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Commonwealth Fusion has published five peer-reviewed papers laying out the physics case for ARC, its planned 400 MW fusion power plant, which would follow the company’s smaller SPARC tokamak now under construction. The papers suggest ARC could produce more energy than it consumes using high-temperature superconducting magnets, molten-salt heat extraction, and 15-minute fusion pulses. Ars...
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The organization claims that the FIFA tournament could have impacts on the rights of local people and visiting soccer fans in all three host countries.
The Argentine national team will be Google’s test bench and technological showcase during the World Cup.
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Referees for the 2026 World Cup will be wearing cameras positioned at their temples, allowing TV audiences to see a live view of the pitch from a vantage point they never have before.
Most US World Cup stadiums are surrounded by surveillance cameras. Want to know if you’re being watched on your way to a match? These maps will help you.
From anti-drone tech to face recognition, 2026 World Cup stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico are subjecting fans to an array of surveillance tech. Here’s what you need to know.
According to new research, Trionda would show less unpredictable movements in actions such as corner kicks or free kicks. However, in powerful and long-distance clearances it would lose range.
South Africa’s battery electric vehicle sales jump 96% as motorists seek protection from rising fuel prices and volatility.
From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’
“I’m not an ambi-turner,” laments Derek Zoolander in the eponymous noughties satire about the world’s hottest male model and his rare catwalk hangup. “It’s a problem I’ve had since I was a baby … I can’t turn left.”
Now, research suggests that the fashionista’s...
Across generations in the Philippines, the perya remains a cultural staple, weaving together tradition, entertainment, and community. More than just a place filled with rides, games, and food stalls, the perya captures the spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia, and unspoken etiquette. While official guidelines govern games and attractions, long-time visitors instinctively follow unwritten rules that...
The company has reinforced its commitment to local education through a series of corporate social investment initiatives at schools in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
Paratus Mozambique will expand its Starlink installation to support teacher training and connect more remote communities.
If you need space back on your phone or tablet, removing built-in and unused apps can help free up storage and reduce screen clutter.
Educational institutions can use new technologies as a force multiplier to enhance the impact of their existing security systems.
Visa is enrolling local banks for autonomous AI payments, but most consumers still don’t trust AI agents with their money.
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