Space’s Messy Problem: Orbital Debris and the Sustainability Crisis Earth’s orbits have become a cosmic junkyard. Decades of launches have left tens of thousands of pieces of debris whizzing around the planet at 28,000 km/h, each one a potential bullet threatening active spacecraft vivatechnology.com vivatechnology.com. As of mid-2020s, over 32,000 debris objects are regularly tracked…
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From Slow Dial-Up to a Fiber and 5G Boom South Africa’s internet infrastructure has transformed dramatically over the past decade, moving from copper phone lines to lightning-fast fiber optics and 5G wireless. Fixed-line broadband is now dominated by fiber, as old ADSL (DSL over copper) connections vanish. Telkom – the former monopoly – had over…
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The web browser landscape in 2025 is dominated by a handful of familiar names, yet continues to evolve with new features and priorities. The top 10 browsers command the vast majority of internet usage and each brings its own strengths in speed, security, privacy, and customization. This comprehensive report examines the leading browsers’ key features,…
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Guatemala’s internet landscape is a mix of rapid progress and persistent gaps. Over the past decade, millions of Guatemalans have come online, yet connectivity remains uneven between bustling cities and remote rural villages. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet access in Guatemala – from the national infrastructure of fiber-optic cables and mobile networks,…
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Introduction A massive forest fire rages through dry vegetation. AI technologies are emerging as critical tools to detect and prevent such devastating wildfires. Wildfires have become more frequent and intense in our warming world, incinerating millions of acres of forest and threatening communities and ecosystems. Each year, wildfires burn an estimated 400 million hectares of…
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Introduction Over the past two years, artificial intelligence has fundamentally reshaped how we search the web. Traditional search engines are integrating generative AI models to provide conversational answers and rich summaries alongside classic link results. New AI-first search platforms have emerged, and users are increasingly turning to chatbot-style tools for information retrieval. This report examines…
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Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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Fixed Broadband: Fiber, DSL and Cable in Slovenia Slovenia has heavily invested in fixed broadband infrastructure, with a strong shift towards fiber-optic networks in recent years. The country’s FTTP (Fiber to the Premises) coverage reached about 78.5% of households as of 2023 – well above the EU average (64%) digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Legacy DSL (copper) networks still…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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Introduction to Anti-Drone Technologies As drones proliferate in both civilian and military arenas, the need to counter rogue or malicious drones has become urgent. High-profile incidents – from drones causing airport shutdowns to UAVs menacing critical infrastructure – have underscored the threat. For example, the NFL reported a staggering 20,000% increase in drone incursions at…
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