Paris, France (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
ispace EUROPE S.A. (ispace-EUROPE) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have formalized a payload services agreement to deliver the Laser Retroreflector Array (LaRA2) to the lunar surface. This collaboration aims to facilitate laser ranging experiments that enhance precise lunar position measurements.
The partnership represents the first comprehensive contract between ispace-EUROPE and ASI,
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of learning from experience and engaging in human-like conversations. Authored by Bernardo Goncalves of the University of Sao Paulo and University of Cambridge, the paper explores how transformer-based AI s
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
Chinese researchers are developing a sophisticated lunar robot with integrated charging capabilities, slated to join the Chang'e 8 mission, planned for launch in 2028.
A collaboration between Dalian University of Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Shenzhen University has led to the creation of a versatile lunar surface robot that will function both as a researc
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
NASA is preparing to send humans back to the Moon with the Artemis program, aiming to establish a long-term presence on the lunar surface. The Lunar South Pole (LSP) has been chosen for its continuous line-of-sight communication with Earth, extended solar exposure, and proximity to vital resources like water ice. However, the unique environment of the South Pole presents significant challenges,
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024
A study of farside basalts returned by China's Chang'e-6 mission has unveiled evidence of a significant resurgence in the Moon's magnetic field approximately 2.8 billion years ago (Ga). This discovery offers key insights into the lunar dynamo and its impact on the Moon's interior and surface evolution.
The Chang'e-6 mission provided the first basalt samples from the Moon's farside, filling
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
The pursuit of nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant energy source has made significant strides with the advent of inertial confinement fusion (ICF). This technology relies on compressing deuterium-tritium (DT) fuel to extreme temperatures and pressures to initiate fusion. While neutrons generated in this process primarily contribute to electricity production, alpha particles remain in the fuel
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
Solar energy has become a leading renewable energy source, renowned for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. However, optimizing solar energy production presents challenges that extend beyond traditional engineering solutions, prompting the rise of a specialized field known as solar energy meteorology.
This interdisciplinary field focuses on evaluat
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2025
CoVar, a prominent developer of AI and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense, has secured a multi-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contribute to the Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) program. This initiative aims to establish a quantifiable framework for assessing the ethical readiness of autonomo
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued a defiant statement to his rightwing supporters gathered outside his residence in the capital of Seoul. Yoon vowed on Wednesday evening to “fight to the end” against what he called “anti-state forces,” as law enforcement prepared to detain him over last month’s martial law decree. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials has a week to execute its detainment warrant against Yoon, issued by a Seoul court on Tuesday. The... Читать дальше...
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