In 2023, China’s ‘electromagnetic sledge’ system became the first large-scale electromagnetic launcher to break the sound barrier. During initial test runs, it accelerated test vehicles weighing one ton at speeds faster than Mach…
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Meet the soft humanoid robot that can grow, shrink, fly and walk on water
Humanoid robots look impressive and have enormous potential to change our daily lives, but they still have a reputation for being clunky. They’re also heavy and stiff, and if they fall, they can easily break and injure people around them.
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Benefits of 3D guidance in industrial robots
Ten years ago, industrial automation was all about pre-programmed movements. Today, it’s capable of much more dynamic and intelligent processes that are less rigid. Core to this has been the integration of advanced vision systems. This change…
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How to make a film using AI tools in 2026
AI-generated videos have moved well beyond novelty clips and social-media experiments. Filmmakers are now using the same tools to handle storyboarding, character design, shot generation, sound, and even post-production, often within a single,…
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The magnetic secret inside steel finally explained
Researchers at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering have identified the first physical mechanism explaining how magnetic fields slow the movement of carbon atoms through iron.
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Why EVs and Robots Are Suddenly Everywhere
Electric vehicles and robots did not appear overnight, but in the past few years they have moved from futuristic concepts to everyday sights. This article looks at why both technologies are spreading so quickly, and what economic, cultural, and…
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Edison’s 1879 light bulb may have accidentally produced graphene
Researchers in the US have uncovered evidence suggesting that Thomas Edison may have accidentally produced graphene over a century before it was formally identified, while developing his first light bulb in 1879.
Led by James Tour, PhD, a…
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World’s largest car carrier launched in China, holds 10,800 cars
China has just unveiled the world’s largest car carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles in a single trip, thus marking a massive milestone as the global demand for car shipping continues to rise.
The vessel is a liquefied…
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How sushi rolls inspired a flexible fiber chip as thin as a human hair
Scientists led by a team from Fudan University in Shanghai have created a new flexible fiber chip as thin as a human hair. The development could usher in a new generation of even smarter wearables for a range of applications, including health…
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A strange in-between state of matter is finally observed
When ice turns into water, the change happens almost instantly. As soon as the temperature reaches the melting point, the rigid structure of ice collapses into liquid water. This rapid switch from solid to liquid is typical for familiar…
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