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The JEC Tower has hit another milestone on its journey to become the new world's tallest skyscraper. The building is rapidly moving toward the halfway mark and has now reached a height of 1,410 ft. -
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. -
Construction has officially begun on New York City's most high-profile supertall skyscraper. Rising to a height of 1,226 ft, 2 World Trade Center will finally complete the rebuilt World Trade Center skyline.
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LightMake L4 puts four independent print heads on one desktop
September 05, 2026 | Monica J. WhiteLightMake’s L4 Kickstarter desktop 3D printer pairs four independent toolheads with beltless linear motors, promising faster batch printing, near-zero purge waste, 16-color expansion, and speeds of up to 500 mm/s. -
UK military tests powered paragliders for covert troop insertion
September 04, 2026 | David SzondyThe British Ministry of Defence is looking into a novel way to drop troops behind enemy lines, with a £6-million (US$8.1-million) study to evaluate the use of foot-launched powered paragliders as transports for reconnaissance and troop insertion. -
These 3D-printed objects know if you’re using them properly
September 04, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaShiftLens products use optomechanical shifting to change color and pattern. Requiring neither electronics nor a power source, they're more resilient against getting soaked or being dropped than any device needing electricity or a monitor. -
Floating data center would provide water and electricity to 32,000 homes
September 03, 2026 | Etiido UkoSome companies build a desalination plant and call it a day; others build a data center, while others, still, build power generation facilities. One project wants to build all three …into one facility …offshore …on a movable ship. -
New type of stainless steel is optimized for hydrogen electrolysis
September 03, 2026 | Etiido UkoIf anyone could defeat the “man of steel,” it would be a “man of stainless steel.” However, even stainless steel has its electrochemical limits. Scientists have created a version that can withstand conditions only a “man of titanium” typically does. -
Scientists use fungi to produce programmable 'living textiles'
September 03, 2026 | Maryna HolovnovaImagine clothing that could repair itself, change color, self-clean, and then eventually break down in the soil. Sounds futuristic, but it’s already a reality: Chinese researchers have turned living fungi into a fabric and sewn a dress from it. -
Flat optical fibers outshine round ones for ultra-sensitive sensing
September 02, 2026 | Etiido UkoScientists have shown that the Earth is round for well over 2,000 years. Yet, flat-Earthers remain unconvinced. Earth aside, Scientists have just developed a technology where flat is a clear winner over round: optical fiber sensors. -
US Army to install nuclear micro-reactors on 20 domestic military bases
August 31, 2026 | David SzondyIn a two-for-one move, the US Army has announced that it has authorized the construction of up to 20 nuclear micro-reactors across military bases in the continental United States to provide reliable power and boost the country's nuclear industrial base. -
Adorable waddling robot can pick up stuff and learn new tricks
August 31, 2026 | Abhimanyu GhoshalThis cute little robot duck isn't actually a toy. It's actually a platform for budding roboticists to train on and develop skills. But heck, this might be the most fun design for a hackable machine we've seen yet. -
Beyond origami: New algorithm designs expandable 3D lattices
August 28, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaMetamaterial lattices get their forms from their joints, driving whole-structure behavior from geometric rules. In their folded state, these low-tech “Transformers” offer easy storage and transportation and could inspire a design revolution.
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