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Engineers can now precisely control heat with a new programmable material. This breakthrough could revolutionize energy systems and next-gen photonic memory.
Doubts plagued the 1999 X5 launch: could it match BMW's iconic coupes? Today, the X5 is a bestseller, proving critics wrong and dominating the market.
Siri finally gets a brain! After Apple Intelligence in 2024, Siri now rivals Gemini and ChatGPT, powered by Google. Expect the new AI on iPhones, iPads, and Macs in beta this year, full release 2026.
McMurtry Automotive just unleashed the Spéirling Pure: a single-seat electric super track car with four-figure horsepower. This production version delivers near-F1 performance, breaking records.
Step into the future of dance! David Huang demos his VR social dance app, Dance Guru, at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, CA, on June 17, 2026.
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Bruce McLaren's legendary 1969 M6GT, a supercar ahead of its time and one of the rarest cars ever, is reborn. Specialists have lovingly built a completely new model of his first road car.
ESS just unveiled Bridge: a modular sodium-ion battery system. It's a new US-made alternative to lithium-ion, targeting utilities, data centers, and commercial users.
Scientists tested their aerial-aquatic flying robot in Lake Geneva, proving that it had enough speed and power to lift itself out of the water with its wings alone. Raphael Zufferey hide caption ...
Apple just unveiled iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27 at WWDC 2026! Get ready for a deep dive into the iPhone's next big update, launching this fall.
Don't let its modest footprint fool you. This 26-ft tiny house packs two bedrooms, an open living area, and a well-stocked kitchen, proving it's far more practical than you'd expect.
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Tiny house, big party? The N2 solves guest woes with a large screened porch, dramatically expanding its living space.
Deep Fission just delivered its prototype underground SMR reactor canister to Kansas. This is a huge step toward validating their unconventional nuclear power concept.
Polymers that defy heat and fire? A new method to control atomic vibrations could lead to lightweight, heat-resistant materials.
Don't let its 8m length fool you. The White Pine tiny house feels huge inside, thanks to its clever wide, open design. Enjoy a large living area, kitchen, and two easily accessed loft bedrooms.
Atlas the humanoid robot stunned FIFA World Cup fans, emerging from the tunnel at halftime to recreate iconic goal celebrations during the Norway vs. Brazil match.
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Miami's City Labs is launching the world's first commercial nuclear-powered satellite. Solar panels fail in shadow or deep space, and batteries die. Nuclear power offers a solution.
DHS proposed a new public-private critical infrastructure collaboration system Tuesday. It replaces a framework eliminated by President Trump weeks after returning to office.
Pixels are everywhere, from your phone to your TV. Now, researchers have created a single pixel that can both control and analyze light—a first.
Tired of tiny houses sacrificing comfort for portability? The Apex flips the script, trading mobility for a spacious, single-floor layout that feels more like an apartment.
AI's boom is driving China's semiconductor demand. JCET will invest $1.15 billion in a new Shanghai plant, boosting advanced chip packaging and testing capabilities.
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EVs, renewables, and electronics demand better batteries. Researchers are eyeing lithium-sulfur (Li-S) for its high energy density and cheap, abundant sulfur, aiming to surpass lithium-ion.
Infineon just opened the world's largest smart power fab in Dresden, Germany—months early! This €5B investment doubles capacity, creates 1,000 jobs, and powers the future of intelligent semiconductors.
Zoomlion just unveiled five new low-emission tech breakthroughs for construction, mining, and agriculture. This move accelerates their shift to green heavy equipment.
A radical 18th-century prophetess leads followers to America in 2025's "The Testament of Ann Lee." This true story reveals her followers invented devices you use daily, from mail-order seeds to the circular saw.
An AI Alexander Hamilton will chat economics at the Museum of American Finance. After years without a permanent home, the NYC-born museum opens this weekend in Boston.
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Building the world's largest paper airplane? For students in Pisa, it became a real engineering challenge. They tackled stability, weight, stiffness, and aerodynamics with surgical precision.
Keysight and WIN Semiconductors just launched a workflow to help GaN MMIC developers nail chip fabrication on the first try. This slashes expensive redesigns and delays, accelerating 5G infrastructure.
Joby Aviation and Toyota just launched an air mobility joint venture. They're teaming up to produce Joby's S4 Series electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
Researchers at Rice University and North Carolina State University have developed a stretchable battery that draws moisture from the air to generate electricity, eliminating the need for conventional liquid electrolytes while powering wearable and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The moisture-activ...
Trapped in a flooded cave? Your rescuer might be a mind-controlled, diving-suit-wearing cockroach! These cyborgs, already used in dry search-and-rescue, are now going underwater thanks to new tech.
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Supersonic flight is back! For the first time since the 1970s, the US government is lifting its ban on continental supersonic flight, paving the way for a new generation of ultrafast aircraft.
LLMs are more predictable than you think: Ask any major chatbot for a random number between 1 and 10 and you'll almost certainly get 7. This isn't coincidence—it reflects a deep tendency in AI models to converge on the same familiar answers. An Australian startup is training AI to be weirder: Spring...
Engineers developed innovative materials to pull drinking water from the air. Their creations include a water-harvesting jacket and a record-setting collection system.
Momentum Technologies hit record purity, recovering 99.9% pure neodymium praseodymium oxide from e-waste. They also extracted 99.5% pure dysprosium and yttrium.
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames for its 3 billion users, enhancing privacy by letting you ditch phone numbers.
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NYC is prepping two Manhattan heliports for air taxi operations, potentially launching this year. The NYCEDC is readying existing infrastructure for future flight.
Get ready for robot room service! China plans to open the world's first fully automated hotel in 2027. Located in Guangdong and managed by Pudu Robotics, robots will handle everything from check-in to housekeeping.
China's Zhejiang province is set to unveil two record-breaking bridges. One redefines cable-stayed engineering, the other sets a new benchmark for high-speed rail over open sea.
Rosalind Franklin, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, and even a 16th-century ninja are unsung heroes. But what about Carmela Vitale? She didn't fight battles, yet she revolutionized your pizza experience.
Meet the EF-12: Artemis Technologies' electric hydrofoil pilot boat. It's the world's first 100% electric, zero-emissions vessel, making ship pilot transport greener and safer.