Mrigakshi Dixit

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Lumasky’s 9,000 drones set sky on fire at Disneyland Abu Dhabi opening

2 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

A record-breaking drone light show was exhibited by Dubai's Lumasky at Disneyland Abu Dhabi. Lumasky/YouTube Drones are now painting a magical show across the night sky. Recently, a record-breaking drone light show was exhibited by Dubai’s company Lumasky for the opening celebration of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. Interestingly, over 9,000 drones formed Cinderella Castle, bringing its breathtaking details to life in the night sky.
Cambridge’s suitcase-sized AC may change how world cools, heats homes

3 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

We depend on AC for comfort, but it has a hidden price. iStock We depend on AC for comfort, but it has a hidden price. Billions of air conditioners worldwide use harmful refrigerant, ironically worsening the global warming they’re designed to alleviate. To tackle this issue, Barocal, a zero-carbon refrigeration spin-out of the University of Cambridge, is working on the development of “soft, waxy solid refrigerant.” Its unique properties hold the key to a greener, more efficient way to cool.
World’s oldest wooden spears reveal Neanderthal horse-hunting skills

3 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Hundreds of thousands of years ago, our ancestors hunted and survived in a different world. At the Schöningen archaeological site in Germany, researchers unearthed well-preserved wooden spears among the oldest hunting weapons ever found. For decades, these spears have been a source of fascination and debate. Initially, researchers estimated the tools’ age to be around 300,000, or even 400,000 years old.
Rare genetic mutation gives some people a unique superpower: Study

6 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Representational image. iStock Most people typically get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Now, science says some people could thrive on just four hours of sleep, feeling completely rested and ready to go. It sounds like a superpower, and for a lucky few, it’s a genetic reality. Researchers have long been interested in people who naturally sleep for short periods. A recent study has now revealed one of the genetic factors that contributes to this ability.
Pentagon eyes orbital cargo rockets for global delivery in minutes

6 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Artist depiction of Neutron delivering a payload. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab, an aerospace firm, will participate in an “experimental mission” for the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has selected Rocket Lab’s medium-lift reusable Neutron for the Rocket Cargo mission. This mission aims to demonstrate “point-to-point cargo transportation,” marking a new phase in commercial launch capabilities for advancing global defense logistics.
117 million-year-old mud waves illuminate Atlantic Ocean's birth

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

“Imagine one-kilometre-long waves, a few hundred metres high: a whole field formed in one particular location to the west of the Guinea Plateau, just at the final ‘pinch-point’ of the separating continents of South America and Africa,” the author added. The giant underwater mud waves formed due to dense, salty water flowing out of the newly created seaway, similar to a massive underwater waterfall. This underwater “waterfall” was created by a dramatic density difference.
New nature-inspired amphibious robot dog aces land, water movement

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

The new Amphibious Robotic Dog draws inspiration from natural movement of dogs. iStock A new robot dog knows no limits – land or water, it’s unstoppable. Introducing Amphibious Robotic Dog, a machine born from nature’s ingenuity. While many amphibious robots draw inspiration from insects or reptiles, a team of researchers from the South China University of Technology looked to a different kind of expert: mammals. Particularly, the effortless way dogs move between land and water.
North American icon T-rex had Asian roots, reveals new research

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

The end Cretaceous Northern Hemisphere fauna was dominated by Tyrannosaurids (such as Tyrannosaurus rex), hadrosaurs and ceratopsian ornithischian dinosaurs. Pedro Salas and Sergey Krasovskiy. Tyrannosaurus rex was long thought to be a North American dinosaur. However, new research suggests its ancestors came from Asia. Researchers from University College London used modeling to determine the origin of the ancestors of T. rex.
Neuralink chip enables nonverbal patient to create YouTube video

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

This information is wirelessly transmitted to his MacBook and processed, enabling him to move the computer pointer with his thoughts. Smith’s journey to receiving the Neuralink implant involved significant personal challenges. A father of three, he was diagnosed with ALS after a minor shoulder injury. The disease progressed to the point where he lost all voluntary movement and his ability to speak. In 2024, he actively pursued acceptance into Neuralink’s implant study.
UK trials new instant detection tech to curb street drug menace

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Mrigakshi Dixit

Globally, the problem of drug adulteration is escalating. People unknowingly consume substances mixed with undeclared and often deadly ingredients. For example, pills sold as benzodiazepines, intended for relaxation, can be secretly laced with potent synthetic opioids, creating a cocktail of extreme risk. Drug-checking services in the UK, Norway, and New Zealand are currently testing it. Early trials are already demonstrating the device’s life-saving potential.