US military leans into megaconstellations after their “resiliency” in Ukraine
"Having a megaconstellation, quite frankly, frustrates our adversaries." Enlarge / Commander of US Space Command General James Dickinson testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing March 8, 2022, in Washington, DC......»»
Despite conflict Russia sends France giant magnet for nuclear fusion project
Russia on Tuesday dispatched one of six giant magnets needed for the ITER nuclear fusion program in France, one of the last international scientific projects Moscow participates in despite the Ukraine conflict......»»
Democracy spreads in waves—but shared cultural history might matter more than geography
Recent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy......»»
SpaceX nails booster landings after foggy military launch
SpaceX launched its mega Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time in more than three years Tuesday, hoisting satellites for the military and then nailing side-by-side booster landings back near the pad......»»
Will cyber saber-rattling drive us to destruction?
As cyberattacks have grown increasingly destructive, nations are entertaining the idea of responding to them with conventional military forces. It is difficult to determine how serious countries are when they threaten “kinetic” responses to digit.....»»
The best MacBook Pro cases in 2022
The best MacBook Pro cases will keep your laptop looking as good as the day you bought it for years to come. Ranging from simple fabric sleeves to military-grade heavy-duty cases, these cases offer added safety for your.....»»
Inside a US military cyber team’s defence of Ukraine
A little-known US team that hunts global adversaries has helped protect Ukraine from cyber attacks......»»
How Technology Companies Are Shaping the Ukraine Conflict
By offering or ceasing services, Internet and telecommunications companies offer a glimpse of a future in which the tech sector takes sides in warfare, with far-reaching effects.....»»
Ukraine’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Needs a Safety Zone
Atomic energy experts are calling for protections for the Zaporizhzhya plant, which has become a pawn in the war thanks to power outages and nearby shelling......»»
Russia threatens a retaliatory strike against US commercial satellites
"Western actions needlessly put at risk the sustainability of peaceful space activities." Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025
The International Energy Agency said Thursday it believes global energy emissions will peak in 2025 as surging prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine propel investment in renewables......»»
UN weather agency: Greenhouse gases reach new record in 2021
The three main greenhouse gases hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an "ominous" sign as war in Ukraine, rising costs of food and fuel, and other worries have elbowed in on longtime c.....»»
US government denies it is considering national security reviews of Elon Musk ventures
According to Bloomberg, US officials have been concerned by Musk's actions over the last few weeks, particularly his assertion that SpaceX could not continue to supply and support Starlink in Ukraine......»»
Kia the latest automaker to mull exiting Russia
The automaker would join VW, Toyota, Renault, Nissan, Hyundai and Mazda that have or are considering winding down their exposure in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in late February......»»
Diplomacy, military power combined to settle superpower dispute over missiles in Cuba
As concerns grow that the war in Ukraine could expand into a nuclear conflict, U.S. President Joe Biden compared the current situation to the Cuban missile crisis, a Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. over Soviet missiles placed.....»»
Urban Armor Gear releases rugged cases for 10th-gen iPad
Urban Armor Gear has released a handful of cases for the tenth-generation iPad in sleek and rugged designs.UAG Rugged Keyboard CaseSimilar to many of the company's products, these iPad cases meet military drop-test standards to protect the device fro.....»»
India launches 36 internet satellites delayed by Ukraine war
India launched a rocket carrying 36 private internet satellites on early Sunday, stepping in to keep the orbital constellation growing after a monthslong interruption related to the war in Ukraine......»»
War in Ukraine widens global divide in public attitudes toward US, China and Russia: Report
Around the world, public attitudes toward international politics are coalescing into two opposing blocks: liberal democracies favoring the United States (US) and citizens of more authoritarian nations who back China and Russia—a process accelerated.....»»
FPCB maker Complex Micro eyeing car applications as new growth driver
Taiwan-based Complex Micro Interconnection, specializing in flexible PCB (FPCB) for military and other niche market applications, is aggressively cutting into EV charging modules with its FPCB, expecting its revenues from automotive applications to d.....»»
Ransomware is being used as a precursor to physical war
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is being cited by experts as to how wars will play out in the future......»»
War Is an Ecological Disaster—but Ukraine Can Build Back Greener
Russia’s invasion is reversing years of environmental progress. But the world can help Ukraine reconstruct its damaged landscape and energy systems......»»