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Scientists discover surprising new way to control light MIT researchers build world's largest collection of Olympiad-level math problems -- open to everyone Army successfully tests new drone-delivered bunker-busting warhead |
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2026 Corvette ZR1X: Next-gen American hypercar The 2026 Corvette ZR1X is an all-day comfortable tourer, a straight-line rocket, and a racetrack weapon, all in one. With a total of 1,250 hp available, a 5.5L V8, electrified all-wheel drive, and a 0- to 60-mph time of under 2 sec, ZR1X is a true, next-gen American hypercar and the most advanced Corvette ever.
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AC Cobra GT Roadster: High-end updated classic runabout Live out your 1960s Shelby Cobra-ish fantasy with a newly built Cobra GT Roadster from AC Cars in the UK. The sporty two-seater will be built in very limited quantities in standard and supercharged V8 versions -- with a GT coupe model in the works too.
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Aluminum turned transparent using tiny droplets Researchers in the Philippines and Japan have devised an easier way to make very thin sheets of aluminum transparent. The see-through aluminum oxide is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it a great candidate for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels.
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Ferrari Testarossa: The 1980s icon is back! The ultimate '80s supercar has been reborn. Ferrari's 849 Testarossa is a hybrid plug-in super sports berlinetta equipped with three electric motors alongside the mid-rear twin-turbo V8, delivering a total of 1,035 hp -- 50 more than the car it replaces. It looks sweet too.
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Wheel reinvented for giant mining machines gains traction in marketplace A Phoenix-based engineering innovator called Global Air Cylinder Wheels is making real inroads in the mining industry with its Air Suspension Wheel -- a giant steel wheel drum and hub system connected by cylinders and oil dampers. The mechanical technology is aimed at replacing rubber tires and boasts a lifetime as long as the vehicle it supports.
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First look: Advanced autonomous naval attack vessel Want to know what's next-level and next-generation in the world of naval attack vessels? Take a look at the AIRCAT Bengal MC from U.S. defense company Eureka Naval Craft -- a fast and efficient autonomous surface effect ship that can carry a 40-ton payload, including a full suite of sensors and weapons.
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Top Application: Cube-solving robot world record Meet Purdubik's Cube, a high-speed robotic system built by a team of students from Purdue University that now holds the Guinness World Record for "Fastest robot to solve a puzzle cube." It clocked a jaw-dropping time faster than the blink of an eye.
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Top Engineer's Toolbox: What is ground loop feedback? Improper grounding can create problems in data logging, data acquisition, and measurement and control systems. One of the most common problems is known as ground loop feedback. Experts at CAS DataLoggers run through five ways to eliminate this problem.
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Top Tech Tip: Gear crowning -- a cheap noise fix With smaller gearboxes transmitting more power at higher rpm and the incumbent demands for greater efficiency, gear engineers are always searching for ways to reduce vibration and limit noise -- without increasing costs.
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Top Application: Advanced metrology accelerates performance for American race team In motorsports, where aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical accuracy can mean the difference between a podium finish and a mid-pack result, precision isn't a luxury -- it's a necessity. As Brian Winters, product manager at Hexagon - Manufacturing Intelligence division, writes, Minnesota-based JDC-Miller MotorSports understands this better than most.
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Top Product: Print 316L stainless steel on Markforged printers 316L Stainless Steel is now available for use with Markforged FX10 printers, allowing users to manufacture high-strength, accurate parts for demanding applications such as food and beverage processing, automotive, chemical and petrochemical processing, medical devices, and marine environments. This filament is safe and easy to handle. It makes machinable and polishable parts that have excellent corrosion resistance.
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Aero History: WWII Superfortress bomber engine struggles In July 1944, a B-29 Superfortress aircraft conducted a series of flight tests at the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory (now NASA Glenn) in Cleveland, OH. The tests were part of a national effort to get the new bomber into combat as the Allies sought to turn the tide in the Pacific theater of World War II.
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How to pin a shaft and hub assembly One of the primary benefits of using a coiled spring pin to affix a hub or gear to a shaft is the coiled pin's ability to prevent hole damage. Another is the coiled pin absorbs wider hole tolerances than any other press-fit pin. This translates to lower total manufacturing costs of the assembly. However, there are a few design guidelines that must be adhered to in order to achieve the maximum strength of the pinned system and prevent damage to the assembly. Read this informative SPIROL article.
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| We featured YouTube maker James Bruton and his funky, self-built Mecanum wheel screw bike back in September 2024. Since then, Bruton has been busy; this time around he has designed and created an equally wacky omni-directional ball-wheeled bike. He says he used 3D printing for much of the build and five ODrive brushless motors to keep the balls spinning. Really fun to see him work it all out. Riding the bike brings a whole new meaning to drifting. [Credit: Screenshot courtesy of James Bruton YouTube channel]
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