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.

Credit: Robert Evans, bobevansphotography.com The waters around North America may soon become hostile to key marine species if acidification in the Northeastern Pacific continues at its current pace, a new study warns. Earth’s oceans have grown about 30% more acidic since the Industrial Revolution began over two centuries ago. As acidity rises, marine chemistry shifts and essential minerals disappear—minerals that corals, clams, and other calcifying organisms rely on to build

From the Emerald Coast to the Paradise Coast, defense manufacturing has long powered Florida’s economy. As defense spending in the state continues to rise, new innovations are accelerating industry growth. Leading this momentum is Northrop Grumman, whose extensive footprint spans 17 sites and 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space—equivalent to nearly 23 football fields, including Raymond James, Hard Rock and Everbank Stadiums.From sixth-generation aircraft to world-c

Credit: RTX IAE International Aero Engines (IAE)—a global consortium consisting of Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU), and Pratt & Whitney—has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the partnership. Together, the companies will continue advancing the technologies required to develop the next generation of highly efficient GTF engine solutions for future commercial aircraft. “For more than four decades, IAE has benefited from a strong and e

Credit: Hanwha Hanwha Power Systems has taken a major step toward strengthening its presence in the Middle Eastern energy sector by signing a land lease agreement with King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) on the 4th. The agreement paves the way for the construction of a state-of-the-art compressor packaging and service center measuring approximately 11,600 square meters. SPARK, fully owned by Saudi Aramco, is an international hub dedicated to advancing energy, manufacturing, and t

University of Adelaide researchers led by Professor Shizhang Qiao have boosted zinc-iodine battery performance using ferrocene, achieving a nine per cent cost reduction and solving the key 'shuttle effect' problem for practical, large-scale grid energy storage.

A University of Cambridge team led by Professor Sam Stranks has developed an atomically-precise 'energy sandwich' using vapour-growth techniques for halide perovskites. This breakthrough solves the material's historic instability, enabling tunable junctions that could lead to scalable, high-performance solar cells and LEDs.

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:...

Hyundai Motor Group's $7.6 billion Georgia Metaplant deploys 850 robots and 300 automated guided vehicles to build 500,000 EVs yearly. Despite EV market challenges, the facility employs 1,400 workers toward a goal of 8,500 jobs while achieving unprecedented manufacturing automation.

France's Ministry of the Armed Forces has confirmed the ASMPA-R supersonic nuclear missile is now operational with the French Navy. The missile, capable of Mach 3 speeds and a range of 372 miles, was tested by a Rafale M fighter, modernizing the aerial leg of France's nuclear deterrent.

The Pentagon's new JIATF-401 task force, led by Brig. Gen. Matt Ross, is creating an "Amazon-like marketplace" for counter-drone equipment. This initiative will help US military bases and federal agencies rapidly acquire technology to combat the growing threat of drone incursions over domestic installations and borders.

Chinese scientists led by senior engineer He Fubao have discovered a third gold belt with reserves over 1,000 tonnes in Xinjiang's Kunlun Mountains. This find, powered by groundbreaking domestic technology, suggests China's total gold reserves are far larger than previous international estimates.

Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) has delivered the first AS700 "Xiangyun" manned airship, a milestone for China's low-altitude economy. The 50-meter-long airship, carrying up to 10 passengers, will offer unique scenic tours, with commercial operations expected to begin next year.

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

Researchers from Aalto University have demonstrated single-shot tensor computing at the speed of light, a fundamental leap for optical AI hardware. Led by Dr. Yufeng Zhang, the method uses light's physical properties to perform computations instantly and in parallel, potentially accelerating complex AI tasks by orders of magnitude with a fraction of the energy consumption of today's GPUs.

Engineers at the Aero Engine Corporation of China have successfully tested a 3D-printed turbojet engine on a target drone. The engine, with 75% of its weight from printed parts, powered the drone to 6 km altitude, offering a new, fast-manufacturing power option for China's military drones like loitering munitions.

Scientists from Stockholm University have extracted the world's oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing which genes were active when the Ice Age giant died. Led by Emilio Mármol, the study in Cell journal opens new possibilities for studying the real-time biology of extinct species.

UC Santa Cruz physicists, led by Professor Bruce Schumm, are using $555,000 in grant funding to create sensors from artificial diamonds that can withstand the extreme radiation inside a fusion reactor. This breakthrough monitoring technology is critical for safely harnessing the clean, limitless power of nuclear fusion.

NASA and Blue Origin have launched the twin ESCAPADE spacecraft to Mars aboard a New Glenn rocket. The mission, led by UC Berkeley and built by Rocket Lab, will take a unique multi-year journey to study the solar wind's erosion of the Martian atmosphere, providing vital safety data for future human missions.