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Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Bryan Kohberger's mysterious 'conflict' with a woman months before Idaho murders... and his eerie red flags with female students
The 2022 fall semester at Washington State University had barely begun when concerns first emerged about Bryan Kohberger 's behavior toward women. An insider says that a 'gender-related' conflict involving the then-27-year-old PhD student and at least one female student in the Criminal Justice and Criminology Department triggered an internal review.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Student breaks legs in £36k surgery to stand 3.7 inches taller
Irakli Archvadze, a 36-year-old PhD student, paid £36,000 for leg-lengthening surgery to increase his height by 3.7 inches. On 14 February, doctors in Turkey broke his femurs and installed metal frames as part of the procedure. For three months, he used an Allen key to gradually separate the broken bones by 1mm each day. Mr Archvadze now stands at 5ft 10.7 inches, and says he no longer feels like his arms are disproportionate. Watch the video in full above.
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Student pays £36k to have his legs broken in surgery to become 3.7in taller
A 5ft7 student paid £36,000 to have his legs broken during a surgery in order to become 3.7 inches taller. Irakli Archvadze, 36, had his femurs broken by a doctor in Turkey who installed metal frames to his legs on 14 February. The PhD student, who thought his long arms were out of proportion with the rest of his body, had to use an Allen Key to gradually separate the broken bones 1mm every day for the next three months. Video footage shared on Thursday (10 July) shows the 36-year-old stretching out his limbs at a new height of 5ft 10.7 inches. The self-confessed 'short king' said the experience was 'proof' that he could do something 'really hard'.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
New study finds that koalas spend 10 minutes a day in this deadly spot
Even though koalas are only on the ground for 10 minutes a day, experts have found that those few minutes are by far the most deadly. A new study has revealed that two thirds of the 10 recorded koalas die during the brief period they spend on the ground. Although the recorded koalas only spent about 10 minutes on the ground each day, two-thirds of them died in that tiny amount of time—usually from vehicle collisions or dog attacks. The research was led by the University of Queensland PhD student, Gabriella Sparkes, who explained, 'Koalas are mostly tree-dwelling, but due to extensive land clearing, they're increasingly forced to travel on the ground, which puts them at a serious risk of injury and death.' The koalas–an endangered species in Australia–were fitted with GPS collars to monitor their movements, and it was revealed that the marsupials spent just 1% of their daily life on the ground–that's alongside the 20 hours usually reserved for sleep. Researchers behind the study are now pushing for conservation efforts to aim primarily at reducing the amount of time that koalas need to spend on the ground. Sparkes added, 'If we can identify the kinds of trees or habitat conditions that encourage koalas to remain in trees for longer, we may be able to design or manage landscapes in ways that reduce the need for ground travel.' Even though koalas are only on the ground for about 10 minutes a day, experts have found that those few minutes are by far the most deadly. A new study has revealed that two-thirds of koalas died during the brief period they spend on the ground, although the ten recorded koalas only spent about 10 minutes on the ground each day, two-thirds of them died from vehicle collisions or dog attacks. The research was led by the University of Queensland. And PhD student Gabriella Sparks, who explained koalas are mostly tree-dwelling, but due to extensive land clearing, they're increasingly forced to travel on the ground, which puts them at a serious risk of injury and death. The koalas, an endangered species in Australia, were fitted with GPS collars to monitor their movements, and it was revealed that the marsupials spent just one percent of their daily life on the ground, that's along the 20 hours usually reserved for sleep. Researchers behind the study are now pushing for conservation efforts to aim primarily at reducing the amount of time that koalas need to spend on the ground. Sparks added, if we can identify the kinds of trees or habitat conditions that encourage koalas to remain in trees for longer, we may be able to design or manage landscapes in ways that reduce the need for ground travel.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
PhD student develops brain-like technology that could solve dangerous issue with electric vehicles: 'Orders of magnitude faster'
New research has potentially found a solution for some of consumers' biggest concerns about electric vehicle adoption: reducing fire hazards and extending battery life. In a new study published in npj Computational Materials, researchers, including a Ph.D. student from Skoltech and AIRI Institute, demonstrated how neural networks can significantly accelerate the discovery of solid electrolyte materials. This advancement could address one of the biggest hurdles in EV battery design: creating batteries that are safer, longer-lasting, and capable of holding more charge while reducing fire risks. Data shows that traditional internal combustion engine vehicles already have a much higher fire hazard risk than EVs. Solid-state batteries are a highly anticipated successor to traditional lithium-ion EV batteries. Instead of using flammable liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries utilize ceramic or other solid materials to move lithium ions between electrodes. These materials offer greater stability, enabling faster charging, longer ranges, and improved safety. However, most known solid electrolytes do not yet meet all the technical requirements for commercial EVs. Researchers are now using artificial intelligence neural networks to predict new materials with high ionic mobility at speeds far surpassing traditional trial-and-error methods. "We demonstrated that graph neural networks can identify new solid-state battery materials with high ionic mobility and do it orders of magnitude faster than traditional quantum chemistry methods," explained Artem Dembitskiy, the lead author of the study and a Ph.D. student at Skoltech. "Machine learning lets us screen tens of thousands of materials in a fraction of the time." This innovative approach has helped the team identify two promising new protective coatings that could stabilize next-generation batteries and prevent dangerous short circuits. The potential of solid-state batteries is significant: Some automakers estimate they could offer up to 50% more range compared to today's EVs, along with reduced fire risk and longer battery life. This translates into lower long-term maintenance costs and fewer battery replacements. This research builds on previous AI-assisted breakthroughs in EV battery technology, fueling solid-state battery innovations that could enable EVs to last a decade longer than current battery technology. Pairing these high-efficiency EVs with home solar can drive savings even further. By charging at home using solar energy, drivers can lower their electricity bills and easily compare rates on sites like EnergySage. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Considering an EV as your next car? You could save over $1,500 a year on gas and maintenance as well as receive Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks and credits, up to $7,500 through Sept. 30, while reducing planet-warming pollution and avoiding high gas prices. While these solid-state batteries are not yet ready for mass-market EVs, AI tools like these are helping us get there faster. This breakthrough could enable automakers to reduce their reliance on nonrenewable fuels and create a cleaner, more affordable future for drivers everywhere. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
