Best Soft Robotics Podcasts (2025)

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Ep42 Soft Handed Robots 57:41

2h ago57:41

57:41

The Net Society crew is back with a packed conversation spanning immersive tech, AI breakthroughs, and the evolving art market. They open with the latest in metaverse development, exploring how new world models could reshape interfaces, AR adoption, and virtual environments. From there, the discussion shifts to robotics, asking how close we are to …

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Beyond Human Hand Limits: The Ultra-Redundant Dexterous Hands of Daxo Robotics 1:11:58

9d ago1:11:58

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For more information: https://daxo-robotics.com/By Marwa ElDiwiny

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Could Your Old Phone Be Gold? Are Soft Robots the Future? Will AI Run Your Council? All This and More. 53:35

29d ago53:35

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Litter Lasso: Leveraging Lenses to Limit Littering. Golden Gains: Greener Gold Grabs from Gadgets. Speed Surveillance Shake-Up: NSW’s New Camera Crackdown. Future Frames: Xiaomi’s Smart Spectacles Step Up. Audio Adventures: Ami Amplifies AirPod Adventures. Da Vinci’s Drone Dream Delivers. Minutes Made Magical: Municipal Meetings Meet Machine Minds.…

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Yasi Salek - "I'm not going to change my voice for a podcast" 23:50

2h ago23:50

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Journalist, Bandsplain host and alternative 90s know-it-all Yasi Salek on vocal fry, wearing MF Doom's mask and not judging the lyrics of eighteen-year-olds. She reveals the future of music journalism, remembers her pyjama party with Courtney Love, an early meeting with Charli xcx and how a book on Nirvana changed her life. Produced by Joe Little. …

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Flying Solar, Talking Councils & Beating Soccer Shooters: The AI Revolution Rolls On! 1:00:14

1d ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Penalty Prediction Precision: AI Outsmarts the Shot-Stoppers. Paddle-Powered Progress: Ping-Ponging Towards Practicality in AI. Sky-High Skydweller: Soaring Solar Surveillance Soars into the Stratosphere. Geraldine Goes Digital: Council Captures Care with Clever Chatbot. Search Shake-Up: Google's Gemini Gambit Goes Global. Buzzing with Big Brother:…

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Cory Hanson - “New bands are competing with robots for Christ's sake” 41:26

4d ago41:26

41:26

I Love People is Cory Hanson's latest soundtrack to elastic afternoons. Born from years in punk houses and assistant work in LA, and the disappointment of making something that doesn't sound like he thought it would. AI, The Velvet Sundown, Nick Cave and teaching ballet also make appearances. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https…

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For Those I Love - " I made Alien Truther videos" 47:13

6d ago47:13

47:13

For Those I Love (aka David Balfe) is about to release his excellent new album Carving The Stone. He sits on how his uncle's DVD collection gave him his hard edges, the way The Streets' Original Pirate Material changed his life, Dublin's inaffordability, making his own videos and all the different jobs he's done to keep making music. Photo: Hugh Qu…

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Ep41 Another Day, Another DAT 52:36

6d ago52:36

52:36

The Net Society crew returns with a wide-ranging conversation on digital art, crypto markets, and shifting policy winds. They kick things off with market sentiment and recent activity in the Art Blocks Discord, then dive into a discussion about what’s due for a comeback in the space. The group unpacks the consumer crypto playbook and shares thought…

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Robots That Deliver Snacks, Clean Rivers, Watch You Sleep and Prevent House Fires - What Could Go Wrong? 55:26

8d ago55:26

55:26

Snackbots on the Subway: Shenzhen’s Smart Stocking Solution. Delivery Droids and Drone Drops: The Futuristic Feast of Food Fulfilment. Page-Turning Precision: Preservation Powered by Puffs. MegaShark and WasteShark: Robotic Rubbish Removers Revolutionise River Rescue. Robot Rivalry: The Road to a Robo World Cup. Slumber Surveillance: Smartwatches S…

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The Jobs Report Missed: Here’s What That Means for Distributors 1:27:02

10d ago1:27:02

1:27:02

When the U.S. jobs report is off by tens of thousands, what does that mean for leaders in wholesale distribution? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the latest economic numbers—and why massive revisions to jobs data should concern every distributor, manufacturer, and revenue leader. Beyond the headlines, they explore how faulty …

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The New Eves - Haunted by Tutankhamun 22:27

