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  Vienna. Austria (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 Space exploration is a venture filled with complexities and risks, necessitating meticulous preparation and a deep understanding of the myriad challenges that come with living in space. At the forefront of these challenges is the health of astronauts, subjected to extreme conditions like microgravity, ionizing radiation, and significant environmental shifts. Emerging as a critical field of study in this domain is the research on the human microbiome and its adaptation to the space environment, especiall ... read more |
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Robots to help with human habitation in spaceBoston MA (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 In the coming decades, NASA plans to send human crews back to the Moon, build a space station in lunar orbit, establish a permanent base on the lunar surface and - hopefully - send astronauts to Mar ... more 
NASA to Demonstrate Autonomous Navigation System on MoonHuntsville AL (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 RWhen the second CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) delivery is launched to the Moon in mid-February, its NASA payloads will include an experiment that could change how human explorers, rovers ... more  
SpaceX Expands Global Internet Coverage with 22 New Starlink SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 SpaceX has once again expanded its Starlink satellite constellation, launching 22 more satellites into orbit from the West Coast. This recent deployment underscores SpaceX's continued efforts to enh ... more  
Four astronauts splash down after Axiom private missionWashington (AFP) Feb 10, 2024 An all-European quartet of astronauts, including Turkey's first, splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday morning, completing Axiom Space's third private mission to the International Space Station. ... more |
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 New Satellite Launch Marks a Milestone in China's Commercial Space Sector 
Following repeated delays, NASA launches new PACE Earth-observing satelliteWashington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2024 NASA launched its new Earth-observing satellite into space early Thursday following several days of weather-related delays. ... more |
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Axiom 3 astronauts undock from ISS for trip back to EarthWashington DC (UPI) Feb 7, 2024 Axiom 3 astronauts delivered to the International Space Station by a private mission began their journey home Wednesday as the SpaceX Dragon undocked for the return to Earth. ... more  
LIDS: The Army's Answer to Evolving Unmanned Aircraft ThreatsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 In the evolving landscape of modern warfare, the U.S. Army has fortified its defensive capabilities against unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, with the integration of the Low ... more  
Aerojet Rocketdyne Powers Key U.S. Missile Defense Test with Advanced MRBM TargetLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 In a key demonstration of U.S. missile defense capabilities, Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies [NYSE:LHX], played a crucial role in the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) latest ... more  
AFWERX Launches New Prime ProgramWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, announced the Innovative Capabilities Opening, or ICO, of Autonomy Prime Jan ... more |
 Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza war  
Space Pioneer and LandSpace Lead China's Private Sector to New Heights in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 In the dynamic arena of global space exploration and satellite technology, China's private space sector marked a pivotal year of achievements and breakthroughs, firmly establishing itself as a formi ... more |
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US strikes Huthi missile positions in Yemen: CENTCOMWashington (AFP) Feb 9, 2024 The United States military confirmed Thursday its forces conducted multiple strikes against Huthi missile systems as the Yemen-based rebel group prepared to launch attacks that threatened US Navy and merchant ships. ... more 
Five missing Marines confirmed dead in CaliforniaWashington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2024 Five missing Marines were confirmed dead after a helicopter crash in San Diego County, Calif., the U.S. Marine Corps announced Thursday. ... more 
Iraq condemns U.S. drone strike as 'clear aggression,' violation of sovereigntyWashington DC (UPI) Feb 8, 2024 Iraq on Thursday harshly chastised the United States for a retaliatory drone strike that killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia within its borders, calling it "a clear aggression and violation of Iraqi sovereignty" that is "dragging the region into dangerous repercussions." ... more  
Argentina relaxes use of firearms by policeBuenos Aires (AFP) Feb 9, 2024 Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Friday relaxed the rules around the use of firearms by security forces, allowing them to shoot someone to prevent a serious crime, or in self-defense. ... more |
 
Scientists in UK set fusion recordLondon (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final experiment using the Joint European Torus (JET) machines. ... more 
DARPA's REMA Program Revolutionizes Commercial Drone Autonomy for Military UseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is at the forefront of enhancing commercial drone technology with its latest initiative, the Rapid Experimental Missionized Autonomy (REMA) prog ... more 
Europe Invests in Thermal Energy Storage InnovationBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 An ambitious international research endeavor, spearheaded by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), is set to revolutionize seasonal thermal energy storage technologies. Titled "INTERS ... more  
Northrop Grumman to Revolutionize Space Missions with Next-Gen CryocoolersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 08, 2024 Northrop Grumman, a stalwart in aerospace and defense technology, is taking a significant step forward with its latest innovation in cryocooler technology. Cryocoolers, essentially specialized refri ... more |
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Satellite communications for safer and greener aviationParis (ESA) Feb 12, 2024 The first commercial flights of a programme that uses Iris satellite technology to help modernise air traffic management and reduce carbon emissions have taken place. The ground-breaking Iris ... more 
New calcium-doping strategy surpasses platinum catalysts in hydrogen fuel cellsSendai, Japan (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 In an innovative stride towards enhancing the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells, a research team has unveiled a novel method that significantly improves the electrochemical surface area (ECSA) of a ... more 
MSU making voice-activated artificial intelligence more accessibleEast Lansing MI (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 As artificial intelligence technology advances, one area lags behind: voice-activated AI. For the more than 80 million people who stutter, voice AI technologies, which are increasingly being used in ... more 
One person can supervise 'swarm' of 100 unmanned autonomous vehicles, OSU research showsCorvallis OR (SPX) Feb 12, 2024 Research involving Oregon State University has shown that a "swarm" of more than 100 autonomous ground and aerial robots can be supervised by one person without subjecting the individual to an undue ... more |
JET Achieves Fusion Energy Milestone with New World RecordGarching, Germany (SPX) Feb 09, 2024 The Joint European Torus (JET), a cornerstone in global fusion research, has once again made headlines by achieving a significant breakthrough in fusion energy generation. In its latest series of ex ... more 
Google goes big on ChatGPT-style chatbotSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Google on Thursday rebranded its ChatGPT-style chatbot to Gemini, giving it unprecedented prominence on its products, as the tech titan's AI race with Microsoft heats up. ... more 
US regulator declares AI-voice robocalls illegalSan Francisco (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 US regulators on Thursday declared scam "robocalls" made using voices created with artificial intelligence (AI) as illegal. ... more  
EU waters down law on app gig workers' conditionsBrussels (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 EU officials said negotiators struck a agreement on Thursday on rules that seek to improve conditions for those working through apps, but member states could still reject the deal. ... more |
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Holiday-hit Asian markets mixed, Wall St record fails to inspireHong Kong (AFP) Feb 9, 2024 Asian markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trade Friday as investors struggled to build on another record-setting day on Wall Street, with focus on the upcoming release of key US inflation data. ... more 
L'Oreal sales rose in 2023, overcoming weak China marketParis (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 French cosmetics giant L'Oreal reported Thursday that its net profit rose 8.4 percent in 2023 despite weak sales in China. ... more 
US banking system 'well-capitalized' despite risks: YellenWashington (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the country's banking system is "well-capitalized" even as some banks face stresses stemming from the commercial real estate sector. ... more
Chinese consumer prices suffer quickest drop in 14 yearsBeijing (AFP) Feb 8, 2024 Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, piling pressure on the government for more aggressive moves to revive the country's battered economy. ... more |
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