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2026-05-05 21:08:07 CEST

US scientists make 10 crystal compounds from one formula, reshape superconductor hunt
Scientists in the US have rewritten the rules of materials discovery after creating a new...
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2026-04-26 20:01:10 CEST

Korea’s next-gen system enables simultaneous production of hydrogen using waste glycerol
Researchers in South Korea have developed a next-generation high-efficiency electrochemical system that enables the simultaneous...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/korea-next-gen-system-hydrogen-production
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2026-04-10 17:50:08 CEST

World’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal inches closer to reality
The world’s first commercial-ready deep borehole nuclear waste disposal solution is inching closer to reality....
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/commercial-ready-borehole-nuclear-waste-disposal
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2026-04-10 17:15:07 CEST

New dual-frequency trap captures electrons and ions, pushing antihydrogen beyond CERN
Researchers in Germany have moved closer to synthesizing antihydrogen after successfully confining heavy calcium ions...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/dual-frequency-trap-antihydrogen
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2026-04-10 16:36:08 CEST

Scientists develop water-based zinc-ion battery that delivers 900-cycle lifespan
Current batteries have a poor reputation due to their tendency to catch fire, high manufacturing...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/scientists-develop-water-based-zinc-ion-battery
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2026-04-10 16:01:10 CEST

New theoretical model shows dark matter could exist in two distinct states
Scientists are aiming to redefine how we search for dark matter. A new theoretical model...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/dark-matter-univers-distinct-states
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2026-04-10 14:57:09 CEST

Volcanic rock cement developed to replace limestone, could cut carbon emissions by 67%
Stanford geophysicist Tiziana Vanorio has developed Phlego, a volcanic rock-based cement formula that could reduce...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/volcanic-rock-cement-to-replace-limestone
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2026-04-10 13:36:07 CEST

Largest US uranium discovery in decade begins production with 6-million-pound resource
Uranium production has begun at Burke Hollow, the largest uranium in-situ recovery (ISR) site in...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/largest-uranium-reserve-in-us
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2026-04-10 12:22:07 CEST

China launches high-tech EV featuring 99-second battery swap, 314-mile range
The global automotive landscape shifted lately when GAC Aion officially launched the RT Super, a...
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https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/gac-aion-rt-super
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2026-04-10 11:29:07 CEST

UK approves biggest solar farm with size of 1,700 football fields to power 180,000 homes
The UK government has approved the country’s largest power-producing solar farm following a planning inquiry,...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/uk-approves-biggest-solar-farm
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2026-04-10 10:36:11 CEST

China’s military AI beats human commanders with 90% recall accuracy in assault test
China has developed a military AI that acts as a “digital chief of staff.” The...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-military-ai-beats-human-commanders
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2026-04-10 08:08:09 CEST

US firm to deliver defense system to NATO member to tackle long-range cruise missiles
A Massachusetts-based company is set to deliver its powerful air and missile defense system to...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-firm-missile-defense-nato-member
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2026-04-10 00:43:08 CEST

Motor-free fiber muscles bring silent, human-like movement to modern robots
Researchers at the MIT Media Lab and Italy’s Politecnico di Bari have developed artificial muscle...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/mit-electrofluidic-fiber-muscles
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2026-04-09 17:22:03 CEST

US’ nuclear fusion startup to build radioactive batteries for use in space
Avalanche Energy, a fusion energy startup, has won a $5.2 million contract to build radioactive...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/darpa-5m-contract-radioactive-batteries-space
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2026-04-09 14:36:06 CEST

World-first: Scientists observe particles emerging from nothing in collider
Scientists at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider have observed particles emerging directly from empty space...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/scientists-observe-particles-emerging-from-nothing

2026-04-09 13:43:07 CEST

US firm’s new humanoid robot learns emotional cues and recalls past conversations
Las Vegas-based robotics firm Realbotix has delivered its first Vinci-equipped humanoid robot to telecommunications company...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-humanoid-robot-learns-emotions
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2026-04-09 11:29:05 CEST

‘World’s first’ humanoid robot for real household chores launched with 16-hour battery
Chinese robotics firm UniX AI has unveiled Panther, touted as the world’s first service humanoid...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/worlds-first-humanoid-robot-for-household
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2026-04-09 02:08:10 CEST

