, including its water infrastructure, allowing modern study of its advanced urban systems. A recent scientific analysis of mineral deposits in the water system revealed a major shift from reliance on deep wells to a sophisticat...
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Oceans Reach Record-Breaking Temperatures
The world's oceans absorbed a record-breaking 23 zettajoules of heat in 2025, marking the eighth consecutive year of record ocean heat content and signaling accelerating planetary warming. This immense energy, equated to the detonation of 12 Hiroshima atomic bombs every second of the year, profou...
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Shape-Shifting Material Unlocked by a Simple Pull
Inspired by kirigami, researchers have developed a flat material that transforms into complex 3D structures with a single pull of a string, promising applications in medical devices, robotics, and space habitats. A computational algorithm converts a desired 3D shape into a flat, interconnected gr...
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