Ottawa, Canada (SPX) Mar 01, 2024
For a long time, it was thought that amorphous solids do not selectively absorb light because of their disordered atomic structure. However, a new uOttawa study disproves this theory and shows that amorphous solids actually exhibit dichroism, meaning that they selectively absorb light of different polarizations. Researchers at the University of Ottawa have found that using helical light be

Boston MA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
In the predawn hours of Sept. 5, 2021, engineers achieved a major milestone in the labs of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), when a new type of magnet, made from high-temperature superconducting material, achieved a world-record magnetic field strength of 20 tesla for a large-scale magnet. That's the intensity needed to build a fusion power plant that is expected to produce a net ou

Pasadena CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
Jellyfish can't do much besides swim, sting, eat, and breed. They don't even have brains. Yet, these simple creatures can easily journey to the depths of the oceans in a way that humans, despite all our sophistication, cannot. But what if humans could have jellyfish explore the oceans on our behalf, reporting back what they find? New research conducted at Caltech aims to make that a realit

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), a leader in neuromorphic AI technology, has successfully launched its Akida AI system into low earth orbit on the Optimus-1 spacecraft. This event, facilitated by the Space Machines Company, marks a significant advancement in the use of AI for space technology applications. The Akida technology is integrated into the ANT61 Brain

Singapore (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have pioneered a new methodology of fabricating carbon-based quantum materials at the atomic scale by integrating scanning probe microscopy techniques and deep neural networks. This breakthrough highlights the potential of implementing artificial intelligence (AI) at the sub-angstrom scale for enhanced control over atomic manufacturing,

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
In a significant development for defense technology and space-based surveillance, BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Department of Defense. This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in the utilization of commercial motion imagery to train artificial intelligence models for tracking moving targets. Under this contract, Bl

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
BAE Systems (LON: BA) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have successfully launched MethaneSAT, a cutting-edge satellite designed to provide unprecedented insights into methane emissions across the globe. The launch, which took place at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marks a significant step forward in the fight against climate change, leveraging advanced satellite technology t

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
In a move to address vulnerabilities in America's space infrastructure, U.S. Senator Angus King (Ind. ME) has emphasized the urgency of bolstering defenses against potential threats to the nation's extensive satellite fleet. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator King engaged with General Stephen Whiting, the Commander of the United States Space Command (USSPACECOM), on the cr

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The two central stages for Ariane 6’s first flight are being assembled in the launcher assembly building (BAL) at Europe’s Spaceport. The core stage and the upper stage for Europe’s new rocket Ariane 6 are set to fly in the Summer of 2024. Once assembled, the stages will be transferred to the launch pad.

On the launch pad, the two stages will be raised into their vertical launch position inside the mobile assembly building. Here the two boosters for Ariane 6’s first flight will be added and then the payloads will be placed on top and be covered