University of Toronto Engineering researchers led by Professor Yu Zou have created an ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite using 3D printing that withstands 500°C heat with 300-400 MPa strength. The material weighs one-third less than steel while matching its performance at high temperatures.

Hyundai Motor America has unveiled the CRATER Concept, a futuristic off-road SUV designed in California. The vehicle, presented by Executive Vice President SangYup Lee, explores an extreme evolution of the XRT lineage with massive 33-inch tires, a BYOD-friendly interior, and unique survival features, making its global debut at AutoMobility LA 2025.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) engineers have potentially achieved a world-first by demonstrating a boot-strap mode start for the CE20 cryogenic engine. This breakthrough, tested for 10 seconds on November 7, 2025, allows the engine to restart in space without auxiliary systems, enhancing the LVM3 rocket's mission flexibility for multi-orbit deployments.

Agile Robots has officially launched its first industrial humanoid robot, Named Agile ONE, the robot is designed to work safely and efficiently alongside humans and other robotic systems in factory settings. The innovation is built for a variety of tasks such as material gathering and transport, pick-and-place operations, machine tending, tool use, and precise manipulation. Agile ONE integrates an intuitive human-robot interaction design with what the company says is the worl

A new type of Seaglider rescue capability was recently demonstrated. REGENT Craft showcased its Seaglider rescue capabilities in partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps. The demonstration showcased the platform’s potential for medical evacuation and casualty evacuation missions. The demonstrations involved three realistic scenarios: recovering a non-ambulatory patient via “litter boarding” at a dock, extracting a simulated casualty from a beach, and rescuing people from an ope

Japanese researchers from Hokkaido University have discovered that moss spores can survive the vacuum of space, with over 80% remaining viable after 9 months on the International Space Station's exterior. Led by Professor Tomomichi Fujita, the study reveals an incredible biological resilience that could inform future plans for sustainable life in extraterrestrial environments.

This is the world’s first flying car factory. Situated in China's Guangzhou, the factory is being operated Xpeng’s flying-car division, now rebranded as Aridge. The 120,000-square-meter facility integrates modern automotive assembly techniques with aviation-grade standards, spanning five main workshops: composites, propulsion, assembly, painting, and final integration. This factory is designed for large-scale output: it has an initial capacity of 5,000 detachable aircraft mod

This is BurnBot, a robotic prescribed fire system. It's a smart, remote-controlled machine designed to safely and efficiently burn vegetation to reduce wildfire risk. It’s not about reacting to fires, but preventing them by managing fuel loads in a high-tech way. It operates in tough weather, creates safe blacklines near structures, burns faster than crews, and logs full GPS and performance data. The tool offers advantages over traditional blading methods by protecting soil s

This is a hybrid heavy-cargo unmanned aircraft. Developed by LODD Autonomous, the aircraft is UAE's first domestically designed unmanned aircraft. Called Hili, the aircraft is capable of carrying up to 250 kg of cargo and flying distances of around 700 km. Equipped with hybrid-propulsion, Hili is a type of Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft. The aircraft is claimed to be suitable for long-range autonomous logistics missions. Its first flight took place at its test facilit

This is a game-changing tool for makers, creators, and small business owners — the Xlaserlab E3 UV laser engraver. This isn’t your average desktop laser. It’s a 10-watt UV laser — or, in one lower-powered variant, 7-watt — with an incredibly tiny spot size: just 0.005 mm. That gives it micron-level precision, or what Xlaserlab calls “16K engraving resolution.” Why is that so remarkable? Unlike hotter lasers, the E3 uses “cold light” — it doesn’t melt or burn your materials. I

UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London and UCL have identified a "remote touch" sense in humans that allows detection of buried objects with 70.7% accuracy—nearly double the performance of advanced robots. The discovery reveals we share this sensory ability with shorebirds like sandpipers.

China's UBTech has started world's first mass delivery of humanoid robots. Hundreds of Walker S2 robots are being deployed directly into real factories. These humanoids mimic human motion with advanced joints and precise finger control. A key feature is autonomous battery-swapping, enabling nonstop 24/7 operation. Massive demand this year brings UBTECH orders worth nearly 800 million yuan. Major customers include top automakers and electronics manufacturers. READ ALSO:...

Indian Army has deployed a unique Mono Rail system at 16,000-feet in Arunachal Pradesh's challenging Kameng Himalayas region. This is a very challenging and remote region, characterized by steep cliffs, unpredictable weather, and difficult terrain. It functions “with or without escort” — meaning it can run more autonomously even without a security detail. The system is primarily meant for transporting mission-critical supplies — ammunition, rations, fuel, engineering equipmen

China launches world's first amphibious assault ship equipped with electromagnetic catapult. The first Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes. It features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates the innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. It is learned that since its launch in D

Chinese company has recently unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot. With its highly human-like appearance and catwalk-like graceful gait, the humanoid is different from the design concepts of most robots It has a humanoid spine, bionic muscles, and fully covered flexible skin, and supports customization for different body shapes. With 82 degrees of freedom throughout the body, its movements are natural, smooth, and flexible, capable of achieving, catwalk walking an

Tesla has claimed that its Full-Self Drive system is 10 times safer than humans. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) intelligently and accurately completes driving maneuvers users, including route navigation, steering, lane changes, parking and more under user's active supervision. On-board cameras with 360-degree visibility will check your blind spots and move your Tesla vehicle into a neighboring lane while maintaining your speed and avoiding bikes, motorcycles and other cars. F

Starlink is connecting more than 22,000 students across 85 schools in remote areas of Ghana with reliable high-speed internet from space. With download speeds soaring from under 5 Mbps to over 200+ Mbps, students can now access online learning, unlocking a world of knowledge and possibility Previously plagued with limited infrastructure and connectivity options, 85 schools in remote Ghana now have access to Starlink. In collaboration with the non-profit group, Our Future Priz

ISRO has successfully conducted an important test on Main Parachutes for the Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Babina Field Firing Range (BFFR), Jhansi. This test is the part of the ongoing series of Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Tests (IMAT) for the qualification of parachute system for Gaganyaan Mission. For the Gaganyaan Crew Module, the parachute system comprises a total of 10 parachutes of 4 types. A simulated mass equivalent to the Crew Module was dropped from an altitud

Archer Aviation is acquiring Los Angeles' Hawthorne Airport for $126 million to serve as the core hub for its urban air taxi network and a testbed for AI-powered aviation technology. Backed by $2 billion in total liquidity and key partnerships with United Airlines and Korean Air, the company is building the infrastructure for a new era of city travel.

EPFL researchers have solved the decades-old mystery of unpredictable nanopore behavior, revealing how electrical charges control ion flow and gating. The discovery enables engineered nanopores for better DNA sequencing and systems that mimic brain synapses for bio-inspired computing.