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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
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NASA's Astronaut Sunita Williams Poses with Tentacle-Armed Astrobee Robot on ISS: Report
NASA’s Astrobee robot tested its REACCH system aboard the ISS, demonstrating advanced robotic arms inspired by gecko adhesion for satellite servicing and space debris management. Astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 72 Commander, participated in the demonstration inside the Kibo module, mimicking the robot’s flexible arms. The technology aims ...
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USS Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer to be Mounted Hypersonic Missiles for Long-Range Strikes: Report
The USS Zumwalt is being upgraded with hypersonic missile technology through the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) system. Capable of speeds over Mach 5, these missiles promise faster, more precise strikes from long distances. The integration of this technology will enhance the stealth destroyer’s strike capabilities. Testing of the system is expe...
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New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox
A new study proposes a potential solution to the long-standing black hole information paradox, suggesting that black holes might leak information through gravitational waves. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have explored how quantum nonlocality could connect the interior of a black hole with its exterior. This connection would...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...
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Apple Safari Technology Preview 208 Released With JavaScript, Web API and Other Fixes
Apple released Safari Technology Preview 208 for macOS on Thursday. It is the latest update to the experimental version of Safari on macOS for developers where upcoming web technologies are first introduced for testing purposes before their public rollout on the standard web browser. As per Apple, Safari Technology Preview 208 brings fixes for issu...
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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India Successfully Conducts Flight Test Of Long Range Land Cruise Missile
India on Tuesday successfully carried out the maiden flight test of a Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from an integrated test range off the coast of Odisha.
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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India-UK Team Proposes Experiment to Test Quantum Behaviour of Gravity with Diamond Crystals
An India-UK physics team led by Professor Sougato Bose from UCL has proposed a ground-breaking experiment to determine if gravity follows quantum mechanics, like other fundamental forces. Using a table-top setup, they aim to measure gravitational interactions between two nanodiamonds. The study, requiring cutting-edge technology, could take 10-15 y...
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Wall Street, Tech Royalty Head To Saudi Crown Prince's Event Amid War
Saudi Arabia will host the biggest names in finance and technology this coming week in a test of investor appetite for the kingdom's ambitions of transforming itself into a global hub at a time of widening regional conflict.
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Apple Said to Test Blood-Sugar App in Sign of Its Health Ambitions
Apple has been exploring health care opportunities and recently conducted a test of an application designed to assist individuals with prediabetes in managing their diet and lifestyle. The technology may be incorporated into upcoming health products, such as the non-invasive glucose tracker that has been in development for over ten years.
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SpaceX and Firefly Team Up to Launch Firefly Blue Ghost with 10 NASA Payloads
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lunar lander will launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 in mid-January with 10 NASA payloads designed to test cutting-edge technologies. The mission includes tools like a radiation-resistant computer system, a GPS-like navigation system for lunar use, and dust-repelling technology for equipment maintenance. These payloads aim t...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
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NASA's Astronaut Sunita Williams Poses with Tentacle-Armed Astrobee Robot on ISS: Report
NASA’s Astrobee robot tested its REACCH system aboard the ISS, demonstrating advanced robotic arms inspired by gecko adhesion for satellite servicing and space debris management. Astronaut Sunita Williams, Expedition 72 Commander, participated in the demonstration inside the Kibo module, mimicking the robot’s flexible arms. The technology aims ...
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USS Zumwalt Stealth Destroyer to be Mounted Hypersonic Missiles for Long-Range Strikes: Report
The USS Zumwalt is being upgraded with hypersonic missile technology through the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) system. Capable of speeds over Mach 5, these missiles promise faster, more precise strikes from long distances. The integration of this technology will enhance the stealth destroyer’s strike capabilities. Testing of the system is expe...
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New Theory Suggests Gravitational Waves Could Solve Black Hole Information Paradox
A new study proposes a potential solution to the long-standing black hole information paradox, suggesting that black holes might leak information through gravitational waves. Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have explored how quantum nonlocality could connect the interior of a black hole with its exterior. This connection would...
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Vodafone Idea (Vi) Introduces AI-Powered Spam SMS Identification System to Protect Users from Scams
Vodafone Idea (Vi) on Monday announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) solution that will proactively detect spam SMS and warn users. The telecom operator highlighted that this network-based system uses both AI and machine learning (ML) technologies to look for potential harmful messages in real time. The company has already conducted an initial...
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Apple Safari Technology Preview 208 Released With JavaScript, Web API and Other Fixes
Apple released Safari Technology Preview 208 for macOS on Thursday. It is the latest update to the experimental version of Safari on macOS for developers where upcoming web technologies are first introduced for testing purposes before their public rollout on the standard web browser. As per Apple, Safari Technology Preview 208 brings fixes for issu...
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South Korean Researchers Develop Morphing Wheel to Overcome Obstacles
A team of researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) has developed a morphing wheel that can adapt to a range of obstacles, making it suitable for use in wheelchairs, unmanned delivery vehicles, and robots. The wheel can overcome obstacles up to 1.3 times its radius in height, offering a flexible solution to enhance mobi...
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BSNL Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity Launch Announced by DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the government-run telecom service provider, launched a direct-to-device satellite connectivity service on Wednesday. The Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced the launch, calling it the “India’s first Satellite-to-Device service”. The Indian telecom developed this technology along with V...
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India Successfully Conducts Flight Test Of Long Range Land Cruise Missile
India on Tuesday successfully carried out the maiden flight test of a Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from an integrated test range off the coast of Odisha.
-
Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
-
India-UK Team Proposes Experiment to Test Quantum Behaviour of Gravity with Diamond Crystals
An India-UK physics team led by Professor Sougato Bose from UCL has proposed a ground-breaking experiment to determine if gravity follows quantum mechanics, like other fundamental forces. Using a table-top setup, they aim to measure gravitational interactions between two nanodiamonds. The study, requiring cutting-edge technology, could take 10-15 y...
-
Wall Street, Tech Royalty Head To Saudi Crown Prince's Event Amid War
Saudi Arabia will host the biggest names in finance and technology this coming week in a test of investor appetite for the kingdom's ambitions of transforming itself into a global hub at a time of widening regional conflict.
-
Apple Said to Test Blood-Sugar App in Sign of Its Health Ambitions
Apple has been exploring health care opportunities and recently conducted a test of an application designed to assist individuals with prediabetes in managing their diet and lifestyle. The technology may be incorporated into upcoming health products, such as the non-invasive glucose tracker that has been in development for over ten years.