11d ago22:27

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If you're not sure what to make of gothic Midsommar clad The New Eves, keep listening. There's the poetic thud of The Velvet Underground and autodidactic brilliance of The Slights, but it's the wide-eyed willingness that makes their first release and debut album The New Eves is rising that makes this Brighton band something very very special. Sat o…

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Laurie Vincent (Soft Play) - "We might change our name again" 55:25

13d ago55:25

55:25

Swerving a teenage job at his uncle's timber yard, Laurie Vincent only ever wanted to be in a band. Soft Play shouldn't work on paper (guitar, stand-up drums, Adidas tracksuits), but it definitely does work blasted loud in massive venues. Laurie has loved, lost and reconnected as he's grown up in public. Heavy Jelly is Soft Play's return to enjoyab…

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Ep40 Off-Chain Summer 51:46

14d ago51:46

51:46

The crew dives into shifting market vibes, from meme stock rallies to the resurgence of NFTs, and unpacks how institutional vehicles are shaping digital asset exposure. They debate the risks of NFT treasury structures, liquidity challenges, and what it means for collectors when markets heat up. From the alien vs. ape punk showdown to reflections on…

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AI Love, Lab-Grown Cheese, Lever-Less Lexus, Smarter Surgery & More Tech Twists! 58:06

15d ago58:06

58:06

Bot Bonds & Binary Brides: The Allure of AI Affection. Cultured Curds: The Coming Clash of Casein Creations. Steering Shift: Lexus Leads the Leap to Lever-Less Driving. Scalpel, Sensors, Success: Surgical Systems Step Up. Sun Safety Simplified: Sun Day Sparks Skin-Smart Solutions. Hyper-HDMI: The High-Speed Home Theatre Hype. Pill Power: Profiling …

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How AI and Stablecoins Are Rewiring the Supply Chain Economy 1:23:04

18d ago1:23:04

1:23:04

Is your business ready for the AI economy, tariff turbulence, and the rapid rise of programmable payments? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, co-founders Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the week's most pressing trends, from stablecoin legislation to humanoid robotics, from AI-fueled job disruption to smart supply chain …

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David Yow (the Jesus Lizard) - Man of Detail 42:02

18d ago42:02

42:02

Paving his own path and making his own noise, David Yow has been the shamanic leader of the unapologetically meaty sound of the Jesus Lizard. He's also an actor, designer and expat. The band just wrapped up shows for this year following their new album - first in 26 years - Rack. Photo: Joshua Black Wilkins Get yourself some top class Shure microph…

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jasmine.4.t - "Being loved by other trans people is very healing" 32:02

21d ago32:02

32:02

Jasmine's heartwarming debut You Are The Morning is up there with the best of this year's records. We hear about the well paying job she just quit, the power of trans community and Yulia and the Filton 18. Find out more about Yulia: https://www.freeyulia.com/ Photo: Matt Grubb Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p…

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Ep39 The Big WAGMI 1:10:24

21d ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Derek is out this week, but Aaron, Chris, and Pri dive into a wide-ranging conversation that starts with GM energy and WAGMI nostalgia before moving into market momentum, off-chain activity, and the forces driving renewed optimism in digital assets. They debate Coinbase’s cultural identity and the broader phenomenon of corporations acting like mode…

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Foldable Phones, AI Tattoos and Solar Hacks: The Tech That’s Turning Heads…and Raising Eyebrows! 1:03:57

22d ago1:03:57

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Foldable Frenzy: Samsung’s Slim, Stacked, and Snazzy Smartphones Spill. Inked Innovation: AI’s Artistic Advance in Tattooing. Sirens on Smartphones: September’s Safety Signal. Solar Sabotage: Smart Inverter Infiltration Threatens Power Stability. Radiation Rebellion: Rethinking Renewable Rules. Grok’s Growing Gaffes: Musk’s Politically Incorrect AI…

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Allo Darlin' - Helen Mirren's stockings, Yoko Ono at Abbey Road and X-rated valentine's day cards 20:03

22d ago20:03

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The indie-pop band that everyone needs in their life is back. Bright Nights is Allo Darlin's new album, and UK people can catch them on tour this October. Tickets here: https://www.allodarlin.com/tour Want AD FREE episodes? Become a member for £4 per month: https://www.patreon.com/101parttimejobs Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: h…

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Why B2B Buyers Want Sales Reps, Just Not All the Time 1:33:21

25d ago1:33:21

1:33:21

What happens when data-driven decision-making meets the chaos of tariffs, AI disruption, and a retiring workforce? In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Mark Gilham of Enable to unpack the big shifts impacting manufacturers, distributors, and the global supply chain. From trade policy to pricing strategy, sales transformation to…

