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fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Supporting Engineering Productivity for All

At Google, we tried to study productivity to determine which factors strongly predicted developers' self-rated productivity, condensing research into 48 productivity factors.
Software development
#star-trek
fromInverse
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

59 Years Later, Star Trek Just Redefined Its Most Resourceful Character

fromInverse
4 days ago
Miscellaneous

59 Years Later, Star Trek Just Redefined Its Most Resourceful Character

fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Zero-Downtime Critical Cloud Infrastructure Upgrades at Scale

Regular upgrades and migrations are crucial in large-scale systems to maintain security and performance.
A thorough test and rollout plan is essential for successful upgrades and risk management.
#patent-law
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

This Rubber Duck Isn't Going AnywhereThanks to a Super-Sticky Gel

A new supersticky hydrogel mimics natural adhesives found in marine creatures and has potential applications in various fields including medicine and underwater repairs.
Cars
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Zillers Transforms the BMW R nineT into a Sculptural Masterpiece with the R Ninet 801 | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The BMW R Ninet 801 merges aesthetics and engineering seamlessly, creating a unique motorcycle design.
#aviation
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

This is my new favorite thermal imaging camera for Android and iOS - and it's not even close

The P3 is a USB-C camera compatible with Android, iOS, and Windows, making it perfect for engineers using Windows devices.
Gadgets
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Between Matter and Gesture, Architectures that Think Through Details

A staircase design requires precise engineering and identical step dimensions to ensure safety and comfort.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

S.F.: Engineering firm, partners to pay $1.4 million in fraud settlement

$1.425 million settlement reached over fraud and unpermitted construction allegations involving Santos & Urrutia Inc.
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

The strange and terrible saga of 'RoDBIgo' Santos and the $1.4M settlement

Rodrigo Santos, a corrupt engineer, was involved in a fraud scheme that cost clients $1.6 million.
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago

Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

Boeing has gradually distanced itself from hands-on aircraft manufacturing, opting instead to focus on business strategies rather than engineering, leading to significant quality issues.
Business
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Court Battles Spark an Unexpected AI Movement: Fairness by Design | HackerNoon

Fairness in AI is evolving from reactive compliance to proactive engineering.
fromGSMArena.com
4 weeks ago

Galaxy S25 Edge teardown video compares it to the S25 Plus bit by bit

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is lighter and thinner than the S25+, with a significant reduction in component weight.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Fintech engineering is booming with high pay and energizing work

"The driver behind everything new in finance over the past 30 years has been innovation," Lenz told Business Insider. He added that technological advances continually spur change in the financial world, keeping the role of a fintech engineer both compelling and essential.
E-Commerce
#nasa
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Science

I went from being an astronaut to a desk job and have no regrets

A former NASA astronaut spent 337 days in space, completed five spacewalks, and now works in the private sector.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
OMG science

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Voyager 1 alive for another day with Hail Mary thruster fix

NASA revived Voyager 1's primary roll thrusters after decades, critical for maintaining alignment and communication with Earth over 15.6 billion miles away.
#robotics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

My job wouldn't exist without AI and I think it's one of the safest in tech. Here's how to land a role like mine.

fromScienceDaily
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Robotic hand moves objects with human-like grasp

Robots require precise environmental information to grasp objects effectively, unlike humans who rely on soft interactions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

My job wouldn't exist without AI and I think it's one of the safest in tech. Here's how to land a role like mine.

Artificial intelligence
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Mid-air transformation helps flying, rolling robot to transition smoothly

Caltech engineers developed ATMO, a transformational robot that can morph in midair, enhancing its operational efficiency on varied terrains.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear: The $4.1 Million Track Monster You Can Drive Home - Yanko Design

Koenigsegg introduces the 2026 Sadair's Spear, a 1,625-horsepower hypercar weighing 1,385 kilograms, limited to 30 units and priced at €3.8 million.
#bridges
#architecture
NYC politics
fromPublishersweekly
3 months ago

The Great Miscalculation: The Race to Save New York City's Citicorp Tower by Michael M. Greenburg

The 1978 Citicorp Center crisis reveals the importance of selflessness in engineering and the swift actions that can prevent disaster.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

BMW Motorrad unravels Nitrous Oxide powered R 1300 R that's built for short sprints - Yanko Design

The Titan's design resembles a predatory cat, emphasizing a low-slung silhouette that exudes a drag racing DNA, enhancing its aggressive appearance and performance.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Box CEO Aaron Levie has some advice for bosses: Hire AI native grads and they'll 'flip your company on its head'

"Hire a bunch of these people," he said in a Monday interview on the a16z podcast, "because they're going to flip your company on its head in terms of how much faster the organization can run."
Education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk said a year ago that AI has no use at SpaceX. Now he's willing to pay $170k a head for AI engineers.

