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Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization Unveils 1,800km Hamza-3 Suicide Drone at World Defense Show 2026

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) unveiled its Hamza-3 suicide drone with a 1,800 km range and swarming capabilities in Riyadh. Alongside the Sakr 105 rocket launcher and Haris-2 jammer, the systems highlight a push for localized production, though key components are still imported from China, mirroring a broader Arab drive for defense self-sufficiency.

China’s Nuclear Posture Under Scrutiny as US-Russia New START Treaty Collapses

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026

As the US-Russia New START treaty ends, the CTBTO has denied U.S. claims of secret Chinese nuclear tests. Focus shifts to China’s ~600-warhead arsenal, growing by ~100 annually. Beijing rejects trilateral arms talks, citing its smaller stockpile versus America’s 5,000+, framing its build-up as essential “strategic deterrence” amidst a collapsing global arms control framework.

Super Bowl Ad Buzz: How AI Stole the Spotlight in Big Game

MM 24 Newsroom February 11, 2026

The Super Bowl has always been more than just a football championship. This is the event where brands fight for

A Moscow-based startup uses neural chips to guide pigeons as living drones.

Neural Chips Turn Pigeons into Cyborg Drones for Long-Range Tasks in Russia

MM 24 Newsroom February 11, 2026

A Moscow-based neurotechnology startup has sparked global debate after revealing a system that turns live pigeons into guided aerial platforms

3D visualization of the Westlake University super antibody neutralizing the SFTS virus.

Westlake University’s ‘Super Antibody’ ZS1C5 Targets Deadly SFTS Virus with 100% Survival in Animal Trials

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 11, 2026

Scientists at Westlake University have engineered a “super antibody” that achieved 100% survival in mice exposed to a deadly tick-borne virus. The therapy, called ZS1C5, slashed viral loads in monkeys by 90% in 24 hours, offering the first hope for a targeted treatment against SFTS—a disease with a 30% fatality rate and no current cure.

A solid block of Botanical Sand Concrete made from desert sand and wood powder by NTNU researchers.

Norwegian and Japanese Engineers Transform Desert Sand into Construction Material Using Wood Scraps

Ritambhara K February 11, 2026

Engineers from NTNU in Norway and the University of Tokyo have created Botanical Sand Concrete, a new material that binds desert sand with wood scraps using heat. This sustainable alternative could reduce the damaging global mining of river sand for construction.

Italy’s Itaca: First 3D-Printed Quake-Resistant Eco Home

MM 24 Newsroom February 10, 2026

Italy completed its first certified 3D-printed house, taking a major step toward sustainable living. Itaca, the innovative structure, was built

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Enrolls First Patient in Groundbreaking Trial for Wandercraft’s Atalante X Exoskeleton

Ritambhara K February 2, 2026

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have enrolled the first patient in a unique trial for Wandercraft’s Atalante X robotic exoskeleton. The study will test if the hands-free, 12-joint device can safely mobilize fragile patients after thoracic surgery, aiming to improve recovery outcomes where traditional methods are challenging.

A high-speed autonomous drone navigates a racing gate during a competition, part of Anduril's AI Grand Prix recruitment event.

Anduril and Founder Palmer Luckey Launch AI Grand Prix, Offering Jobs as the Ultimate Prize

Ritambhara K January 29, 2026

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey has launched the AI Grand Prix, a unique recruitment contest where teams compete for $500,000 and jobs by writing software to pilot autonomous drones. Partnering with the Drone Champions League, the finals will be held in Ohio this November.

Peking University’s Analogue AI Chip Runs 12x Faster on 1/200th the Power of Digital Rivals

Ritambhara K January 25, 2026

Researchers from Peking University led by Professor Sun Zhong have developed an analogue AI chip that runs 12 times faster and is 200 times more energy-efficient than top digital processors. The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, tackles real-world tasks like recommendation systems, marking a major leap for sustainable computing.

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Egypt’s Arab Organization for Industrialization Unveils 1,800km Hamza-3 Suicide Drone at World Defense Show 2026

China’s Nuclear Posture Under Scrutiny as US-Russia New START Treaty Collapses

Super Bowl Ad Buzz: How AI Stole the Spotlight in Big Game

Neural Chips Turn Pigeons into Cyborg Drones for Long-Range Tasks in Russia

Westlake University’s ‘Super Antibody’ ZS1C5 Targets Deadly SFTS Virus with 100% Survival in Animal Trials

Norwegian and Japanese Engineers Transform Desert Sand into Construction Material Using Wood Scraps

Italy’s Itaca: First 3D-Printed Quake-Resistant Eco Home

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Enrolls First Patient in Groundbreaking Trial for Wandercraft’s Atalante X Exoskeleton

Anduril and Founder Palmer Luckey Launch AI Grand Prix, Offering Jobs as the Ultimate Prize

Peking University’s Analogue AI Chip Runs 12x Faster on 1/200th the Power of Digital Rivals

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