Former SpaceX engineers launched startup 1872 in Cincinnati, Ohio, securing $15 million in seed funding to automate steel skid manufacturing for AI data centers and modular nuclear reactors using AI-driven software and robotics.
Engineers in mid-coast Maine are testing 3D-COAST, a solar-powered floating system that uses vertical conveyors to automate oyster farming, reduce physical labor, and increase yields in a smaller footprint.
An open letter signed by over 1,300 researchers and engineers from frontier AI labs warns of catastrophic risks, uncontrollable systems, and the urgent need for international coordination and safety licensing.
Dutch engineers transformed Markermeer lake by building artificial islands from 37.2 million tonnes of dredged sediment, successfully reviving local ecology and attracting diverse wildlife and migratory birds.
SpaceX's effort to recover its Flight 13 Starship from the Indian Ocean faces difficulties due to rough seas, with CEO Elon Musk stating recovery is unlikely. Despite this, engineers gathered critical engineering data and close-up photos of the heat shield and engines.
Cloudflare has open-sourced Cloudflare OS, an internal platform enabling non-technical employees to build applications using AI agents while maintaining strict security sandboxes and spending controls.
Sir Demis Hassabis is stepping down as Google DeepMind CEO to become chair and Alphabet chief scientist. CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu will lead DeepMind, while veteran engineers Jeff Dean and Sanjay Ghemawat depart to launch a startup.
Engineers at Purdue University developed a high-performance white paint reflecting 98.1% of sunlight to passively cool buildings, lowering surface temperatures below ambient levels without using electricity.
In Hwaseong, South Korea, AI is altering how work is measured, challenging traditional hourly labor laws. This shift, exemplified by engineers' productivity, highlights a tension between existing regulations and the new value of knowledge work, prompting calls for officials to expedite processes despite labor law violations.
Two British Army engineers were arrested after allegedly stealing a Bulldog armored vehicle, causing £100,000 in damage. The incident underscores the UK military's deepening operational crisis due to personnel shortages, equipment failures, and funding issues.
Two Volkswagen engineers face securities fraud charges for allegedly using insider information to profit over $300,000 from Rivian stock ahead of a joint venture announcement, undermining market fairness.
Three semiconductor veterans, Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta, and Biman Chattopadhyay, founded Quanfluence in Bengaluru, India, to build one of the country's first commercial quantum computers after selling their previous company. They focused on photonic quantum computing, attracting experts and commercializing cloud access for enterprise customers.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews, recruiting tech professionals for in-house teams to build digital tools for city agencies. Funded by $5.24 million for 30 roles, this initiative aims to deliver faster, user-centric government software, starting with a "Click to Cancel" complaint portal.
Tech workers, once resistant to unions, are increasingly organizing due to AI-driven layoffs, increased workloads, and ethical concerns over AI deployment. Drives at Google DeepMind, Meta UK, and University of California highlight a shift in power dynamics and a demand for worker voice.
Artificial Intelligence is currently undergoing testing on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist cosmonauts with daily reports and optimize work processes, as stated by Sergey Krikalev, Deputy CEO of Roscosmos State Space Corporation.
Engineers have developed a new type of solar panel using a honeycomb pattern, inspired by bees, to trap more sunlight. Early tests show significant power output gains, improving efficiency by up to 142.3% compared to conventional panels and enabling use on curved surfaces, addressing a major solar energy challenge.
The Model Context Protocol (MCP), a key component for AI interoperability, is set to receive a significant update next week. This change, particularly in how session IDs are handled, aims to make it easier and cheaper for AI agents to connect securely to external data sources and services at scale, addressing current infrastructure challenges.
Rolls-Royce has transformed from a "burning platform" in 2023 to reporting a 40% profit surge for 2025, driven by resolving persistent durability issues with its Trent engines and increased demand. The company is also exploring re-entry into the narrowbody jet engine market and benefiting from AI datacentre generator demand.
Software engineers face anxiety and uncertainty as AI transforms the industry, diminishing the value of traditional coding skills. Many are adapting by focusing on AI code evaluation, seeking new skills, or exploring collective action and career changes.
Two steel columns buckled at a major office-to-apartment conversion in Manhattan, halting work and prompting evacuations. The incident highlights the engineering complexities of adaptive reuse projects aimed at addressing housing shortages, with experts suggesting the failure was likely due to added load.
Rishabh Agrawal, an IIT Bombay graduate and AI entrepreneur, clarified reports about declining a Meta offer. He stated the offer was higher than reported, but he chose to leave to pursue his own AI startup, aligning with his long-term vision and a growing trend among young engineers.
MIT engineers have developed a bird-sized robot inspired by puffins that can fly and swim, a feat previously unachieved. The robot, weighing half a pound with a three-foot wingspan, uses wing flexibility and an open, waterproofed body for efficient movement in both air and water.
Young engineers from RTU MIREA have created a lightweight yet strong cable-link manipulator for drones, allowing them to collect soil samples, open doors, or pick up cargo. The prototype features interchangeable attachments and control algorithms for precise interaction with objects.
A report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) suggests that making UK transport fully accessible to disabled passengers could boost the economy by £176bn annually by enabling millions more people to enter the workforce. The current system excludes nearly a quarter of the working-age population due to accessibility barriers.
