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06/04/2026

In May 2026, Tabitha Awuor Amollo is spending some weeks as a guest scientist at HZB, analysing perovskite thin films at BESSY II. The Kenyan physicist from Egerton University, Nairobi, was recently recognised for her achievements in research and teaching. For the development of a solar-powered refr...

06/03/2026

The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) system has reached a key clinical milestone after neurosurgeons successfully implanted a wireless device featuring 544 electrodes into a participant at Rush University System for Health. Developed by the Illinois Institute of Technology and its partners, ICVP completely bypasses damaged eyes and optic nerves to transmit artificial vision signals directly to the brain’s visual cortex.

– Neetika Walter on Interesting Engineering

Wireless brain implant restores artificial vision progress with third blind patient implanted in US clinical trial.

05/25/2026

The freedom to create, innovate, and share our worlds with others across the globe is a gift we don't take for granted. Today, we honor the brave individuals who laid down their lives in service to our country. We remember—today and every day.

05/23/2026

An early-stage clinical trial co-led by Washington University in St. Louis has found that a personalized DNA cancer vaccine designed to target up to 40 unique tumor proteins stimulates an immune response against aggressive glioblastoma brain tumors. By transforming “cold” tumors into targets visible to the body’s immune system, the vaccine successfully doubled historical survival rates for a subset of participants – with one patient remaining completely recurrence-free nearly 5 years after surgery.

– WashU Medicine's Mark Reynolds

A WashU Medicine-led clinical trial has found that a personalized vaccine to treat glioblastoma appears to increase recurrence-free survival in a subset of patients after surgery.

05/17/2026

Technology is at its best when it serves as a bridge – not a barrier. On World Internet Day – formerly World Telecommunication & Information Society Day – we salute the engineers, architects, and visionaries who are working on faster, more resilient systems. The future is distributed, and it’s being built right now.

05/15/2026

The Steam Controller is the easiest part of the puzzle for Valve this year, but the positive response to the device highlights how much anticipation is building

05/15/2026

Following a majority acquisition by Hyundai, Boston Dynamics is reportedly facing intense pressure and executive turnover as its parent company demands a massive production surge of “tens of thousands” of Atlas robots for its automotive plants. While the company recently showcased a production-ready factory concept at CES, internal reports suggest a significant gap between current output (just 4 robots per month) and the aggressive manufacturing scale required to stay ahead of rising competitors like Tesla.

– Gizmodo's Mike Pearl

Ex-employees from Boston Dynamics say the board is frustrated by delays as competitors nip at its heels.

05/08/2026

Founded by Paul Kant and Maren Cordts, Photreon grew out of the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) and has developed a grid-independent solar panel system that uses photocatalysis to split water directly into hydrogen and oxygen without the need for electricity or traditional electrolyzers. By utilizing common materials and a modular design, this technology aims to lower costs and infrastructure barriers – allowing industrial sites to generate green hydrogen on-site.

– Interesting Engineering's Arman Tripathi

Photreon aims to boost the hydrogen economy with photoreactor panels that produce fuel directly from sunlight and water.

04/22/2026

From developing energy-efficient hardware to creating virtual solutions that reduce physical waste, we’re committed to building a future where tech and nature sustain each other. Happy Earth Day!

04/21/2026

It takes a relentless commitment to creative problem-solving to build a better future. On World Creativity and Innovation Day, we salute the visionaries who push the boundaries of what’s possible.