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4/4/2026
China neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones, low-cost missiles with 620-mile range

China neighbor to introduce kamikaze drones, low-cost missiles with 620-mile range

Japan is exploring long-range kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles in a major shift from post-war defense policy.

1,200-year-old island found in Fiji is made of edible shellfish remains, study says

1,200-year-old island found in Fiji is made of edible shellfish remains, study says

Culasawani Island remained a secret until researchers used hand augers to reveal its shell-packed core.

Maria Mocerino

3 hours ago

High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software

High-performance bamboo drones validated in Chinese study with new control software

A Chinese research team has introduced what it calls the first open-source flight control system built for bamboo-frame drones.

Bojan Stojkovski

3 hours ago

Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes

Quantum system of just nine atoms outperforms network made up of thousands of nodes

For the first time, scientists turned quantum noise into a feature, enabling a tiny system to take on giant tasks.

China’s new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity

China’s new sensor could detect hidden US 18,000-ton nuclear submarines using gravity

This new superconducting gravity detector works outside labs, bringing submarine detection by gravity closer to reality.

Truck-mounted 40 mm anti-aircraft gun that can down missiles, drones to be delivered to Sweden

Truck-mounted 40 mm anti-aircraft gun that can down missiles, drones to be delivered to Sweden

The weapon is capable of combating everything from drones and cruise missiles, to aircraft and armoured vehicles.

Japanese scientists make ytterbium atomic clock that could detect dark matter

Japanese scientists make ytterbium atomic clock that could detect dark matter

The system captured an orbital transition never before used in atomic timekeeping.

4/3/2026
GCAP awards $908M contract for AI-linked sixth-gen stealth fighter with advanced sensors

GCAP awards $908M contract for AI-linked sixth-gen stealth fighter with advanced sensors

CAP has awarded its first joint contract to Edgewing, launching early design work on a next-generation fighter developed by the UK, Italy, and Japan.

Aamir Khollam

16 hours ago

Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute

Smartphone-powered water test detects waste contamination in under one minute

The device targets urobilin, a marker of waste contamination, and delivers reliable results in under a minute in field conditions.

Aamir Khollam

19 hours ago

E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation

E-waste, circular economy, and the limits of regulation

Repair, reuse, refurbish, or recycle? Scott explains why keeping tech in use usually wins, except when efficiency upgrades change the equation.

US scientists make air-powered muscles that help robots lift 100x their weight

US scientists make air-powered muscles that help robots lift 100x their weight

The flexible design allows robots to squeeze through tight spaces and debris.

Scientists build quantum detector that measures microwave photons with 70% accuracy

Scientists build quantum detector that measures microwave photons with 70% accuracy

A microwave photon is about 10,000 times weaker than optical photon, making it difficult to detect using conventional detectors.

Ameya Paleja

21 hours ago

US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, one crew member rescued during mission

US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran, one crew member rescued during mission

An American F-15E went down during operations over Iran, leaving one crew member missing as search teams continue efforts.

Aamir Khollam

a day ago

NASA Artemis II crew fixes onboard toilet issue mid-flight as Orion leaves Earth orbit

NASA Artemis II crew fixes onboard toilet issue mid-flight as Orion leaves Earth orbit

The crew transitioned to deep space communications via NASA’s Deep Space Network.

US scientists watch sunlight turn water into fuel in real time at nanoscale level

US scientists watch sunlight turn water into fuel in real time at nanoscale level

The study introduces a new way to watch photocatalysts work in real time.

US plasma breakthrough resolves decades-old heat load mystery in nuclear fusion reactors

US plasma breakthrough resolves decades-old heat load mystery in nuclear fusion reactors

Accounting for core rotation’s influence on edge flows allows scientists to more accurately predict exhaust behavior.

Aman Tripathi

a day ago

China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength

China’s new lightweight material could give 26% boost to aircraft, drone strength

By reducing weight while maintaining structural resilience, the new material could lead to lower-cost rocket launches and longer-range drone strikes.

Chris Young

a day ago

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