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Stripe has introduced a Knowledge AI Platform, according to a post on the company's engineering blog. The announcement describes how the payments company is applying AI to organize and surface internal knowledge for its teams. Developers and tech commentators are discussing what the platform means for how large companies deploy AI tools in day-to-day operations and knowledge management.
- 2New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere as Fuel●New Satellite Engine Could Use Earth's Atmosphere to Stay in Orbit Indefinitely
Researchers have unveiled an air-breathing electric propulsion engine that scoops up molecules of Earth's upper atmosphere and uses them as propellant, potentially letting satellites in very low orbit refuel themselves and operate indefinitely without carrying limited fuel supplies. The concept could reshape how low-orbit missions are designed, extend satellite lifetimes dramatically, and reduce the cost of Earth observation and communications operations.
- 3DARPA Plans Repair Robot for Satellites in Geosynchronous Orbit●Inside DARPA’s Mission to Send a Repair Robot to Geosynchronous Orbit
DARPA is developing a robotic spacecraft designed to service and repair satellites in geosynchronous orbit, roughly 36,000 kilometers above Earth. The program, detailed by IEEE Spectrum, would extend the lives of expensive communications and military satellites that currently cannot be fixed once deployed. Interest is focused on the engineering challenges of robotic repair at such extreme distances and its implications for space operations.
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A Femme in STEM event was held at a Wilmington shopping mall, offering visitors hands-on science activities. The event, covered by local news outlet WECT, is aimed at engaging young people, particularly girls, with science, technology, engineering and mathematics in an accessible community setting. Details about the organisers and attendance were not provided in the coverage.
- 5Meta's Muse robot wins critics over with cuteness▼‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness
Meta has unveiled Muse, a technology-packed device that reviewers describe as 'charming and disarming', with its deliberately cute design said to soften public attitudes toward the company's hardware ambitions. Commentators note the gadget combines advanced engineering with an approachable aesthetic, prompting debate over whether charm is being used to market powerful technology.
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Roland Garros Airport on the French island of Réunion is drawing attention for staying cool without air conditioning, relying instead on natural ventilation designed into its terminal architecture. Engineers and sustainability commentators are highlighting the project as proof that large public buildings in tropical climates can cut energy use significantly, sparking wider debate about passive cooling in airport design.
- 7Palm-sized robot jumps using tiny electric motor▼Palm-sized robot makes controlled jumps using a tiny electric motor
Engineers have unveiled a palm-sized jumping robot powered by a tiny electric motor, capable of controlled leaps. The compact design points to potential uses in search-and-rescue, inspection, and exploration of hard-to-reach spaces, and the demonstration is drawing attention in robotics circles.
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A GitHub repository by user rohitg00 called 'ai-engineering-from-scratch' is trending, described with the tagline 'Learn it. Build it. Ship it for others.' It is a Python-based educational resource aimed at people who want to learn AI engineering from first principles and move toward shipping real applications. The repository has collected hundreds of stars today. The snippets do not reveal exactly what sparked the surge in attention, beyond apparent interest in self-taught AI engineering material.
- 9ANYmal inspection robots can now pass security checks▼Industrial inspection robots ‘ANYmal’ can now pass security checks
ANYmal, the four-legged industrial inspection robot developed by Swiss company ANYbotics, has been cleared to pass security checks, according to a report by Interesting Engineering. The quadruped robots are used for autonomous inspection in industrial facilities such as plants and refineries. Clearance through security screening removes a practical barrier to deploying the robots across sites and during transport, and is being noted as a step toward wider adoption in industry.
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reverse-skill is a GitHub repository by zhaoxuya520 described as a skill router pack for reverse engineering, authorized penetration testing and security research. It uses AI-powered routing, bootstraps security toolchains on demand, and maintains a self-evolving knowledge base. It is built for AI coding clients such as Claude Code, Kiro, Cursor and Cline, and is written in PowerShell. The repository is trending globally with around 409 interactions, drawing attention from developers interested in integrating security tooling with AI assistants. Discussion beyond the repository description is not available in the posts.
- 11Civil engineer pens AI-themed science fiction thriller▼In science fiction thriller, civil engineer focuses on our vulnerabilities in the age of AI
A civil engineer has written a science fiction thriller exploring society's vulnerabilities in the age of artificial intelligence. The book draws on the author's engineering background to examine what happens when the infrastructure people depend on comes under threat from AI systems. It is being covered by US media as part of wider public debate over the risks of rapidly advancing AI technology.
- 12Johnny Cash's 1970 Rolls-Royce Converted to Electric▼Johnny Cash's old 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has been turned into an EV after it had 'black smoke' coming out of it
A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.