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  Washington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2023 New polling data released by the Pew Research Center indicates that Americans want the nation to maintain a continued presence in space. A sample group of 10,329 U.S. adults was surveyed between May 30 and June 4. About seven in 10 respondents said America's role in space was essential, while 30% said it was not. The survey indicates that 47% of Americans have done at least one space-related activity over the past year, with 26% saying they have seen images from space telescopes. ... read more |
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Protecting Space Assets through Innovation: Hyperspace Challenge 2023Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 U.S. Space Force's Hyperspace Challenge, an innovation accelerator, has declared the commencement of its 2023 program. This endeavor, in collaboration with the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space ... more  
On the wing-lets of innovation with NASA ArmstrongEdwards AFB CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 Forty-four years ago this July, NASA began testing a technology that would become one of the agency's most visible and beneficial contributions to commercial aviation - winglets, the upturned ends o ... more 
SpaceX aborts launch of Starlink satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2023 With only seconds remaining in the countdown late Tuesday, SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of Starlink satellites. The mission was to deploy 15 Starlink satellite ... more 
AROBS Engineering Takes Lead Role in Space Rider Project Software Verification and ValidationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 The Romanian software services company, AROBS Engineering, part of AROBS Group, has been announced as the primary industrial partner and consortium leader for the software verification and validatio ... more |
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 China unveils cutting-edge JF-22 Hypersonic Wind Tunnel facility  
Shenzhou XVI crew set to conduct their first EVASydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 The Shenzhou 16 astronauts aboard China's Tiangong Sspace Station are set for their first-ever spacewalk, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency. In a recent press statement issued on W ... more |
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NASA's Starling CubeSats set in motion: an innovative swarm in LEOLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 NASA's quartet of Starling CubeSats has successfully deployed from Rocket Lab's Electron kick stage, marking a significant step forward in the field of satellite swarm technologies. These cutting-ed ... more 
Commercial space projects expected to provide more services in ChinaWuhan, China (XNA) Jul 19, 2023 China unveiled a series of commercial space projects at the recent 9th China (International) Commercial Aerospace Forum held in Wuhan. The programs are expected to provide more service in sectors su ... more 
Rensselaer researchers using drop module for advanced protein studies on ISSTroy NY (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 The International Space Station (ISS) will soon become the focal point for an expanded scientific experiment, aiming to delve further into the physics of protein solutions. The study will be conduct ... more 
Rocket Lab delivers seven satellites to orbit with Electron RocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 In a successful endeavor, Rocket Lab, the California-based space firm, deployed seven satellites into orbit from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula on Tuesday. The mission, named "Baby Come Back," saw li ... more |
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 Stratospheric success for BAE Systems' PHASA-35 UAV drone 
US condemns 'unsafe' Russian flying over SyriaWashington (AFP) July 18, 2023 A Russian warplane closely approached an American MC-12 reconnaissance aircraft over Syria, a US commander said Tuesday, describing it as an "unsafe" action that put the US crew at risk. ... more |
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Religious liberty group to fight defense bill provision citing troops' free speechWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2023 The founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation said he has assembled a "litigation strike team" to challenge an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit service members from communicating with his civil rights advocacy organization. ... more 
Timeline unveiled for China's advanced manned spacecraft's inaugural flightSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 China's advanced manned spacecraft is set to embark on its maiden voyage sometime around 2027 and 2028, as revealed by a prominent figure in the nation's manned space program. This innovative develo ... more  
NATO warns Kosovo over drone purchasePristina (AFP) July 17, 2023 NATO forces in Kosovo warned the government on Monday over the recent purchase of lethal drones from Turkey, saying the peacekeeping operation remained in charge of the territory's airspace. ... more 
US Air Force suspends personnel moves, bonuses over funding shortfallWashington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023 A funding shortfall, due to higher-than-expected costs, is forcing the U.S. Air Force to suspend thousands of airmen's moves and bonuses through September. ... more |
  How an "AI-tocracy" emerges 
'Oppenheimer' a warning to world on AI, says director NolanParis (AFP) July 20, 2023 The story of the invention of the atomic bomb told in the new film "Oppenheimer" is a "warning" to the world as we grapple with artificial intelligence, insists the movie's director Christopher Nolan. ... more |