Boeing to sustain Cold War-era AGM-86B nuclear missiles for US Air Force through 2033
The U.S. Air Force is extending the service life of one of its oldest nuclear...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/agm86b-missile-life-extended-2033
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2026-04-08 23:36:12 CEST

New piezoelectric chip hits 96.2% efficiency, 4x current to cut data center losses
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new chip architecture that...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/chip-design-4x-current-data-centers
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2026-04-08 19:57:09 CEST

Meta’s new Muse Spark AI uses 10x less compute in single framework for text, vision
Meta has rolled out Muse Spark, a new artificial intelligence model that signals a reset...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/meta-muse-spark-ai-launch
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2026-04-08 18:22:08 CEST

US lab’s 60-ton ‘giant cage’ detector filters ‘fake’ cosmic noise with 99.99% accuracy
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have successfully commissioned a...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/us-lab-detector-filters-cosmic-noise
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2026-04-08 17:36:13 CEST

US Navy-backed project aims to give robots human-like finger precision
Robots have made significant strides in automation, but in dynamic, unstructured environments such as ship...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/naval-funded-robot-dexterity-research-usc
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2026-04-08 17:15:12 CEST

Ukraine’s Fire Point develops low-cost Patriot missile alternative
As Ukraine continues to navigate a high-intensity aerial conflict, the demand for sustainable air defense...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/ukraine-fire-point-low-cost-ballistic-interceptor-patriot
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2026-04-08 17:08:07 CEST

Torpedo-shaped drone linked to China recovered from Indonesian waters
An Indonesian fisherman has recovered what authorities believe is a Chinese underwater drone near one...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinese-underwater-drone-found-in-indonesia-2026
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2026-04-08 17:01:10 CEST

289-million-year-old mummy fossil presents earliest evidence of rib-based breathing
Take a deep breath. Feel your ribs flare, and your chest expand. That simple, rhythmic...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/oldest-example-of-modern-breathing-system-found
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2026-04-08 16:29:09 CEST

Hydrogen cooking stove runs for hours using only 100 ml water and 1 kWh power
A clean-tech startup has unveiled a compact, plug-and-play hydrogen cooking stove for homes and commercial...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/plug-and-play-hydrogen-stove
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2026-04-08 15:36:09 CEST

US firm’s micro nuclear reactor could make vessels cruise for decades without refueling
AMPERA, a US-based microreactor developer, and Scorpio Tankers have announced a strategic collaboration to develop...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/microreactor-to-help-vessels-run-without-refueling
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2026-04-08 14:01:10 CEST

US Navy pushes for 1,200% increase in Tomahawk cruise missiles to refill war depleted stock
The U.S. Navy is moving to rebuild its missile inventory after heavy use during the...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-navy-wants-1200-rise-in-tomahawk-missiles
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2026-04-08 11:50:07 CEST

New wearable robotic exoskeleton helps musicians sync better than sight and sound
Researchers in Italy have developed a wearable robotic system to help musicians stay in sync....
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/wearable-robotic-exoskeleton-musicians
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2026-04-08 10:43:07 CEST

Artemis II makes history with first live call between moon crew and ISS
The Artemis II crew connected with ISS astronauts via radio during their return trajectory, marking...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-ii-iss-communication
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2026-04-08 10:36:08 CEST

China’s BYD files patent for robot that can charge EVs and inflate tires in one go
Chinese automaker BYD has published a patent for a fully autonomous robotic system designed to...
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https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-byd-robot-ev-charging-tires
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2026-04-08 09:10:17 CEST

Donald Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz to reopen for shipping
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday evening, just hours...
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https://interestingengineering.com/culture/donald-trump-us-2-week-iran-ceasefire
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2026-04-08 02:22:05 CEST

New metamaterials learn shapes, adapt behavior, and move like living systems
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam have developed a new class of metamaterials that can...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/metamaterials-learn-adapt-shape-robotics-uva
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2026-04-08 01:54:49 CEST

