Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous and landlocked nation often dubbed the “Switzerland of Central Asia,” has made steady strides in expanding internet infrastructure despite challenging terrain. The country relies on a mix of fiber-optic backbones and satellite links for connectivity, with major transit routes passing through neighboring Kazakhstan, China, and Russia en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org. A key initiative is…
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Satellite imagery has exposed China's construction of a colossal nuclear laser facility in Mianyang, surpassing Western counterparts. The project, based on inertial confinement fusion, aims for nearly limitless clean energy but raises geopolitical concerns due to its dual-use potential in energy and defense. The international community remains divided on its short-term feasibility.
Poland's bid to host a major AI gigafactory awaits a decision from the European Commission. Deputy Minister Dariusz Standerski stated, "the ministry will fight for the AI factory" if the application is rejected. The EU plans to build up to seven such AI facilities across member states, highlighting Poland's ambition in the AI sector.
3I/ATLAS is the third known interstellar comet, detected by NASA's ATLAS telescope system. Originating from beyond our solar system, it follows previous discoveries like Oumuamua and Borisov. Currently distant and harmless, it travels at 210,000 km/h, offering astronomers new insights into objects from deep space.
Global Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Developments – June & July 2025Major Industry Announcements (June–July 2025) Waymo’s Expansion and Tesla’s Trials: Alphabet’s Waymo continued to scale up its robotaxi operations. In mid-June, Waymo applied for a New York City permit to begin autonomous car tests (with safety drivers initially) – marking NYC’s first AV pilot if…
Global Drone and UAS Industry Roundup (June – July 2025)The early summer of 2025 saw rapid developments in the drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sector. Global military demand for drones surged with record contracts and new production partnerships, while commercial drone services expanded into food delivery, agriculture, and logistics. Regulator…