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Kurupt FM's Hugo Chegwin - "I won two Ivor Novellos... I didn't know what they were" 37:00

27d ago37:00

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Kurupt FM's laidback man of leisure joins with tales from Brentford, co-writing Emeli Sandé's 'Next To Me', remixing Wiley, risking it in front of your mates and getting fired from an accounts job after he told them he could do numbers "like Rain Man". Want AD FREE episodes? Become a member for £4 per month: https://www.patreon.com/101parttimejobs …

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NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview! 24:48

28d ago24:48

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NEURA Robotics Unveils 3rd Gen 4NE1 at Automatica 2025 – Exclusive Interview! by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Ep38 Holy Toledo Gen Art is Dead 58:57

28d ago58:57

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In this episode of Net Society, the crew reflects on the Toledo Museum show and what it signals for digital art’s place in contemporary culture. They discuss how institutional interest is rising just as public sentiment cools, explore the macro drivers behind recent crypto market momentum, and consider what Gary Vee’s renewed NFT talk means for bro…

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Onome Edgeworth (Kokoroko) - Gardening after Glastonbury 18:42

28d ago18:42

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Kokoroko's brilliant new album Tuff Times Never Last is out now, and their Brixton Academy show on 25 September will be one to remember. Percussionist Onome Edgeworth tells us about their best year yet, gardening and working as a team. Want AD FREE episodes? Become a member for £4 per month: https://www.patreon.com/101parttimejobs Get yourself some…

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From Interest Rates to Cyber Risk: What Distribution Leaders Must Know 1:26:13

1M ago1:26:13

1:26:13

What do tariffs, AI adoption, and digital readiness have in common? They’re all reshaping the future of wholesale distribution. In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the forces shaping the industry from rising cybersecurity threats to the real reason distributors aren’t seeing results …

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Gwenno - "Survive the 21st Century: Speak Cornish" 15:24

1M ago15:24

15:24

On her new trilingual album Utopia, Gwenno documents the last 25 years in Welsh, Cornish and English. Growing up with a Cornish poet dad, before getting a job dancing in Australia and Las Vegas, joining an indie pop group and landing behind the bar of a boozy pub. She has since won the Welsh Music Prize for her debut solo album, nominated for a Mer…

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Synthetic sustainable spuds 5:59

1M ago5:59

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As the global population heads toward 10 billion, the pressure on agriculture is mounting. With that in mind, the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has announced millions of pounds worth of funding for crops enhanced through synthetic biology by designing entirely new chromosomes and chloroplasts, starting with the potato, as Angie…

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Emma-Jean Thackray - "The jazz police hate me" 38:33

1M ago38:33

38:33

It's a testament to Emma-Jean Thackray's endurance that Weirdo made it out. Mourning the sudden passing of her partner, writing lyrics that she couldn't imagine being released into the public and fighting for her album artwork vision, EJT is a hero. Weirdo is out now on Brownswood. Want AD FREE episodes? Become a member for £4 per month: https://ww…

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UFOs, Angels & the Paranormal: The Hidden Symphony of the Unknown 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

UFO Symphonic: Journeys into Sound by Mike FioritoOrder the book here 👉 https://www.amazon.com/UFO-Symphonic-Journeys-into-Sound/dp/162720606XBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Phones Warn of Quakes, Cement Cools Cities but Being Polite to AI Heats the Planet: Tech That’s Helping and Harming Our World. 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Paws, Patterns and Positioning: The Fi Collar Fetches the Future of Pet Tech. Specs and Sound: Spectacular Synergy or Sensory Shortcut? Performance-Packed Prisms: Meta and Oakley Make Smart Specs Sporty. Seismic Signals: Smartphones Shake Up Earthquake Safety. Bright Bulbs and Better Burglar Busting: Wyze’s Watchful Wonder. Vacuuming Victory: LG’s …

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How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us? 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

How Scientists Search for UFOs — Can We Outsmart What’s Already Watching Us?What if UFOs aren’t just random objects… but intelligent observers?In this episode, we explore how scientists actually search for UFOs — the sensors they use, the data that matters, and the possibility that these unknown objects might be actively avoiding detection.If you c…

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This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics? 47:48

1M ago47:48

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This Drive Eliminates Backlash — Could the Archimedes Drive Be Game-Changing for Robotics? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Rival Consoles - "I could spend 2000 hours on a song and not release it" 32:45