UK deploys $500M autonomous ‘Adventure’ minehunter system to neutralize naval mines
The Royal Navy has brought a new uncrewed minehunting system into service, aiming to modernize...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/uk-500m-autonomous-mine-warfare-adventure
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2026-04-08 00:15:09 CEST

New magnetic system lets microrobots move without cameras or tracking systems
Scientists at Southern Methodist University have developed a magnetic coil system that can control microrobots...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/microrobots-no-tracking-magnetic-control-smu
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2026-04-07 22:52:09 CEST

Project Glasswing unites Apple, Google, Anthropic to secure systems from AI threats
A coalition of major technology firms has launched a new initiative to confront a rapidly...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/project-glasswing-ai-cybersecurity-initiative
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2026-04-07 22:10:29 CEST

Intel joins Elon Musk’s $20B TeraFab to target 1 terawatt AI chip output in Texas
Intel has joined Elon Musk’s ambitious $20 billion “TeraFab” semiconductor project, marking a major step...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/intel-joins-musk-terafab-ai-chip-project
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2026-04-07 21:00:43 CEST

Russia trials Kurier robot with autonomous 82mm mortar fire and five-second loading
Russia has debuted a sophisticated new ground robotic system capable of conducting high-intensity mortar strikes...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/russia-kurier-robotic-mortar-system-bagulnik-82
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2026-04-07 19:15:29 CEST

US unlocks cheaper jet fuel with new catalyst that converts ethanol in one step
Researchers in the US have designed a catalyst that could significantly lower the cost of...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/catalyst-converts-ethanol-jet-fuel
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2026-04-07 19:08:29 CEST

NASA’s Artemis II crew photographs Earthset and rare solar eclipse near Moon flyby
In a record-breaking deep-space mission, NASA has released a new set of images from the...
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https://interestingengineering.com/photo-story/artemis-ii-earthset-eclipse-moon-flyby-images

2026-04-07 15:29:05 CEST

China’s new sodium battery forms internal firewall to stop fires, survives 572°F test
Chinese researchers have just developed a revolutionary sodium battery that can effectively eliminate thermal runaway,...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-sodium-battery-thermal-runaway
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2026-04-07 15:15:04 CEST

World-first multi-orbit satellite inspection planned for 2027 by Japanese firm
Orbital cleanup firm Astroscale has revealed new details regarding its ISSA-J1 mission, which it claims...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/world-first-multi-orbit-satellite-inspection
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2026-04-07 15:08:06 CEST

UK’s new compact launcher can deploy 10 drones rapidly for battlefield surveillance
A new launcher developed by British drone manufacturer ISS Aerospace is designed to deploy multiple...
#engineering #technology
https://interestingengineering.com/military/uks-hal10-launcher-deploys-10-wasp-drones
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2026-04-07 14:50:07 CEST

US’ 450-mile-range Laila drone gets SAMURAI edge to take down enemy drones
Honeywell has partnered with Odys Aviation to develop a new airborne counter-drone system designed to...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/new-counter-drone-system
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2026-04-07 14:29:08 CEST

US: Humanoid robot Alex evolves with real-world capabilities ahead of public debut
A leading US robotics center is preparing its next-generation humanoid robot designed to operate beyond...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-alex-humanoid-robot
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2026-04-07 12:43:07 CEST

General Atomics’ drone wingman prototype for US crashes during tests in California
A prototype drone built for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation unmanned wingman program crashed shortly...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-general-atomics-drone-wingman-prototype-crash
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2026-04-07 12:29:12 CEST

China’s new infrared chip makes military-grade vision sensors 99% cheaper
A research team at Xidian University in China has found a way to make short-wave...
#engineering #technology
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-swir-chip-cost-breakthrough
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2026-04-07 12:01:13 CEST

US nuclear startup Antares gets DOE approval for its Mark0 reactor demonstrator
US nuclear startup Antares has received a Documented Safety Analysis for its Mark0 demonstrator facility...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-antares-doe-approval-mark0-reactor-demonstrator
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2026-04-07 10:50:07 CEST

New 190 mph-speeding STUD tactical drone can be deployed in just 2 seconds
A new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by US-based defense firm XDOWN aims to significantly...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-drone-2-second-launch
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2026-04-07 10:29:04 CEST

