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Half-Sunken Volkswagen Beetle
43+ min ago (72+ words) Interesting Engineering A video showcases custom-modified Volkswagen Beetle that appears to be sunk halfway into the pavement. The driver was filmed lying almost flat on his back inside the cramped interior. Cordless Rebar Tying Machine Man vs. Robot Just Became…...
5, 000-year-old mass grave reveals how diseases affected children
9+ hour, 20+ min ago (203+ words) The youngest specimens exhibited the most changes, and at ages when they would have been the most susceptible to diseases. A massive 5, 000-year-old grave from the Copper Age has sparked archaeological excavations and studies for years, providing a rare opportunity…...
US advances resilient quantum communications for contested environments
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (290+ words) US quantum firm Xairos Systems has achieved a new milestone with its Ares Quantum Optical Terminal, a system developed to provide quantum-secure communications, high-speed optical data transmission, and resilient position, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities in environments where GPS and…...
8 ancient inventions that were surprisingly advanced for their age
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (64+ words) Interesting Engineering We often picture ancient civilizations with simple tools. Then you stumble upon self-healing concrete, precision metallurgy, and earthquake detectors. Some were lost to history, while others are only now being fully appreciated. Here are eight ancient technologies that…...
Chinese firm's 'God's Eye' driver-assistance system challenges US rivals
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (79+ words) Interesting Engineering The step suggests BYD is attempting to address concerns that have slowed wider acceptance of advanced driving systems. Chinese automaker BYD is placing greater emphasis on intelligent driving technology as a key differentiator, according to a report. The…...
Scientists stack three silicon layers to build faster, denser 3 D chips
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (484+ words) New low-temperature process enables stacked silicon chips that pack more computing power into less space. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a way to stack high-performance silicon circuits directly on top of one another, a breakthrough that…...
Hyundai showcases Atlas humanoid robot's football skills in new series
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (427+ words) Hyundai Motor is spotlighting the capabilities of Boston Dynamics" Atlas in a new football-themed campaign. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Hyundai Motor has unveiled "School of Football," a new global campaign starring Boston Dynamics" humanoid robot Atlas. Developed under…...
General Motors HUMMER concept features drone support, morse code
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (118+ words) Photos: General Motors HUMMER concept features drone support, morse code Interesting Engineering GM's Advanced Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and the Pasadena studio collaborated to develop the HUMMER X concept. General Motors officially unveiled the GMC HUMMER X concept vehicles, showcasing both…...
China Post deploys humanoid robots to sort 1, 200 parcels per hour
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (474+ words) China is deploying humanoid robots in logistics hubs capable of sorting 1, 200 parcels per hour. China has reportedly deployed humanoid robots into one of the world's busiest postal networks as the country accelerates efforts to automate logistics at a massive scale....
World's largest tokamak cools 330-ton magnet to near absolute zero
19+ hour, 34+ min ago (482+ words) Each coil will undergo four to six months of testing at full operational current. Engineers are preparing for high-current trials at ITER's newly activated Magnet Cold Test Facility, following a 12-day cooling process that lowered a 330-ton toroidal field coil…...