1. What Actually Happened? On 20 June 2025 state broadcaster CCTV aired footage from the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) showing a student, Liang Hexiang, balancing a micro-robot “the size of a mosquito” between his fingers. NUDT engineers explained that the bionic craft’s flapping leaf-shaped wings and hair-thin legs let it hover, perch and even crawl inside buildings—ideal for…
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A Chinese team has just fired a laser “no brighter than a candle” from geostationary orbit (GEO) and moved one gigabit of data per second—roughly five times what Starlink typically delivers—proving that low‑power optical links can beat today’s largest low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) constellation on both speed and altitude. Behind the headline is a deeper story of adaptive‑optics wizardry (the…
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The Rising Threat of Drones in Modern Warfare and Public Security Drones as Emerging Threats: Small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have rapidly become a double-edged sword – offering benefits for civilians while introducing new threats on battlefields and in public spaces ctc.westpoint.edu ctc.westpoint.edu. Terrorist organizations and insurgents have weaponized cheap commercial drones for bombings, kamikaze…
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From AI-powered drone swarms to autonomous cyber defenders, artificial intelligence is reshaping the battlefield at a startling pace. Military powers worldwide are racing to deploy smarter machines that can think, learn, and even make decisions on the fly – promising to redefine how wars are fought. Are we on the brink of an AI-driven revolution in warfare,…
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The MTG-S1 satellite, part of the Meteosat Third Generation program, was successfully launched to enhance 3D atmospheric mapping and air quality monitoring. It features Europe’s first hyperspectral infrared sounder in geostationary orbit and the Copernicus Sentinel-4 instrument, improving weather prediction and greenhouse gas tracking for Europe.
L'articolo riflette sulle paure legate all'intelligenza artificiale, sottolineando come il termine sia spesso frainteso: "più che di intelligenza parliamo di artificio". L'autore suggerisce che l'AI sia un prodotto artificiale e non vera intelligenza, invitando a ridimensionare le preoccupazioni diffuse.
Xiaomi has released its Smart Audio Glasses globally, combining Bluetooth open-ear headphones with a stylish accessory. The glasses feature SLS0820 speakers, touch controls, IP54 dust/water resistance, and up to 10 hours of playback. Compatible with Android 10+ and iOS 13+, they are priced around $87 on AliExpress.
Barcelona Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to New Rules, Permits, and FinesBarcelona is a stunning city – but if you plan to fly a drone there in 2025, you’ll face some of the strictest regulations in Europe. Recent law changes have overhauled drone rules in Spain, affecting everything from casual vacation flights to professional aerial filming. This comprehensive guide…
Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G AmbitionsSouth Korea is often hailed as a broadband utopia – and for good reason. Nearly 100% of Korean households have internet access, connecting some 97% of the population online blog.apnic.net en.wikipedia.org. Users enjoy lightning-fast speeds on both fixed fiber networks and mobile 5G, making South …