SpaceX is recruiting AI software engineers despite Elon Musk's previous claims of minimal AI use in the company.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Bay Area Teens Spend Summer Innovating, Competing, and Coding for Impact

Bay Area high schoolers are innovating through summer projects, creating solutions like exoskeleton hands, autonomous tools, and solar-powered cars for competitions.
Tech industry
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area tech giant doubles California layoffs amid major struggles

Intel is laying off 584 workers in California as part of a major restructuring effort.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

BMW's R 1300 R "TITAN" Is a Raw, One-Off Sprint Racer You'll Never Own | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The BMW R 1300 R "TITAN" is a one-off sprint racer built with pure engineering passion and designed for extreme performance.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

White Tower / Studio Benjamin Dillenburger + Michael Hansmeyer

Tor Alva, or 'The White Tower', stands as the world’s tallest 3D-printed building in Mulegns, Switzerland, showcasing advancements in construction technology.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

19 college majors where the typical graduate is making at least $100,000 by the middle of their careers

Engineering majors see median mid-career wages exceeding $100,000, with aerospace engineering leading at $125,000.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area high school students building solar car to compete in national competition

The students from Mountain View High School are building a solar-powered car by hand and from scratch to compete in the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway.
Education
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Richard Mille and Brough Superior Unveil the Ultra-Limited RMB 01 Motorcycle | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The RMB 01 motorcycle exemplifies a fusion of precision engineering and iconic design, combining watchmaking mastery with motorcycle craftsmanship.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The engineer-turned-entrepreneur turning academic research into industrial decarbonisation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Decarbonisation in manufacturing and energy is slow; organizations need more efficient pathways to reduce emissions.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Go-Ahead launches two engineering academies in London and Greater Manchester to accelerate rollout of zero-emission technology - Sustainable Bus

This investment aims to develop the skills of Go-Ahead's 900 engineers across the UK & Ireland, part of a commitment to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera and became a successful wildlife photographer

At last the heather moved. A badger's head appeared. Their eyesight is poor, but they can smell you, Jackson says.
Photography
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An Olympian With an Engineering Degree Is Still Jobless After 14 Months

Shaun Gill faces job search challenges due to immigration status and Olympic training despite graduating in engineering.
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Atlassian's 4 Million PostgreSQL Database Migration: When Standard Cloud Strategies Fail

Atlassian migrated over 4 million Jira PostgreSQL databases to Amazon Aurora to improve reliability and reduce costs, developing custom orchestration tools for the transition.
Software development
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Sutton student named runner-up in national STEM competition

Mark Wood, social sustainability lead at Siemens GB&I, praised the competition's intensity and highlighted Muhammad's achievement with his decentralized communication system, which offers great potential for various uses.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The real Formula 1: British Grand Prix highlights UK's 16bn motorsport economy

"According to a report by the Motorsport Industry Association and Grant Thornton, motorsport and engineering services contributed £16 billion to the UK economy in 2023 and employed over 50,000 people."
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I pivoted from costume design to working as an engineer on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. It's never too late to switch careers.

Career transition from costume designer to engineer for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.
#ai
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Tech industry

As coding gets easier with AI, there will be more engineers, not fewer, says GitLab's CEO

GitLab's CEO believes AI tools will lead to an increase in engineers, not a decrease.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Alphabet CEO expects to keep hiring engineers as AI advances

Google will continue expanding its engineering workforce into 2026, valuing human talent despite rising AI investments.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Precision Meets Power: The RMB01 Motorcycle Redefines Luxury Performance | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The RMB01 is a unique motorcycle that combines advanced engineering with precision design, resulting from a collaboration between Brough Superior and Richard Mille.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Richard Mille Honors Le Mans with the Bold New RM 30-01 LMC Watch | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

With only 150 pieces released worldwide, the RM 30-01 Le Mans Classic continues the brand's tradition of fusing high-performance mechanics with motorsport heritage.
Cars
fromClickUp
1 month ago

Free Engineering Report Templates to Streamline Documentation

The best engineering report templates strike a balance between technical depth and readability, incorporating clear structure and visuals to enhance communication.
Software development
#hs2
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Centriflug is a whirling marvel of DIY aviation - Yanko Design

The Centriflug introduces a whole new twist, spinning as it takes off and flies, creating a mesmerizing whirling effect that's visually stunning and mechanically intriguing.
Gadgets
#education
UX design
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

What You See Isn't Always What You Get: The Hidden Strategy Behind Product Design | HackerNoon

Product design is vital for strategic corporate decision-making and influences firm performance and consumer perception.
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Shifting Left for Better Engineering Efficiency

Dai emphasizes the importance of reliability and productivity in his role at Roblox as it shifts from production to testing.
DevOps
fromVuejobs
1 month ago

Intermediate Fullstack Engineer (Ruby/vue.js), Software Supply Chain Security: Pipeline Security at GitLab

GitLab emphasizes collaborative software development to enhance organizational security and efficiency through AI-driven innovation.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Rubin Observatory Is a Cosmic Cathedral

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins operations in a challenging location, marking a significant achievement in astrophysics and engineering.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Brit space sector can't compete with graduate banker pay

