Graduates and engineers in training at the University of New Brunswick faced an unexpected silence when attempting to communicate with their home-built satellite, Violet, for the first time. The satellite, named after New Brunswick’s provincial flower and crafted to the compact dimensions of a small loaf of bread, launched into space aboard a Falcon 9…
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In a groundbreaking series of trials, an artificial intelligence-equipped experimental jet, the X-62A VISTA, has taken part in advanced aerial dogfights against an F-16, showcasing the potential of AI in air combat. The tests were a joint initiative by the U.S. Air Force and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), aimed at enhancing combat…
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Kisumu, Kenya, witnessed a passionate assembly of environmental defenders, urgently voicing their distress over the detrimental impacts of fossil fuels on their local ecosystem. These activists, aligned with a wave of global movements, are pressing for immediate intervention to halt the escalation of climate change effects that are ravaging their freshwater havens and the biodiversity…
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In a remarkable environmental comeback, the Atlantic surfclam is once again populating the Virginia coastline, capturing the attention of marine scientists and seafood enthusiasts alike. Two decades after a significant decline, research from Rutgers University scientists reveals that these important shellfish are not just surviving but are prospering off the shores of Virginia. The study,…
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Residents in the area between Cranbrook and Kimberley may notice a flurry of aerial activity as FortisBC embarks on its yearly mission to safeguard the integrity of its natural gas infrastructure. The skies will be busy with low-flying helicopters, piloted by the team from Talon Helicopters, as they meticulously carry out inspections on the high-pressure…
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Natrion, a company at the forefront of solid-state battery innovation, has recently garnered significant acclaim by winning a Gold award at The Edison Awards. This prestigious accolade was presented in the Resilient & Sustainable Solutions category, acknowledging the company’s cutting-edge advancements in battery technology which have potential widespread implications for the electric vehicle (EV) sector…
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FREYR Battery, a pioneering firm in the development of eco-friendly battery cell production, has introduced the addition of three seasoned professionals to its boardroom. Todd Kantor, Tore Ivar Slettemoen, and David Manners have been inaugurated as members of the Board of Directors, coming at a critical juncture as the company aims for strategic expansion and…
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In the serene coastal town of Oceanside lies a fortress of healing, Tri-City Medical Center, now turned into a battlefield against invisible foes. With the flicker of an unseen keystroke, the institution grapples with a sinister cyberattack—an all-too-familiar script in modern healthcare’s narrative. Amidst the churning tides of data and the clinical hum of machinery,…
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We’ve entered an era where the skies are ruled not just by the sheer speed of an aircraft, but by the cunning technological innovations it packs. As the continent’s crowning aerospace achievements go head-to-head, one might ask: In the titanic tussle between the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Dassault Rafale, which jet reigns supreme? This isn’t…
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Imagine rustic Andean villages and expansive Amazonian rainforests, all woven into the fabric of the 21st century with threads of cutting-edge technology. This isn’t a scene from a cyberpunk novel; it could be the foreseeable future of Bolivia if Starlink, SpaceX’s avant-garde satellite internet service, touches down amongst its mountains and greenery. But is this…
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