Iran using AI-enhanced satellite images from China to hit US bases in Middle East
Iranian military units are using artificial intelligence-enhanced satellite imagery to improve targeting of U.S. bases...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/iran-china-satellite-images-target-us-bases
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2026-04-07 04:22:07 CEST

Neurobots: Tiny living robots now use neurons to guide movement and behavior
Scientists have created tiny living robots endowed with functional nervous systems, marking a major step...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/neurobots-living-robots-with-nervous-system
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2026-04-07 02:01:14 CEST

New AI uses real-time weather insights to cut data center cooling costs by 25%
Rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence has pushed U.S. data centers to their...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/ai-data-center-cooling-25-percent-cost-cut
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2026-04-07 01:22:08 CEST

India’s first 500 MWe fast breeder nuclear reactor achieves key criticality milestone
India has brought a long-delayed but strategically important nuclear project to a key operational milestone....
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/india-fast-breeder-reactor-criticality
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2026-04-07 01:15:07 CEST

AI turns smartwatch speaker and mic into 3D hand tracking system using sonar tech
Researchers from Cornell University and KAIST have developed a system that turns ordinary smartwatches into...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-smartwatch-hand-tracking-sonar-watchhand
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2026-04-06 22:08:08 CEST

US deployed four bombers, 64 fighter jets, 13 rescue aircraft in F-15E crew rescue
President Donald Trump on Monday outlined a complex, technology-driven U.S. military operation that rescued a...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-deploys-bombers-fighters-f15e-rescue
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2026-04-06 21:08:06 CEST

Artemis II astronauts set new record for farthest distance from Earth in history
NASA’s Artemis II crew has traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, surpassing...
#engineering #technology
https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-ii-farthest-human-distance-moon-mission
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2026-04-06 20:43:08 CEST

World’s oldest BMW plant to become EV-only hub with AI, robots and digital twins
Automotive giant BMW has started transforming its oldest production facility into a high-tech hub that...
#engineering #technology
https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/bmw-munich-plant-automation-2027
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2026-04-06 18:29:07 CEST

Artemis II’s 260 Mbps laser terminal beams 4K video to Earth from 238,855 miles away
As the Artemis II Orion spacecraft carries four astronauts on the first crewed lunar mission...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/artemis-ii-o2o-laser-communication-nasa
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2026-04-06 17:01:14 CEST

Plastic turned into clean hydrogen fuel using solar reactor and waste battery acid
Researchers have developed a solar-powered reactor that transforms hard-to-recycle plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/plastic-waste-hydrogen-fuel-solar-reactor-battery-acid
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2026-04-06 15:50:05 CEST

China’s space solar power station could also serve as a military weapon, study claims
China’s ambitious plans to build a space-based solar power station are drawing renewed attention after...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/chinas-space-solar-power-station-hints-military-use

2026-04-06 15:29:08 CEST

New air-launched ballistic missile with over 500 mile reach being built by Ukraine
Ukrainian defense company Fire Point is developing an air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) based on its...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/ukraine-developing-air-launched-ballistic-missile
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2026-04-06 15:15:08 CEST

US tests hypersonic missile capable of reaching Mach 5+ speeds in joint Army-Navy launch
The US has carried out a successful launch of a hypersonic missile made to travel...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-army-navy-hypersonic-missile
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2026-04-06 15:08:06 CEST

Video: 3D-printed railway station built overnight in Japan with ABB robot’s help
Automation technology from ABB Ltd has helped construct Japan’s first 3D-printed railway station building, assembled...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/japan-3d-printed-railway-station-abb-robot
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2026-04-06 15:08:05 CEST

Rapid Sentry: UK’s three-layer, 5-mile-range drone killer now defending Kuwait
Britain has deployed its Rapid Sentry short-range air defense system to Kuwait. This move brings...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/uk-rapid-sentry-air-defense-system
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2026-04-06 14:43:03 CEST

US breaks ground on new nuclear missile silo prototype for storing Sentinel
A major upgrade to the United States’ land-based nuclear deterrent took a step forward on...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-starts-building-450-new-silos
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2026-04-06 12:22:06 CEST

