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Plus: Japan develops first 6G device that's 20X faster than 5G                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 May 03, 2024 | [Read Online]( German wind turbine blade maker Voodin Blade Technology (Voodin) has announced the first-ever real installation of its wood-based blades on a wind turbine in Breuna, Germany. These 63-foot (19.3-meter) long blades are made from something called laminated veneer lumber (LVL), which is considered more sustainable than synthetic composites used to make wind turbine blades. For a deeper look at the details, read today’s [Must-Read.]( 🔥Today’s job of the day as featured on [jobs.interestingengineering.com](: >[Â]([Director of Engineering Strategy & Operations (PMO)]( > [Product Engineer, Accessory]( 🎙 New podcast [Â]([Democratizing Autonomous Drone Delivery at Scale]( Reading Time: 4 mins Did a friend forward this e-mail to you? [Subscribe here.]( MUST READ 🪵 World’s first’ wooden wind turbine blades installed in Germany Beyond being more sustainable than[existing fiberglass]( and other synthetic composites used to make wind turbine blades, laminated wood makes the blades easier to decommission and recycle once their lifespan expires. Currently, most wind turbine blades are [buried at life’s end]( as the material they are made of cannot be readily recycled. Voodin’s wooden blades use CNC milling machines that excel in creating intricate 3D shapes. As a result, the manufacturing process is highly automated, eliminating the need for molds in the production facilities. CNC milling technology also provides greater flexibility since it can be used to manufacture [blades of any kind.]( ⚛️ Matter vs. antimatter: CERN cracks particle physics puzzle with AI power Researchers at the [European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)]( have used a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to find evidence of matter-antimatter asymmetry for the first time. Thanks to AI, the researchers were able to [push the boundary]( of what can be achieved with the particle detector, an organizational press release said. Just like a mirror that creates an inverted image, in particle physics, for every matter, there should be antimatter with the exact opposite properties. This is the underlying principle of [charge-parity (CP) symmetry.]( 🪱 New leech-like device to suck blood for sampling instead of needling Have a [phobia of needles]( or know someone who does? Well, a new device inspired by leeches may soon be able to help. ETH Zurich noted that while it cannot collect as much blood as a needle, it can collect significantly more than a finger prick. Since many individuals feel [discomfort at the sight of needles](penetrating their arms for blood sample requirements, doctors often end up resorting to areas such as a prick to the fingertip or earlobe for blood. A two-and-a-half-centimeter-long suction cup is affixed to the patient’s arm or back. The microneedles are placed within the cup, and when pressed, they puncture the skin. In just a few minutes, the negative pressure within the suction cup guarantees that an ample amount of blood has been gathered for [diagnostic testing.]( Love what you're reading, but too many emails? Sign up to IE+ to get Blueprint Weekly, our exclusive weekly premium newsletter that gives all the insights you love in a more digestible weekly format– plus, enjoy an Ad-Free experience on our website. Try IE+ today for just $1 in the first month. [Subscribe here]( HOT TOPICS OF THE DAY SCIENCE > A wild male Sumatran orangutan treated his wound with a medicinal plant, the first time such behavior had ever been observed in a close relative of ours. ([More]() > Scientists have solved a puzzle relating to the Maud Rise polynya puzzle. Named after an oceanic plateau in the Weddell Sea, it plunges to depths of about 1,000 meters. ([More]() > New research found that parrots preferred live video calls over recorded video messages - which may lay the foundations for an online world for animals. ([More]() ENERGY > A UK-based energy startup is developing a first-of-its-kind high-density hydro storage technology at a mining site near Plymouth. The facility aims to help decarbonize the site’s energy consumption. ([More]() > A delegation has flown in from Belgium to Namibia this week to unveil plans for Africa’s first hydrogen-powered ship. The project will offer low-carbon logistics supply chains to the country’s customers. ([More]() > US wind power slipped last year for the first time in a quarter-century due to weaker-than-normal Midwest breezes. This underscores the challenge of integrating volatile renewable energy sources into the grid. ([More]() INNOVATION > A group of Japanese telecommunication firms have developed a high-speed 6G wireless gadget that can carry data at up to 20 times the speed of 5G. ([More]() > Researchers are using math to build aircraft models that are safer, more aerodynamic, and fuel-efficient — particularly when it comes to ice buildup on wings and fuselage. ([More]() > In head-to-head trials against other AI platforms, simulated robots, such as NoodleBot, employing Northwestern’s latest AI algorithm consistently surpassed state-of-the-art models. ([More]() VIDEO > Humanoid robot EVE, from 1X, can now multitask from a single set of neural net weights. That's significant, as it makes androids in human spaces easier to command. ([More]() > Storms and intense flooding are devastating southern Brazil. Rescue attempts are ongoing, but have themselves been hampered by poor conditions. ([More]() > A new bike helmet from O'NEAL and Quintessential Design improves rider safety. In the event of a crash, a sensor in the helmet summons emergency services. ([More]() IE QUIZ: THE RESULTS In yesterday’s quiz, we asked, What is the number in the question mark? The answer is: The equation to find the middle number is (Sum of vertical digits) + (difference of horizontal digits), in this case (13+8) + (11-7)= ? =25 Ready for more brainy challenges? 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