Check out this week's top 5 IE Originals videos, featuring the most fascinating stories in science, engineering, and tech.

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What you need for better GenAI applications

Meet Pinecone serverless, a first-of-its-kind vector database allowing you to build accurate, remarkably better GenAI applications with up to 50x lower cost. The breakthrough architecture offers:

- Separation of reads, writes, and storage

- O(s) fresh results with vector clustering over blob storage

- Fast search without sacrificing recall powered by industry-first indexing and retrieval algorithms

- Powerful performance with a multi-tenant compute layer

- Zero configuration or ongoing management

Explainer

Engineers developed RangerBot, a compact autonomous underwater vehicle, to combat the coral-devouring crown-of-thorns starfish using targeted lethal injections.

Engineering Originals

In the 1960s, a scientist proposed a computer network to the US Department of Defense to connect scientists nationwide.

Military Mechanics

Designed originally to counter Soviet tanks, the M1 Abrams has built a formidable reputation across many conflicts.

Military Mechanics

Gotland-class submarines: First with Stirling AIP, revolutionizing underwater warfare.

Explainer

Surging global demand for copper, a crucial component in green tech and EVs, poses mining and recycling challenges amid electrification efforts.