The Trump administration has decided to halt plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative following Senate opposition, reversing a controversial decision.
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China unveils man-portable anti-drone laser that can burn through a drone 1,600 feet away in four seconds — backpack-sized 2-kilowatt weapon uses AI for targeting, weighs 55 pounds, and can be carried by a single soldier
China demonstrates man-portable laser weapon capable of burning through drones up to 1,600 feet, featuring AI targeting and deployment at a Beijing arms expo.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military
Taiwan increases drone manufacturing for defense and US military support as China’s influence grows, raising regional security concerns.
A bold satellite rescue mission came together in record time, but will it work?
NASA’s quick-deployed satellite aims to rescue the aging Swift observatory from reentry, with the mission launched in record time and facing uncertain success.
‘This is not like life that we’ve experienced’ ‘Star City’ cast on struggling to relate to the brutality of Soviet existence in Apple TV’s For All Mankind’ spin-off
Actors Priya Kansara and Josef Davies share insights on portraying characters struggling in the intense environment of Apple TV’s ‘Star City,’ highlighting the show’s emotional depth.
A private company will build and launch NASA’s next Mars orbiter in 2028 — and it’s not SpaceX
Relativity Space will design, build, and launch NASA’s next Mars orbiter, Aeolus, in 2028, marking a major private-public partnership for Martian science.
Faecal transplant makes the brains of old mice act young again
A study shows that fecal microbiota transplants from young mice can restore neuroplasticity in older mice, suggesting potential aging brain therapies.
Zenzizenzizenzic
A deep dive into the obsolete mathematical term ‘zenzizenzizenzic,’ its origins, meaning, and relevance today, based on recent discussions on Hacker News.
Intel hires former SK hynix chief Seok-Hee Lee to lead Intel Foundry advanced packaging — company establishing section as ‘focused business with dedicated leadership’
Intel has hired Seok-Hee Lee, former SK hynix CEO, to oversee its advanced packaging and back-end technology, signaling a strategic shift in its foundry business.
An Open Strait of Hormuz Won’t Fix Gas Prices Overnight
Despite reopening the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices are unlikely to fall soon due to ongoing risks and disrupted supply chains, experts say.