Given the prompt “Make me a chair” and feedback “I want panels on the seat,” the robot assembles a chair and places panel…
Category: Engineering
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Japanese scientists map where rain comes from using water isotopes
Scientists have long used isotopes in water molecules to study where atmospheric moisture comes from, but tracking its movement across the global water cycle remains complex. Now, researchers are refining this approach by decoding the isotopic…
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New additive helps solar cells retain 93% power-conversion efficiency
A study conducted by Penn State University researchers has revealed that organic solar cells could be strengthened by adding a chemical additive, making them suitable for large-scale deployment and manufacturing. The study was reported on the…
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World’s largest electric ship hits safety milestone ahead of launch
The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) is a ship currently under construction and preparing to enter service in 2026.
Named the Hull 096, it moved under its own power for the first time in early 2026. It is being built by the Australian…
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Oxford imaging technique could improve EV battery charging and life
A new staining technique developed by researchers at the University of Oxford has helped spot modern polymer binders used in the negative electrodes of lithium-ion batteries.
Lacking distinct features and used in the electrode at less than…
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SpaceX to compete in Pentagon contest for autonomous drone tech
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and wholly owned subsidiary xAI are competing in a secretive new Pentagon contest to produce voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming technology, according to people familiar with the matter.
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AI reads heat: turning infrared images into instant thermal conductivity measurements
A physics informed machine learning model predicts thermal conductivity from infrared images in milliseconds, enabling fast, non contact screening for electronics and energy systems.
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US Army tests autonomous TRV-50 cargo drone for frontline resupply
US Army soldiers tested a heavy-lift cargo drone at Fort Stewart, Georgia, on Feb. 12, 2026, as the service weighs expanding autonomous resupply across frontline units.
The exercise marked the Army’s formal evaluation of the TRV-150…
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F-35 jet software could be jailbroken, says Dutch Defense Minister
The F-35’s software could be ‘jailbroken’ much in the same way as an iPhone or a video game console, according to Dutch Defense Minister Gijs Tuinman.
The comment comes at a time of rising diplomatic tension between the US and its…
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Laser-made surface repels acids, survives 5,000 stretch cycles
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an ultra-stretchable material that repels nearly any liquid and holds up under extreme deformation.
The team used laser ablation instead of chemical spray coatings to build the…
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