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MIT room-temperature microwave device using a magnetic film to generate correlated signals.

MIT Researchers Build Room-Temperature Device for Secure Wireless Signals

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 21, 2026 5:01 pm

MIT researchers have developed a small room-temperature device that generates strongly correlated microwave signals without bulky cooling equipment. The system uses a magnetic film and microwave resonator to create linked signals with different frequencies. In a demonstration, the researchers used the signals to securely transmit an image. The technology could support future radar, sensing and wireless

Next Hydrogen electrolyser technology for a planned hydrogen fueling station in British Columbia.

Next Hydrogen Designs 10 MW Hydrogen Fueling Station in British Columbia

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 20, 2026 7:16 pm

Next Hydrogen has completed the engineering design for a planned 10 MW hydrogen fueling station in British Columbia. The project is intended to support cleaner transportation, including medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. A final investment decision is expected by the end of 2026, with construction potentially starting in late 2027 or early 2028 if the project moves forward.

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is a customizable open 30B MoE model with 3B active parameters.

NVIDIA launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for faster AI agents

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 14, 2026 11:58 pm

NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is designed to handle fast, repeated tasks inside long-running AI agents. Its smaller active model size is aimed at reducing computing work and response time.

Researchers studying a processor security vulnerability involving CPU prediction hardware

MIT Researchers Find New Attack That Can Bypass CPU Security

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 12, 2026 5:26 pm

Researchers at MIT CSAIL have discovered a new processor attack called TONTOU that can bypass some defenses against speculative-execution attacks. Tested on Intel and AMD processors, the technique exploits a tiny timing gap around CPU interrupts. AMD has released a software mitigation, highlighting the need to keep operating systems updated as processor security defenses continue to evolve.

China Names New Germanium Mineral With 72% Germanium Content

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 12, 2026 4:53 pm

China has discovered and officially named Wusihe germanium ore, a new mineral with reported germanium oxide content of up to 72%. The mineral is the first independently occurring germanate mineral discovered in China. Researchers say studying it could improve understanding of germanium deposits and help guide future exploration for the critical material.

Foundation’s Robotic Hand V2 Catches Baseball Without Relying on Vision

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk August 7, 2026 5:45 pm

Foundation has introduced its Robotic Hand V2, a tendon-driven robotic hand capable of catching a baseball during a live demonstration. Led by Andrea Esposito, Head of Foundation’s Hand Division, the project combines lightweight mechanical design, software-based finger position estimation, and TMR sensors to improve robotic dexterity for future humanoid robots and industrial applications.

MIT's New Recyclable Elastic Yarn Could Finally Solve Fashion's Spandex Problem

MIT Develops Recyclable Elastic Yarn That Matches Spandex While Tackling Textile Waste

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 4:30 pm

MIT engineers have developed a recyclable elastic yarn that offers the stretch and durability of traditional spandex-based yarns while addressing

New 3D-Printable Material Filters Like Human Tissue and Opens New Paths for Medicine

3D-Printable Tissue-Like Material Heals Bodies, Powers Robots, Recovers Rare Minerals

Sanjukta Praharaj July 29, 2026 3:34 pm

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a 3D-printable material that works similarly to human tissue. It

China's Drone Swarm Tracks Typhoon Noul in First-Ever Full Storm Observation

China Tracks Typhoon Noul with Drone Swarm in First Full 3D Observation Mission

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 6:23 pm

China has completed its first full-process drone swarm observation of Typhoon Noul, marking a new step in weather monitoring. Researchers

Quantum Heat Engine Generates Power While Cooling Using Unusual Heat Flow

This Quantum Heat Engine Breaks the Rules of Heat And Cools While It Powers Up

Sanjukta Praharaj July 28, 2026 3:48 pm

Researchers have developed a quantum heat engine that can generate useful work while cooling another system at the same time.

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MIT Researchers Build Room-Temperature Device for Secure Wireless Signals

Next Hydrogen Designs 10 MW Hydrogen Fueling Station in British Columbia

NVIDIA launches Nemotron 3.5 Lightning for faster AI agents

MIT Researchers Find New Attack That Can Bypass CPU Security

China Names New Germanium Mineral With 72% Germanium Content

Foundation’s Robotic Hand V2 Catches Baseball Without Relying on Vision

MIT Develops Recyclable Elastic Yarn That Matches Spandex While Tackling Textile Waste

3D-Printable Tissue-Like Material Heals Bodies, Powers Robots, Recovers Rare Minerals

China Tracks Typhoon Noul with Drone Swarm in First Full 3D Observation Mission

This Quantum Heat Engine Breaks the Rules of Heat And Cools While It Powers Up

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