Construction is underway on a striking new skyscraper in Miami, Florida. This residential tower will feature a sculpted exterior and solar-panel-integrated windows to reduce reliance on the grid. Named the Residences at 1428 Brickell, the project brings together ACPV Architects for the interior, local firm Arquitectonica for the exterior, and developer Ytech. Located on the […]
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Northwestern University engineers have developed a groundbreaking haptic technology that goes beyond simple vibrations to replicate complex touch sensations. While traditional haptic feedback relies on basic buzzing, human skin is equipped with sensors that detect pressure, stretching, and movement. The new compact, wireless device sits on the skin and applies force in multiple directions, creating
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For years, the Nissan Leaf hatchback dominated global EV sales after its 2010 debut. Now, it’s set for a major transformation. Next year, it will launch in the US and Canada as a compact SUV. Nissan’s third-generation Leaf promises more space, family-friendly design, and an impressive 373-mile (600 km) range per charge. It will also
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Biodiesel offers a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, but its production generates CO2 and hazardous wastewater, requiring additional steps for true sustainability. Researchers at the University of Michigan are refining a process that captures CO2 while treating biodiesel wastewater, simultaneously producing valuable co-products like fuels and green chemicals. Biodiesel production transforms fats—such as vegetable oils,
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AI is transforming titanium alloy manufacturing, making it faster, stronger, and more precise. Traditionally, producing high-performance titanium components—used in spacecraft, submarines, and medical devices—was slow and resource-intensive. Even with advanced 3D printing, extensive testing was required to fine-tune manufacturing conditions. A team from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and the Whiting School of Engineering
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Volkswagen’s budget-friendly EV, the ID EVERY1—a compact four-door hatchback unveiled on Wednesday—will be the first to feature Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture, according to a source familiar with the model. Set for production in 2027, the ID EVERY1 will start at 20,000 euros ($21,500). Another model, the ID.2all, priced around 25,000 euros, is expected to
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Italy has long been known for producing some of the fastest race car drivers in the world, and now it is also home to the fastest car-driving AI. A self-driving software developed by a team at the country’s largest science and tech university has set a new record for the fastest speed achieved by an
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Modular electric vehicle startup Canoo has faced significant struggles in recent years, and it seems its journey may be nearing its end. CEO Anthony Aquila is poised to purchase the bankrupt company’s assets at a fraction of the cost, a typical outcome in such situations. Bankruptcy Filing and Ceasing Operations The company filed for Chapter
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Researchers from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have developed an advanced methane flare burner that eliminates 98% of methane vented during oil production. Designed by U-M engineers and tested at SwRI, the burner leverages additive manufacturing and machine learning to enhance efficiency. Their findings appear in the study “An Experimental
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Programmable metasurfaces (PMs), also known as reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, not only reflect wireless signals but also dynamically control electromagnetic waves in real time. These smart surfaces are crucial for advancing sensing technologies and next-generation wireless communication systems. Researchers from Southeast University, the University of Sannio, and Université Paris-Saclay-CNRS demonstrated that a specific PM, called a
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