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Teams selected to teach AI Agents to interact with people and learnWashington DC (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 As part of DARPA's Environment-driven Conceptual Learning (ECOLE) program, several university teams and industry performers will attempt to create artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of cont ... more 
UN chief warns of AI risks to global peaceUnited Nations, United States (AFP) July 18, 2023 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global peace and security, calling on all member states to urgently set up guardrails to keep the technology in check. ... more  
Growing climate risks fuel surge in US home insurance costsWashington (AFP) July 21, 2023 When Jack Hierholzer moved back to Pensacola in the Florida panhandle, it felt like a homecoming. ... more 
Deals on wheels: Housing prices drive young Chinese into RV livingShenzhen, China (AFP) July 20, 2023 With its open kitchen, bathtub and electric piano, Chinese e-commerce worker Twiggy He's home is the envy of her colleagues - even if it is located in their office carpark. ... more |
Turkey's Antioch rises from the ruins, stone by stoneAntakya, Turkey (AFP) July 21, 2023 The old priest painted a warning on the cracked walls of his shack: "Twelve children were born here! Don't touch this house." ... more 
At least 16 killed in India landslide, dozens missingMumbai (AFP) July 20, 2023 At least 16 people were killed Thursday after a landslide smashed into their village in India's Maharashtra state, officials said, with locals fearing the toll could rise significantly. ... more 
UN rights council calls for AI transparencyGeneva (AFP) July 14, 2023 The UN Human Rights Council on Friday called for transparency on the risks of artificial intelligence and for the data harvested by AI to be used responsibly. ... more
Report: Robots with artificial intelligence might offer real human companionshipWashington DC (UPI) Jul 12, 2023 Companion robots paired with artificial intelligence could one day help alleviate loneliness among isolated people, according to new research published Wednesday. ... more |
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Turning waste heat into energyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 Researchers at the University of Tokyo have generated electricity from latent heat, the energy created when a substance transitions from a solid, liquid or gas into another state. This achievement w ... more 
Meta challenges OpenAI and Google with open-source AISan Francisco (AFP) July 18, 2023 Facebook owner Meta on Tuesday released a new and free-of-charge version of its artificial intelligence model, making a play against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Google. ... more 
Musk launches xAI to rival OpenAI, GoogleWashington (AFP) July 12, 2023 Elon Musk on Wednesday launched his own artificial intelligence company, xAI, as he seeks to compete with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT - a program he accuses of being politically biased and irresponsible. ... more  
Congress probes US companies' Chinese investmentsWashington (AFP) July 20, 2023 Lawmakers have launched an investigation into investments by four venture capital firms into Chinese companies specializing in artificial intelligence, microchips and quantum computing. ... more |
Tech titans promise watermarks to expose AI creationsWashington (AFP) July 21, 2023 The White House said Friday that OpenAI and others in the artificial intelligence race have committed to making their technology safer with features such as watermarks on fabricated images. ... more 
Chinese mortgage strikers despair as unfinished homes stay stalledZhengzhou, China (AFP) July 20, 2023 Gao Zhuang says he has refused to pay his mortgage for months, a desperate protest against the Chinese property developer he blames for endless delays on the unfinished apartment he bought years ago for his son. ... more 
Markets fluctuate as US jobs data knocks rate hopesHong Kong (AFP) July 21, 2023 Asian equities wobbled Friday at the end of a draining week as fresh US jobs data put revived bets on two more Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, adding to ongoing worries about China's economy. ... more 
Tata picks Britain for massive electric car battery plantLondon (AFP) July 19, 2023 Indian conglomerate Tata Group announced Wednesday that it will build a gigafactory in Britain to manufacture batteries, as nations accelerate away from fossil fuel vehicles. ... more |
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EU and Latin America spar over trade and UkraineBrussels (AFP) July 17, 2023 European Union leaders sparred with their Latin American and Caribbean colleagues Monday as a long-awaited summit fell victim to a global split over how to tackle Russia's war in Ukraine. ... more 
US, Japan, South Korea to hold summit in August: SeoulSeoul (AFP) July 20, 2023 South Korean, US and Japanese leaders will meet in August in America, Seoul's presidential office said Thursday, as the three nations increase military cooperation to counter North Korea's growing nuclear threats. ... more 
China property giant Evergrande loses $113 billion over two yearsBeijing (AFP) July 17, 2023 Chinese property giant Evergrande reported Monday a net loss of over $113 billion in 2021 and 2022, and nearly $340 billion in liabilities, as the company released long-delayed results. ... more 
Divided G20 split over Ukraine, slow progress on debtGandhinagar, India (AFP) July 18, 2023 G20 finance chiefs ended talks in India Tuesday with disagreement over Russia's war in Ukraine, limited progress on debt restructuring and warnings that divisions between rich and poor nations risked deepening poverty. ... more |
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