Interesting Engineering
533 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Tennessee Grants $11M to Build World-Class Nuclear Fuel Campus in Oak Ridge · TRISO-X receives $11M state grant to construct second fuel fabrication facility and R&D lab in Oak Ridge.
- Chinese Chip Firms Moore Threads and Hygon Forecast Strong Revenue Growth Despite US Curbs · Moore Threads Technology and Hygon Information Technology project sharp first-half revenue increases from domestic GPU and CPU demand amid US export restrictions on advanced processors.
- BosonQ Psi Federal Wins SBIR Contract for Quantum-Inspired Orbital Object Classifier · BosonQ Psi Federal secured a SpaceWERX SBIR award to deploy 99% smaller physics-constrained AI models that classify unknown orbital objects on edge hardware.
- Nano Nuclear Joins Virginia Consortium to Power AI Data Centers with Microreactors · Nano Nuclear Energy joins VNEC to leverage Virginia's data center density for advanced microreactor deployment.
- Canada Considers Saab Gripen Simulators and Mixed F-35 Fleet for Air Force · Aerospace firms propose domestic Gripen training network as Canada reviews F-35 procurement strategy.
- Cornell Scientists Develop Niobium Arsenide Nanowires That Outperform Copper in Shrinking Chips · Cornell University researchers created niobium arsenide nanowires that conduct electricity better as they get thinner, offering a potential replacement for copper interconnects in future microchips.
- Argonne Lab Finds Magnesium Oxide Coating Stabilizes Sulfide Solid-State Batteries · Argonne National Laboratory researchers developed a computer-assisted method to identify one-nanometer magnesium oxide coatings that stabilize sulfide solid electrolytes for safer batteries.
- China's Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough: 3x More Efficient Than Photon Transmission · Chinese researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation is nearly three times more efficient than direct photon transmission, advancing practical quantum communication.
- Interesting Engineering Launches AI and Robotics Category for Real-World Deployment · Interesting Engineering introduces a dedicated section covering industrial robots, cobots, and AI-driven hardware.
- Qnetic Builds World's Largest Flywheel Test Cell for 200-kWh Pulsar System · Qnetic is assembling its first 200-kWh Pulsar flywheel prototype and constructing the world's largest dedicated flywheel test cell in Shanghai.
- Interesting Engineering Details Its Focus on Real-World Innovation Challenges · Interesting Engineering outlines its coverage of innovation as it moves from concept through real constraints like cost, scale, and regulation.
- Interesting Engineering Launches Military Technology Analysis Category · Interesting Engineering introduces a dedicated category for military systems, technology, and strategy.
- CSG Breaks Ground on $632M Modern Artillery Facility in Iowa · CSG begins construction of the Future Artillery Complex to boost 155mm ammo production
- Micron Signs Long-Term Memory Deals with Qualcomm, Hyundai Mobis, and Other Auto Suppliers · Micron Technology secures future memory supply for software-defined vehicles via agreements with major automotive suppliers.
- US Researchers Develop Tiny Crystal Sensor for Fusion Magnetic Fields · Sandia National Laboratories created a laser-based crystal sensor to measure intense magnetic fields in harsh fusion environments.
- Google and Cypress Creek Break Ground on US's Largest Solar and Battery Storage Project · Google and Cypress Creek Energy launch construction on the 3.5 GW Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas.
- Hadron Energy Unveils Commercial Plan for 10 MWe Halo Micro-Modular Reactor · California-based Hadron Energy outlines commercial strategy for its 10 MWe Halo nuclear reactor targeting AI data centers and remote infrastructure.
- NATO Selects Thales and Leonardo Consortium for Special Forces Communication Systems · NATO awards contract to Thales and Leonardo for secure deployable communication systems for Special Operations Forces.
- US Air Force fires missile from semi-autonomous Anduril drone · USAF successfully launches AIM-120 missile from Anduril YFQ-44A loyal wingman drone with human approval
- Wisconsin Commits $55M to Realta Fusion Facility in Madison · Wisconsin offers $55M incentives for Realta Fusion to build magnetic mirror research hub at OM Station.
- Intel Ships First Commercial Processors Using ASML High NA EUV Lithography · Intel Foundry becomes the first chipmaker to ship high-volume logic products using ASML High NA EUV lithography.
- New Jersey Launches 1,100-MW Advanced Nuclear Procurement Under New Law · New Jersey officially launched a competitive procurement process to secure 1,100 MW of next-generation nuclear power.
- Korean AI Framework Enables Robot Dog to Navigate Complex Terrain · KAIST researchers developed APT-RL, allowing a quadruped robot to autonomously switch gaits for forests and stairs.
- US Awards Kratos $400 Million to Accelerate Hypersonic System Development · The U.S. Department of War awarded Kratos Defense $400 million to speed up hypersonic technology programs.
- U.S. Navy Awards $10M Contract to Ursa Major for Mk 104 Rocket Motor Development · The U.S. Navy awarded Ursa Major a $10 million contract to advance the Mk 104 solid rocket motor design through critical review and testing.
- Autonomous Drone Fired from Submarine Torpedo Tube Completes Sea Trials · German defense firms Gabler and Flanq successfully test autonomous surface vessel launched from submarine torpedo tube
- Korean Researchers Develop Spray-Immersion System Cutting Battery Coolant by 85% · KIMM team creates hybrid spray-cooling system reducing battery coolant volume by 85% while enhancing thermal safety.
- Impossible Metals Launches Advanced Marine Robotics Hub for Deep-Sea Mineral Harvesting · Impossible Metals unveils a new robotics hub in Pittsburgh to develop autonomous underwater systems for sustainable deep-sea mineral extraction.
- Pentagon Selects Tesseract Ventures to Test Containerized Drone Pods · The Pentagon selected Tesseract Ventures to test a modular drone system that launches and recovers aircraft from containers without pilots.
- US Army Partners with Auriga Space on Electromagnetic Counter-Drone Tech · US Army and Auriga Space sign CRADA to develop electromagnetic launch systems for countering drone swarms