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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of the exoplanet TWA 7b, located 110 light-years away. TWA 7b, about the mass of Saturn, is the smallest-mass exoplanet observed by direct imagery, offering insights into a young planetary system. The discovery was detailed in Nature.
MIT student Alex Kachkine developed an AI-printed polymer film technique for art restoration, which speeds up the process from months to hours. The reversible, color-matched masks can restore damaged paintings more quickly and accurately, aiding overburdened conservators.
Birgitta BΓΆckeler from Thoughtworks shares her two-year experience using AI tools in software engineering, emphasizing the progression from enhanced autocomplete to agentic coding. She notes that AI assistants improve productivity but may affect code quality and team dynamics. Future AI use will incur tech debt.
Researchers from China and Hong Kong have developed swarms of tiny robots to clear infected sinuses in pre-clinical trials on animals. The micro-robots, directed by electromagnetism and light, could potentially reduce antibiotic use. Concerns include long-term side effects and public suspicion.
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