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1 day ago | 
yahoo.com | Sujita Sinha
Chinese scientists claim to have developed the world’s most advanced ocean simulation system, achieving a resolution of 0.6 miles (1 kilometer). This breakthrough sets a new benchmark in global ocean modeling and defies ongoing semiconductor export restrictions imposed by the United States. The new simulation system, named LICOMK++, was created by research teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Atmospheric Physics and the Computer Network Information Centre.
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2 days ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
Industrial humanoid robot Walker S1 working in Nio's production line. UBTechHuawei Technologies and UBTech Robotics have signed a major deal to fast-track humanoid robot adoption in China’s factories and homes. The partnership was announced Monday in Shenzhen, a southern Chinese tech hub where both companies are based.
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3 days ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
Chinese scientists claim to have developed the world’s most advanced ocean simulation system, achieving a resolution of 0.6 miles (1 kilometer). This breakthrough sets a new benchmark in global ocean modeling and defies ongoing semiconductor export restrictions imposed by the United States. The new simulation system, named LICOMK++, was created by research teams from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Atmospheric Physics and the Computer Network Information Centre.
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6 days ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
The first time Davis DeWitt saw the character concept for Newt, he may have thought of Wall-E. But unlike Pixar’s animated robot, Newt is real—and ready for the big screen. This functional robot was designed and built entirely from scratch by DeWitt, a YouTuber and the founder of Backhaul Studios. Newt will star in the upcoming sci-fi adventure The Lightning Code, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 9, 2025.
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6 days ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
In a groundbreaking moment for the Catholic Church, Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old American missionary and bishop, has been elected as the new pope. He is the first American ever to lead the Catholic Church in its 2,000-year history. Prevost, a member of the Augustinian religious order, chose the name Pope Leo XIV.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Sports Games from August 15 to 17, bringing together the world’s most advanced humanoid robots to compete in sports and real-world scenarios. The announcement came on Wednesday from city officials, who confirmed the event will be held at two iconic Olympic venues — the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and the National Speed Skating Oval (Ice Ribbon).
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
China has made history with Unit 1 of the Qinshan Phase III nuclear plant. On May 1, the unit was taken offline after running continuously for an impressive 738 days. This marks a new record for both China and the world. It is now the longest uninterrupted run by a CANDU-6 reactor globally and the longest operational streak by any nuclear reactor in China. The latest operating cycle for Qinshan III Unit 1 began on April 24, 2023.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and X CEO Elon Musk. Wikimedia CommonsOpenAI will not be abandoning its nonprofit structure just yet. After months of internal debate, external lawsuits, and executive reshuffling, the company announced on Monday that it will stick with its current framework for now. The decision comes after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tried to shift the company’s structure to a full for-profit model in order to achieve greater financial flexibility and attract major investors.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
The Gulfstream G800 has officially become the world’s longest-range private jet after earning certification from both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). With a maximum range of 9,000 miles, the jet is designed to fly nearly anywhere in the world without a single stop—except Sydney, if taking off from London.
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1 week ago | 
interestingengineering.com | Sujita Sinha
The future of trucking is here, and it doesn’t involve a driver behind the wheel. Aurora, a Pittsburgh-based autonomous vehicle tech startup, has officially launched its self-driving trucking service in Texas. The company’s autonomous trucks are now handling deliveries between Dallas and Houston. This marks a historic milestone, as Aurora becomes the first company to operate self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads commercially.
