Interesting Engineering

🛡️ A Chinese think tank has urged Beijing to adopt elements of the Pentagon’s Project Meridian, a 120-day initiative assessing emerging defense technologies such as AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. The report recommends closer cooperation between military planners, researchers, and industry while warning that defense contractors’ involvement could create conflicts of interest.

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⚠️ NVIDIA co-founder Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO and board member after 33 years, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim chief while the company searches for a permanent successor.

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China’s Haiyou Anlan is a 16 MW floating wind turbine located 136 km off its southern coast, making it the largest turbine ever installed on a tension-leg platform. Anchored by nine steel tendons, the structure is designed to remain stable even in typhoon-prone waters while supplying electricity to an offshore oilfield. But how does this massive turbine stay steady in extreme conditions, and could floating wind technology eventually power data centres? Watch the full video to discover how Haiyou Anlan works and what it could mean for the future of offshore energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29E3zAEOO0E

Russia’s Kalibr, Iskander, Kinzhal, Zircon and Oreshnik missiles are designed for different missions, combining long-range precision, high-speed strikes and advanced warhead capabilities. From low-flying cruise missiles to ballistic and hypersonic weapons, each system offers distinct advantages in speed, range and launch capabilities. But how do they really compare, and which of Russia’s hypersonic claims are backed by evidence? Watch the full video to explore all five missiles and discover what sets them apart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn3bSdp_4BY