A solar-powered drone with a wingspan comparable to a Boeing 747 set a record with an eight-day flight before crashing into the sea during a military test.
Solar drone with jumbo jet wingspan broke a flight record—then it crashed
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Why militaries well-equipped to fight enemy aircraft and missiles may still struggle to confront the drone threat
Despite advanced air defenses, militaries face challenges in detecting and defeating small, low-flying drones, complicating modern air defense strategies.
Unitree will sell you a massive ‘transformable mecha’ for $650,000
Chinese robotics firm Unitree introduces the GD01, a transformable giant mech suit priced at $650,000, capable of switching between bipedal and quadrupedal modes.
The Unitree GD01 Is a Giant Mecha Robot You Can Actually Buy
Chinese robotics firm Unitree introduces the GD01, a giant, transforming mecha robot that is confirmed to be a commercial product, not a stunt.
The AI space race: US and China bet big on orbital data centers
The US and China are rapidly advancing their space-based data center initiatives, signaling a new frontier in global AI and data infrastructure development.
There’s an internet choke point in the Middle East — is the solution in the North Pole?
Recent submarine cable disruptions in the Middle East highlight risks and prompt EU interest in Arctic routes as an alternative to traditional pathways.
Waymo recalls robotaxis for driving on flooded roads
Waymo is recalling 3,791 vehicles using its fifth and sixth gen systems after a robotaxi encountered flooded roads, raising safety concerns amid expanding operations.
Japan’s Nidec suspected of over 1,000 cases of quality tampering
Nidec, Japan’s leading motor manufacturer, is suspected of over 1,000 cases of quality tampering, expanding compliance issues beyond accounting irregularities.
Moderna stocks sky rocketed after news of the rare hantavirus outbreak sparked speculation that its mRNA tech could be used to develop a future vaccine. if a vaccine became available.. would you get it? Why or why not? #Hantavirus #Moderna #mRNA #StockMarket #Biotech
Moderna’s stock prices soared following reports of a rare hantavirus outbreak, fueling speculation about its mRNA vaccine development potential.
Led by industry, Japan and Taiwan plant seeds of drone cooperation
Japan and Taiwan are beginning collaborative efforts on drone technology, aiming to counter China’s supply chain dominance amid regional security concerns.
