Interesting Engineering

Record 27% efficiency: China’s back-contact solar cells break barriers with silicon wafers

A simple process change at the wafer edge allowed Chinese solar power manufacturer Longi’s back-contact cells to reach 27.25% ...
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US firm’s missile warning system to protect aircraft, boost survivability against threats

The Common Missile Warning System detects infrared and radio-frequency guided missiles, unguided munitions, and other threats, and automatically cues warnings and countermeasures in real time.
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Chinese firm’s giant electric loader with 280,000-pound payload hits dirt to beat diesel

Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG has delivered the world’s largest all-electric wheel loader to Fortescue as part of ...
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Archaeologists uncover rare 2,000-year-old staircase in Roman governor’s palace

Archaeologists just discovered a Roman governor's palace, staircase, and altar underneath historic Cologne in Germany.
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Real-time AI simulations change how zero-energy buildings get designed

Most design tools today rely on static simulations, which means they cannot easily show how heat, airflow, and indoor comfort change as a building design evolves. As a result, architects often have to ...