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propublica.orgworld13 days ago
Oregon Guard Tests Heavy-Lift Drone Carrying Live Explosive Through Wire Obstacle
Combat engineers from the Oregon Army National Guard flew a heavy-lift drone carrying a live M1A3 Bangalore torpedo through 25 mph winds and detonated it to clear a wire obstacle on June 22 at Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho, Defense News reported.
forbes.comtechnology19 days ago
Tech Layoffs Hit Highest Monthly Total in Years While Engineering Hiring Share Rises
May saw the largest number of tech job cuts in years, driven primarily by AI adoption according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. SignalFire data shows engineering hiring declined less sharply than overall tech hiring and grew at early-stage startups.
naturalnews.comscience41 days ago
Research Proposes Coordinated Method to Speed Self-Healing After Distribution Network Faults
A study published June 3, 2026, presents a control framework that uses source-load-storage coordination to reduce recovery time after tie-line faults. Tests showed recovery time cut from 6.8 seconds to 3.2 seconds with lower frequency deviation and reduced load loss.
cnet.comscience44 days ago
Spiral-patterned tactile sensor detects slippage direction and displacement
A research team developed an electronic fingerprint device that measures normal force, slippage direction, and displacement. The sensor uses a 12-by-12 pixel array arranged in a Fermat spiral pattern. Accuracy reached 0.85 degrees for direction and 0.091 millimeters for displacem…
eurogamer.networld49 days ago
565 Pass May 2026 Chemical Engineers Licensure Exam
The Professional Regulation Commission reported that 565 of 728 examinees passed the May 2026 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination. The exam was administered across multiple Philippine cities.
world49 days ago
More than 20 Ontario high school teams race electric cars at Waterloo event
More than 20 teams competed Sunday in the annual Waterloo EV Challenge at the University of Waterloo. Students designed, built and raced single-seat electric vehicles on a campus course.
world53 days ago
Carleton University Researchers Create Earthquake Simulator for Building Tests
Researchers at Carleton University have developed a simulation tool that models historical earthquakes to evaluate building performance. The project focuses on structural response under recorded seismic conditions.
The Independentworld53 days ago
Study Identifies Structural Features That Helped Great Pyramid Resist Earthquakes
Researchers recorded vibrations at 37 locations inside and around the Great Pyramid of Giza. The measurements showed a frequency difference between the pyramid and surrounding soil that reduced resonance risk.
designboom.comscience57 days ago
Study Examines Airflow Velocity in Irregular Mine Roadways
Researchers used computer models and field tests to map airflow patterns in mine tunnels with irregular shapes. The work identifies where average wind speed occurs and aims to improve sensor placement for ventilation safety.
yahoo.comworld57 days ago
New Concept Model of Spitfire Aircraft Built at Lower Cost
A team of designers and engineers has completed a two-seater concept model of the Spitfire aircraft. The Aerolite Spitfire Type 433 was constructed for about £750,000.
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bbc.co.ukworld57 days ago
Statue of Engineer Who Designed Lancaster Bomber Landing Gear to Be Unveiled
A bronze statue honoring Sir George Dowty, who designed the hydraulic landing gear for the World War II Lancaster bomber, will be unveiled at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln on May 27.
greencarreports.comtechnology62 days ago
JCB Reveals Hydrogen Combustion Vehicle Aiming to Break Its Own 20-Year-Old Diesel Land Speed Record
JCB announced plans for the JCB Hydroxmax, powered by two hydrogen engines producing 800hp, exactly 20 years after setting the still-standing diesel record of 350.01 mph. The vehicle will be driven by now-retired Green. Lord Bamford, JCB Chairman, said the company aims to exceed…
theverge.comscience68 days ago
Light-Powered Marble-Sized Robot Rolls Autonomously Like Tumbleweed
A spherical robot the size of a marble operates on light energy and moves without external input. The device mimics tumbleweed motion while allowing its path to be directed by light. It can also deposit seeds along the route it travels.
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