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Britain's DragonFire laser weapon upped the ante on November 20 at the Ministry of Defence's Hebrides Range in Scotland when the high-powered, solid-state laser for the Royal Navy shot down drones flying at 351 knots (404 mph, 650 km/h). -
Following construction restarting earlier this year, more details have been revealed on what is arguably the world's most ambitious architecture project: the mind-bogglingly tall JEC Tower, which is currently rising in Saudi Arabia. -
EngineAI's T800 humanoid robot, backed by 1-billion yuan in funding, boasts acrobatic combat skills, human-like agility, modular batteries, and advanced AI. Mass production begins in 2026, aiming to revolutionize industrial applications worldwide.
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Aircraft carrier nuclear reactors could help solve AI's power problem
January 04, 2026 | David SzondyIf you have a redundant nuclear aircraft carrier lying around, you can give HGP Intelligent Energy a call. The Texas-based developer wants to repurpose the nuclear reactors used to power carriers to generate electricity for onshore data centers. -
'Origami' helmets, robots and Mars bases deploy with the pull of a string
January 04, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaA new method converts user-selected 3D structures into string-pulled pop-up structures of connected tiles. Ideal for rapid creation and deployment in disaster zones, these pop-ups can also “pop-down” for re-use and easy transport. -
Chinese museum steps aside so that nature can speak
January 03, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloInspired by a vision to support nature, architectural firm Studio Link-Arc has completed the Yunlu Wetland Museum in Yunlu Wetland Park in Shunde, within southern China’s Pearl River Delta. It combines a bird-watching tower with exhibition spaces. -
Powerful AI reasoning models can now run without giant data centers
January 02, 2026 | Malcolm AzaniaResearchers from Swiss university EPFL have removed the AI middle-man. There's reportedly no need to access Big Data centers, as their new downloadable Anyway Systems software can handle your AI processing needs locally. -
Minimal upgrades transform compact post-war home
January 01, 2026 | Bridget BorgobelloShaped by a vision to maintain the ecological and architectural integrity of a post-war neighborhood, architectural firm OFIS has completed the House under the Poplars in the Murgle district of Ljubljana, Slovenia. -
How battery charging led to a breakthrough in lithium recycling
December 31, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaA new method “recharges” battery waste material to release lithium. It eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and energy-intensive smelting, offering a valuable path for green energy transition. -
Laser weapons go mobile on US Army small vehicles
December 30, 2025 | David SzondyLaser weapons go mobile as the US Army takes delivery of two 20-kW, anti-drone Joint Light Tactical Vehicle-mounted Laser-Oriented Counter-UAS System Laser Weapon Systems from AeroVironment. -
Leica collab phone makes the camera bump functional with a zoom ring
December 29, 2025 | Abhimanyu GhoshalI love phone accessories that make your device feel more like a camera, so you can shoot more naturally. Xiaomi's run with that concept on the 17 Ultra Leica Edition, whose camera bump doubles as a ring you can twist to adjust the optical zoom. -
Tall, small, 3D-printed, underground: 2025's best architecture
December 29, 2025 | Adam WilliamsThis year has produced more than its fair share of fantastic buildings. From a house that was 3D printed using soil, to an upcoming megatall skyscraper, here's our selection of the best architecture from the past 12 months. -
Device provides gesture control that works, even if you can't sit still
December 29, 2025 | Malcolm AzaniaAn armband-mounted electronic patch uses motion and muscle sensors, a Bluetooth controller, and a stretchable battery to control tech. Thanks to AI-screening of data-noise, a shaky controller no longer means shaky control.
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