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Chinese tech giant Ubtech has launched the 'world’s first' humanoid robot designed to be an everyday companion and live in your home. Despite ambitious claims, the product launch left many people more skeptical than impressed. -
The future world's tallest building has passed a major construction milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower has now reached 102 floors and is rapidly progressing toward its planned height of more than 3,280 ft. -
In what looks like a march to the past, at this year's Eurosatory exhibition in Paris Ukrainian firm Parabella has shown off its eponymous portable pillbox military shelter designed to protect troops on the battlefield.
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The world's most incredible natural history museum is now open
July 28, 2026 | Bronwyn ThompsonChina's epicenter of robotics and AI innovation, Shenzhen is a sprawling city now home to some of the most ambitious architecture projects anywhere in the world. The latest, four years in the making, is one of its most awe-inspiring yet. -
Compact 3D printer produces full-color models right on your desktop
July 27, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalHeyGears' upcoming 3D printer can produce full-color models right on your desktop. That means you don't have to worry about painting and finishing your creations by hand – and you can experiment more freely with your designs than ever before. -
A fraction of world's seawater could meet energy needs for generations
July 26, 2026 | Etiido Uko“Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Take it from me!” sang the crab in The Little Mermaid, and he may be right. Scientists say 0.1% of the world’s seawater has enough critical elements to last 50,000 years, and are now exploring their extraction. -
BAE Systems unveils Brontanax autonomous loyal wingman
July 24, 2026 | David SzondyBAE Systems unveiled a full-scale mock-up of its newly announced Brontanax autonomous strike plane at this year's Farnborough International Air Show. It is billed as Britain's first home-designed uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft. -
World's new tallest timber tower reaches incredible maximum height
July 24, 2026 | Adam WilliamsThe world's new tallest timber tower has officially topped out. Named Atlassian Central, the "plyscraper" soars to an incredible height of 591 ft, not just surpassing but smashing all previous records. -
Better skyscraper "shocks" hinge on cheap, abundant material
July 23, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaTraditional hydraulic dampers that protect buildings from winds and earthquakes can fail at extreme temperatures, and are costly and extremely inconvenient to repair or replace. New sand dampers could solve all of those problems. -
MORFIUS counter-drone hunts hostile drones with microwaves
July 23, 2026 | David SzondyAs F-35 fighters roared overhead in display, Lockheed Martin unveiled its MORFIUS counter-drone at this year's Farnborough International Airshow. It uses a directed energy weapon to take out over 50 hostile drones per flight. -
Lockheed Martin debuts budget-friendly PAC-3 ACE interceptor
July 22, 2026 | David SzondyLockheed Martin used this year's Farnborough International Airshow to introduce a low-cost alternative to its Patriot surface-to-air interceptor missile called the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Adapted Capability Effector (PAC-3 ACE). -
Turnkey kit converts commercial ships into drone carriers
July 21, 2026 | David SzondyEven aircraft carriers are joining the drone age. Elbit Systems has unveiled a concept to convert standard commercial merchant ships into modular carriers capable of launching and retrieving its Hermes 650 Spark fixed-wing unmanned aircraft. -
3D printing breakthrough produces custom contact lenses in 20 minutes
July 21, 2026 | Maryna Holovnova3D printing is already widely used in medicine for implants, dental crowns, hearing aids, and more. Now, researchers have found a way to 3D print personalized contact lenses that could transform the lives of people who struggle to find a proper fit.
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