The UK space sector is struggling to attract graduates due to competing industries, particularly banking, offering significantly higher salaries.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

British engineer died on 50m superyacht in Caribbean after being electrocuted

"A British engineer died on a luxury superyacht in the Caribbean after being electrocuted while repairing a fault, an inquest has heard. Roy Temme, from Southampton, was one of the 17-strong crew of the 62.5 metre-long Baton Rouge when it was moored in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua."
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

As college graduates hit the job market, here are the lowest- and highest-paying majors

Employment and salary prospects heavily influence college major choices among students.
#firmware
#product-management
fromFuturism
2 months ago

There's a Huge Problem With Nanoscientists' "World's Smallest Violin"

A UK team has created the world's smallest violin, a detailed etching rather than a playable instrument, demonstrating advanced nano-engineering.
fromBerlin Startup Jobs
2 months ago

Job Vacancy: Senior Backend Engineer (f/m/d) // GlassFlow | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

GlassFlow is building a global open-source data streaming infrastructure with significant backing and a focus on innovation.
The backend engineer role offers a chance to impact data infrastructure on a global scale.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

He Built a James Webb-Inspired Solar Generator That Boils Water - Yanko Design

The innovative design by Concept Crafted Creations effectively utilizes a structure resembling the James Webb Telescope to focus solar energy for practical applications.
OMG science
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley WWII veteran, 99, helped liberate Nazi concentration camp. Now he warns of fascism in U.S.

George Leitmann, an influential professor at UC Berkeley, passed away shortly before his 100th birthday, leaving a remarkable legacy in engineering.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Inside Zipline's high-tech drone factory where delivery innovation takes flight

Zipline prioritizes vertical integration and in-house manufacturing to enhance rapid design iteration and testing of drones.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Porsche Teases One-Off 963 RSP Hypercar Ahead of 2025 Le Mans | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Porsche's 963 RSP may redefine hypercars with its craftsmanship and advanced technology, debuting before the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Cisco's CPO tells us the skills that will be most valuable in the next era of engineering

Cisco is actively hiring engineers to meet growing demands despite AI's impact on their roles.
Mobile UX
fromKnowYourMobile
2 months ago

The Impossible Physics of Phone Chips Will Melt Your Mind

Smartphones are advanced devices that utilize impossible technologies, blending physics and engineering in ways that seem like magic.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

How 3D mechanical design software can transform your business

3D mechanical design enhances innovation by streamlining problem-solving and reducing costs for fast-tracking product development and prototyping.
Business intelligence
fromNew Relic
3 months ago

How New Relic Catalogs improves developer productivity

Improving documentation and knowledge access can reduce incident response times.
Centralized catalogs can enhance engineering productivity by eliminating knowledge silos.
Onboarding processes can be streamlined with better system clarity and visibility.
fromSmashing Magazine
3 months ago

What Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance Can Teach Us About Web Design - Smashing Magazine

Pirsig's exploration of technology reveals that it is not inherently destructive; rather, it can serve as a tool to enhance our connection with nature and art.
UX design
#brooklyn-bridge
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

May 23: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Roebling addressed concerns about the East River bridge project, emphasizing structural needs based on his experience with a similar bridge in Cincinnati.
fromCurbed
3 months ago
Brooklyn

'I Turn to My Right and the Boat Is Right There'

The Brooklyn Bridge sustained minor damage from a ship collision but remains structurally sound due to its robust engineering.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

May 23: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Roebling addressed concerns about the East River bridge project, emphasizing structural needs based on his experience with a similar bridge in Cincinnati.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Brian Cox: Why Earth's orbit is the new Wild West and what that means for us all

I find that it's a challenge because of course, it's always a challenge when different countries and different commercial interests and so on are trying to flesh out agreements about how you manage a frontier.
World politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Photos: Building the Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge was constructed from 1933 to 1937, overcoming many challenges and finishing under budget.
International orange was chosen as the bridge's color for its visibility and aesthetic appeal.
fromInfoQ
3 months ago

CMU Researchers Introduce LegoGPT: Building Stable LEGO Structures from Text Prompts

LegoGPT creatively generates buildable LEGO structures from natural language using engineering principles to ensure viability.
Online learning
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Apple's Vision Pro can help optimize training budgets - study

VisionOS enhances training by ensuring students complete tasks correctly the first time, boosting confidence and efficiency.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Klein Vision's AirCar Brings Flying Cars Closer to Reality | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Klein Vision's AirCar is a revolutionary vehicle that functions both as a car and an aircraft, achieving practical milestones in aviation.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

THE LOTI LOWDON

The Millennium Bridge, known for its wobbliness, is currently under repair until early November, triggering a centuries-old law requiring hay bales to be suspended beneath it.
London politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Miss Manners: Why do they doubt I'm an engineer?

Persistent sexist questioning persists in engineering fields, especially directed at women, showing bias in assumptions about qualifications.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

People left shocked after discovering how man-made islands are made

This made me uncomfortable for some reason.
World news
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