1M ago32:45

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Before the early days of Erased Tapes, Ryan Lee West has been perpetually transfixed with making things. His new album Landscape from Memory is out this Friday. Shot at AAJA, Deptford. Photo: Eva Vermandel. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited upload…

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KNEECAP on self expression, socialism and Irish identity 30:24

1M ago30:24

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For the first time on Spotify video (also YouTube), a memorable afternoon with KNEECAP just before their debut album Fine Art. Their new single The Recap (ft. Mozey) is out now. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENT…

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Ep37 Don’t Say S******e Or Else 59:14

1M ago59:14

59:14

The Net Society crew is together in person this week during NFT NYC with special guest Erick Calderon, aka Snowfro, founder of Art Blocks and creator of the Chromie Squiggle. What starts as a reflection on the energy of NFT NYC and the evolution of NFT culture opens up into a wide-ranging discussion. The group digs into the maturation of the space,…

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Bob Vylan on Keir Starmer's irresponsible government & choosing between health or rent 1:10:25

1M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Bob Vylan's set is the most talked about Glastonbury performance this year, so we're revisiting our episode from when their album Humble As The Sun came out for the first time in video form. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists ke…

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How Distributors Can Win in a Soft Landing Economy, with Taylor St. Germain 1:33:16

1M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

What if the economic slowdown didn’t spell disaster—but a window of opportunity? In this episode, Senior Economist Taylor St. Germain of ITR Economics joins the show to unpack what a “soft landing” really means for distributors—and how to strategically navigate uncertainty, inflation moderation, and shifting customer demand without panic or paralys…

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Keep Talking to Your Loved Ones after They Die, Apple Phones Used in F1 and Big Screen Backyard Blockbusters. 47:30

1M ago47:30

47:30

Backyard Blockbusters: Big Screens, Budget Setups and Bug Spray. Brawling Bots: Beijing's Boxing Breakthrough. Final Farewell or Forever Files? The Rise of Grief Tech. Diagnosis Delivered: AI as a Co-Pilot in Cancer Care. Snooze-Saving Sound: Soundcore’s Snore-Silencing Sleep Solution. F1 Filmmaking with Apple: Custom Cameras, Chipsets and Cinemati…

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Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry? 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Will Robot-Assembled Burgers Change the Fast Food Industry? by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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How Does the Orbit Actuator Solve the Ball-and-Socket Challenge in Robotics? 1:40:51

2M ago1:40:51

1:40:51

For more info about the orbit actuator, please check https://cnprnd.com/Or contact Michael Cortez: [email protected] Marwa ElDiwiny

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The Orbit Actuator 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

The Orbit Actuator by Marwa ElDiwinyBy Marwa ElDiwiny

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Oracle Sisters - "We're chameleons and nomads" 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

Lewis, Christopher and Julia phone in from France about their big risk turned travelling circus. From modelling and moving to Paris to take a job that lasted all of a week, to hypnotic records and selling out Koko. Divinations is out there to jam. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 DistroKid makes music distri…

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Ambrose Kenny-Smith (King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard) - "Redder than the devil's D" 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

Ambrose is the least trusted member of King Gizzard. He's a skateboarder. He once lost a Rickenbacker which will follow him to the grave. He's thought about making a commercial rock album but would sabotage it. He doesn't have much time on his hands. But he's here for 101 Part Time Jobs. Phantom Island is out now. Get yourself some top class Shure …

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Ep36 The Podcast About Nothing 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

The Net Society crew goes fully freeform this week in an episode aptly titled The Podcast About Nothing. What starts as a conversation about die with the most likes's Gristle Buddeez quickly unravels into reflections on novelty in NFT art, the implications of the Genius stablecoin bill for DeFi, and how AI models are getting a little too chatty. Fr…

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Reduce, reuse, recycle: Nappies and period products edition 25:30

2M ago25:30

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Did you know that disposable nappies account for approximately 400,000 tonnes of waste each year, representing 2-3% of household waste? Period products don't fare much better with one study indicating 200,000 tonnes of waste annually and then there's also adult incontinence products - we’re looking at 3 billion waste products annually for that. The…

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Scientists say they've bent spacetime 4:39

2M ago4:39

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"Warp speed, Mr Sulu." It's the kind of command we've only heard in science fiction - until now. Did a team of scientists just bend spacetime using nothing but sparks in a lab? That's right - not black holes, not neutron stars - electrical sparks. A new experiment claims to have created tiny ripples in the very fabric of space and time, right here …

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