World-first: Quantum ground state of rotation achieved in silica nanorotor
A collaborative effort between researchers at multiple institutes in Europe achieved a global first by...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-quantum-ground-state-rotation-nanorotor
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2026-04-06 12:01:15 CEST

New actuators for soft robots survive in −40°F to 248°F to prove space-worthiness
Researchers have developed a new resilient actuator that could allow soft robots to operate in...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/new-actuator-space-ready-soft-robots
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2026-04-06 10:36:06 CEST

World’s first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine completes maiden flight test
China has completed a landmark test in hydrogen-powered aviation, as a large unmanned cargo aircraft...
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https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-megawatt-hydrogen-turboprop-flight
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2026-04-06 08:29:07 CEST

US-led team introduces framework to make networks of robots, self-driving cars safer
As modern technology advances, networks of connected machines such as self-driving cars, delivery robots, and...
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https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/us-networks-of-robots-self-driving-cars
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2026-04-06 06:50:06 CEST

US scientists reveal secrets of electrons behavior, could help explore microscopic world deeper
X-rays are a powerful form of electromagnetic radiation widely used in science, medicine, and technology....
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/us-scientists-electrons-behavior-microscopic-world
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2026-04-06 04:29:07 CEST

3,000-year-old Silk Road city discovered in ‘treasure trove’ in Uzbekistan
A Chinese-Uzbek archaeological team has discovered a remarkable 3,000-year-old city along the Silk Road that...
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https://interestingengineering.com/culture/3000-year-old-silk-road-city
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2026-04-06 04:08:10 CEST

Artemis astronauts glimpse lunar canyon as mission nears gravity handoff
With their mission well past the halfway point, the Artemis crew is now getting a...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-astronauts-glimpse-lunar-canyon
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2026-04-05 21:08:07 CEST

US lab unlocks secrets of superconductors that ensure no energy is lost during electricity flow
Researchers in the United States have unlocked secrets of high-temperature superconductors. Researchers at the U.S....
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/us-lab-unlocks-secrets-of-superconductors
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2026-04-05 18:57:07 CEST

China introduces pistol-like coil gun based on electromagnetic launch systems
A new handheld coil gun developed in China is designed for discreet, non-lethal use, including...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-electromagnetic-cannon-tech-coil-gun
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2026-04-05 15:43:08 CEST

Two lonely dead stars break X-ray rules, hint at strange new cosmic class
When stars like our Sun reach the end of their lives, they collapse into ultra-dense...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/dead-stars-break-x-ray-rules
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2026-04-05 15:29:10 CEST

Scientists use AI to create ultra-strong, rust-proof steel for 3D-printed parts
Researchers from the University of South China and Purdue University have successfully employed artificial intelligence...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-creates-rust-proof-steel
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2026-04-05 14:01:23 CEST

225-year-old iconic Danish warship’s wreckage rediscovered from legendary battle
Archaeologists have rediscovered the Dannebroge, an iconic Danish warship, in Copenhagen Harbor, just in time...
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https://interestingengineering.com/culture/iconic-danish-warships-wreckage-rediscovered
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2026-04-05 11:50:09 CEST

US deploys venerable B-52 bombers over Iran to suggest Tehran’s defenses have collapsed
American B-52 “Stratofortresses” have now been confirmed to be operating in Iran as part of...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-deploys-venerable-b-52-bombers-over-iran
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2026-04-05 11:29:06 CEST

China targets retired EV batteries, mandates digital traceability for recovery
China is moving to scale and formalise its lithium battery recycling ecosystem through a new...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-targets-retired-ev-batteries
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2026-04-05 10:43:08 CEST

‘Blind spot’ moment when quantum order dies decoded as researchers find femtosecond chaos
Quantum systems don’t fail quietly; they collapse in a flash. In less time than it...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/femtosecond-collapse-of-quantum-states-decoded
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2026-04-05 08:22:12 CEST

UK physicists’ brain-inspired chip could make AI systems 2,000 times more energy efficient
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a new computer chip that could make some...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chip-make-ai-systems-energy-efficient
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2026-04-05 04:57:08 CEST

