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  1. California High-Speed Rail Secures $1B/Year Through 2045 Under Cap-and-Invest

    Sep
    16
    2025
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    California’s high-speed rail project just received its steadiest lifeline yet: a legislative agreement to reauthorize the state’s Cap-and-Invest program with a dedicated $1 billion per year through 2045. For a project defined by stop-start funding, that long-horizon commitment is the headline. It closes identified gaps for the Merced-to-Bakersfield early operating segment and signals the market […]

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  3. World’s Largest Solar Plant Rises in Tibet — the Size of Chicago

    Sep
    02
    2025
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    High on the Tibetan Plateau, China is building the largest solar farm in the world, a project so vast it covers an area equal to the entire city of Chicago. The facility already produces power on a partial scale and will transform the country’s renewable energy landscape once complete. Spanning 610 square kilometers, the site […]

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  4. Could Tiny Robots in Your Mouth Be the Future Cure for Tooth Sensitivity?

    Aug
    25
    2025
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    Imagine a future where a tiny robot, or “nanobot,” travels into your tooth and seals the microscopic channels that cause pain. This isn’t science fiction—it’s a real breakthrough in dental care by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity happens when tiny channels in the tooth—called […]

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  5. Conifer’s Axial-Flux Motors Power Ahead with Rare Earth-Free & China-Free Design

    Aug
    12
    2025
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    Conifer, a Silicon Valley startup founded by former engineers from Apple and Lucid, is rewriting the electric motor script. Their secret? axial-flux motors built with ferrite (iron) magnets, not rare-earth magnets traditionally sourced from China. This is a significant move, as it directly challenges the supply chain vulnerabilities currently embedded in the EV and industrial […]

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  7. US Army Awards a $1.9 Million Contract to Electra for Developing Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

    Aug
    04
    2025
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    The U.S Army has given Electra.aero, Inc., a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) to further the research and development of hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPS). This collaboration aims to explore the potential of hybrid-electric technology to enhance the effectiveness and mission capabilities of both current and future Army aircraft platforms. Under […]

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  8. ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM 100 Deflects Live Infrared-Guided Missiles with Lasers

    Jul
    29
    2025
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    In a major breakthrough for Türkiye’s defense industry, ASELSAN has successfully tested its YILDIRIM 100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System, demonstrating the ability to deflect live infrared-guided missiles equipped with active warheads. This successful live-fire test marks a critical step forward in airborne self-protection technology, showcasing ASELSAN’s leadership in a field dominated by only a […]

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  10. Westinghouse and Eclipse Automation Join Forces to Support Global Nuclear Growth

    Jul
    15
    2025
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    Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, to collaborate on a range of nuclear new-build projects both in Canada and internationally. The agreement outlines Eclipse Automation’s potential role in delivering automation solutions for Westinghouse’s AP1000® and AP300™ reactor programs. It also includes joint efforts to develop advanced […]

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  11. DARPA Accelerates the Development of New Military Drones

    Jul
    10
    2025
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pushing the development of military drones through its Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) project. This involves fast-tracking flight tests for five advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) prototypes this year. This move comes as inexpensive drones are rapidly changing the modern warfare scene. DARPA is looking for ways […]

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  12. A Surprising Leak from the Depths

    Jul
    07
    2025
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    Scientists have recently uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that Earth’s core is not as geochemically isolated as previously believed. A study led by researchers from the University of Göttingen, published in Nature, reveals that precious metals, including gold, are leaking from the planet’s core into the mantle and eventually reaching the surface through volcanic activity. Hawaiian […]

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  16. Solestial Secures $17M Series A Funding to Scale Space Solar Production

    Jun
    19
    2025
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    Solestial, Inc., a company focused on providing solar energy solutions for space applications, has secured $17 million in funding through the Series A round led by AE Ventures.  The round also includes other investors such as Airbus Ventures, General Purpose Venture Capital, Industrious Ventures, Stellar Ventures, Techstars, Crosscut Ventures, Zeon Ventures, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation’s […]

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  17. Rewriting the Rules of Aluminum Strength

    Jun
    16
    2025
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    Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials have developed a high-performance aluminum alloy that is 40% stronger than conventional versions and far more resistant to hydrogen damage. This innovation could enhance safety and efficiency in sectors like aerospace, automotive, and clean energy. Traditionally, increasing an alloy’s strength makes it more brittle in hydrogen-rich […]

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  19. GM’s $888M Investment Into the Tonawanda Plant Will Keep V8 Engines Alive

    Jun
    09
    2025
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    General Motors is making its biggest-ever investment in an engine plant. Yup, in the wake of electrification, the American giant shows commitment to building internal combustion engines. But not just any kind, they will build V8s! The $888 million investment in GM’s Tonawanda Propulsion plant will support production of the automaker’s upcoming sixth-generation V8 engines. […]

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