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20-eyed, 20-legged robot moves in any direction with equal ease
June 09, 2026
| Etiido Uko
Most of nature – including humans – is symmetrical, and as creations reflect their creators, many robots we create today feature this symmetry. Flaunting this approach, researchers have created a sea-urchin-like robot with no perceivable symmetry.
Modular next-gen US nuclear reactor goes critical
June 08, 2026
| David Szondy
Nuclear energy in the West took another step forward as the first privately developed, non-light-water reactor to go critical in the United States in more than 40 years reached a major milestone when the Antares Nuclear Mark-0 test reactor came online at Idaho National Laboratory.
Future robots could avoid damage by rolling up like armadillos
June 09, 2026
| Maryna Holovnova
Bioinspired mechanisms have long been used in engineering. Recently, researchers developed a self-controlled technology that can automatically detect potential danger and activate a protective shell, similar to an armadillo.
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June 09, 2026 | Omar KardoudiA floating hydrogen platform that delivers clean power to docked ships – no port construction needed – has passed key engineering tests with early stage deployment talks underway at five major global ports.
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June 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe Miami tiny house doesn't try to squeeze too much into its extra-wide 400-sq-ft single-floor interior. Instead, it spreads out for a spacious and apartment-like layout that's designed to sleep two in comfort.
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June 09, 2026 | Dr. Jaroslav BoublikIn 2028, Los Angeles will become the first city to hold the (modern) Olympic Games for a third time – and it's planning to do so with no new infrastructure built, and as a "no-cars" event in one of the world's most car-reliant cities. Here's how.
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June 09, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe real Sagrada Familia has been under construction for more than 140 years, but Lego's new replica should hopefully prove a little quicker to assemble. Featuring just over 12,000 pieces, it's Lego's largest set to date.
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June 08, 2026The true value of 3D scanning lies in turning data into decisions fast. SHARE3DCAM’s latest AI Engine upgrade streamlines the path from field capture to delivery, generating editable CAD drafts from point clouds and immersive digital twins.
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June 08, 2026 | Etiido UkoHoneybees travel up to 2 miles from home to forage and seamlessly return. That’s equivalent to a human walking 226 miles without any equipment. Scientists have replicated this ability in a navigation system for drones that uses just 42 KB of memory.
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June 08, 2026 | Etiido UkoPicture a surgical robot that can move, cut tissue, release drugs, grip and store samples, and generate heat. You most likely didn't imagine a robot that can fit in your hands. Yet, scientists have created a 5-in-1 robot that fits on your fingertip!
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June 08, 2026 | Shirl LeighA research team at Chalmers University has come up with a new bio-derived material made from yeast. It can be used with 3D-printing technology to produce a construction material which can be modified specifically for the architectural field.
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June 08, 2026 | Simon HeptinstallThink speakers are a simple paper cone that vibrates to translate electrical signals into sound? There’s rather more to it these days – as the European debut of a new high-end wireless speaker system from Scotland has just demonstrated.
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June 08, 2026This limited -time offer just made upgrading your PC a no-brainer. Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $12.97, letting you transform your desktop with a faster interface, AI-powered Copilot, and Pro-level features for less than lunch.
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