Legendary African shellear fish climb rocks 50-foot high in 10 hours
Meet the shellear fish from Congo, Africa: a tiny creature with extraordinary rock-climbing aspirations. Its...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/shellear-fish-climb-waterfall
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2026-04-04 20:15:08 CEST

US’ 7,800-ton submarine returns to fleet with 25-knot speed, nuclear endurance
Following the completion of post-shakedown availability, USS New Jersey has been returned to the US...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-submarine-returns-to-navy-fleet

2026-04-04 17:29:07 CEST

Death can’t destroy a black hole: 7D model reveals remnants with stored information
Stephen Hawking showed in the 1970s that black holes are not completely black. They slowly...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/black-hole-remnants-7d-model

2026-04-04 15:08:05 CEST

China neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones, low-cost missiles with 620-mile range
Japan has announced plans to raise a fleet of loitering kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/china-neighbor-kamikaze-drones-missiles
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2026-04-04 14:22:09 CEST

1,200-year-old island found in Fiji is made of edible shellfish remains, study says
The picturesque archipelago of Fiji features a newly discovered, remarkable island entirely made up of...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/1200-year-old-island-made-of-shells
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2026-04-04 13:57:07 CEST

High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software
Addressing a persistent engineering challenge in sustainable UAV design, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University’s School...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/high-performance-bamboo-drones
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2026-04-04 12:01:17 CEST

Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes
For years, progress in artificial intelligence has followed a simple rule: make it bigger with...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/nine-atoms-beat-classical-ai-network
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2026-04-04 11:22:08 CEST

China’s new BYD EV claims 590-mile drive on single charge with 130 kWh battery
Positioned as the brand’s flagship SUV, the BYD Great Tang is scheduled to launch in...
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https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chinas-byd-ev-claims-590-mile-range
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2026-04-04 10:29:09 CEST

China’s new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity
Chinese scientists have developed a new gravity-based detector that could be used to detect lurking...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/chinas-sensor-detect-hidden-us-nuclear-submarines
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2026-04-04 07:50:04 CEST

German scientists develop electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten
Researchers in Germany are developing a new electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure...
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https://interestingengineering.com/energy/german-scientists-fusion-reactors-coat-tungsten
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2026-04-04 02:22:03 CEST

Japanese scientists make ytterbium atomic clock that could detect dark matter
Physicists have developed a highly precise and ultra-sensitive atomic clock based on ytterbium, which could...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/japan-ytterbium-atomic-clock-dark-matter
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2026-04-04 01:29:06 CEST

GCAP awards $908M contract for AI-linked sixth-gen stealth fighter with advanced sensors
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) has taken a key step forward with its first...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/gcap-deal-next-gen-fighter
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2026-04-03 23:36:10 CEST

Subscribers win: Netflix must refund up to $576 after Italian court rules hikes unlawful
A court in Rome has delivered a major setback to Netflix, ruling that several of...
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https://interestingengineering.com/culture/netflix-refunds-italy-unlawful-price-hikes
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2026-04-03 22:50:09 CEST

Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute
For many communities, water safety is still a guessing game. A clear stream or tap...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/rapid-water-contamination-test-smartphone-detection
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2026-04-03 22:50:08 CEST

E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation
In this episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Scott Butler, Executive Director of Material...
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https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/e-waste-circular-economy-and-the-limits-of-regulation
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2026-04-03 21:50:05 CEST

US scientists make air-powered muscles that help robots lift 100x their weight
Scientists in the US have developed a new type of air-powered artificial muscles that allow...
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https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/artificial-muscles-robot-lift-more-weight
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2026-04-03 20:08:07 CEST

Scientists build quantum detector that measures microwave photons with 70% accuracy
Scientists at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have built a tiny detector capable...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/tiny-detector-microwave-photons-quantum-tech
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2026-04-03 18:36:05 CEST

US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, one crew member rescued during mission
A U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran during operations, according...
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https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-f-15e-fighter-jet-shot-down-iran
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2026-04-03 17:15:06 CEST

NASA Artemis II crew fixes onboard toilet issue mid-flight as Orion leaves Earth orbit
Artemis II astronauts have exited Earth’s orbit and are now heading toward the Moon after...
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https://interestingengineering.com/space/artemis-moon-mission-toilet-issue
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