The US Army is set to sign a major contract with AeroVironment for the Enduring High Energy Laser, making laser weapons an official operational program to counter cheap attack drones.
Researchers identified the source of mysterious repeating radio signals from space. A global map of the fungal network supporting plant life and climate regulation was created. The Euclid space telescope captured a detailed image of the Milky Way's center. A new fossil axolotl species was found in Mexico. Earthquakes in Mexico, Norway, and Venezuela were documented, with seismic activity linked to sports victories and seismic doublets. Satellite imagery revealed the impact of Venezuelan earthquakes and how space lasers can track crustal shifts.
Estudo do Observatório Europeu Austral (ESO) alerta que megaconstelações de satélites podem ter "consequências devastadoras para a astronomia". O número de dispositivos em órbita não deveria passar de 100 mil para preservar a capacidade de observar o céu.
Stealth startup Arcturus has raised $8 million in seed funding to develop carbon nanomaterial-infused copper and aluminum that can reduce energy loss in electrical conductors. The technology aims to improve the efficiency of the U.S. electrical grid, data centers, drones, and EVs.
China's Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology has developed the Lijian series of laser weapons designed to shoot down drones. The portable models, Lijian II and Lijian III, are lightweight and consist of three main components, making them easily transportable.
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AI-powered robots are transforming farming in California's Salinas Valley, using lasers to zap weeds and UV light to target pests. Companies like Carbon Robotics and TRIC Robotics are offering solutions that reduce chemical use, cut labor costs, and improve crop yields, addressing challenges like labor shortages and herbicide resistance.
India is developing indigenous laser weapons under Project Sudarshan Chakra to counter drone and missile threats from Pakistan and China. These directed-energy systems offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution for air defense, complementing existing missile and gun systems.
Germany's top military space commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Traut, warned that Russia may be developing technology to place a nuclear warhead in space. Such an event could cripple satellite services and render parts of orbit unusable for decades, impacting communications, navigation, and military operations. Germany is enhancing its space defense capabilities in response.
Despite Myanmar authorities claiming a return to normalcy after a 2021 military coup, a vibrant and clandestine elite party scene persists in Yangon. Clubbers sleep through loud music in warehouse venues, highlighting a stark contrast between official messaging and the reality on the ground.
Madonna feiert mit einem neuen, fast 14-minütigen Musikvideo zu Songs ihres kommenden Albums „Confessions II“ ihr Comeback. Das Video, das Nostalgie und moderne Clubatmosphäre vereint, zeigt zahlreiche Prominente und erinnert an ihre früheren Werke.
Dermatologists recommend laser treatments like Q-switched Nd:YAG and picosecond lasers to effectively address pigmentation issues such as sunspots, melasma, and acne marks, especially when topical creams fail. These advanced therapies target melanin precisely with minimal downtime, offering a solution for seasonal skin discoloration.
Si le président des États-Unis est connu pour son activité soutenue sur les réseaux sociaux, la cadence et la nature de ses publications ces dernières heures en interrogent plus d’un.
The laser was used to study the physics of stellar interiors and fusion energy, among other things.
