UK Engineers Develop Race Car Powered by Sewage A team of engineers in the UK is exploring a unique way to run a car powered by sewage. The innovative project, called Waste2Race, aims to showcase sustainable technologies in motor racing while pushing the boundaries of renewable energy. Harnessing Sewage for Clean Energy Researchers at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick have developed a hydrogen-powered race car that runs on fuel derived from wastewater. Instead of traditional fossil fuels, the car uses hydrogen extracted from sewage through a cutting-edge process designed by UK-based company Wastewater Fuels. Dr.…
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Boom Supersonic XB-1 Becomes First Private Jet to Break Sound Barrier Boom Supersonic XB-1 made aviation history on Tuesday, becoming the first privately funded aircraft to break the sound barrier. The test flight took place at 35,000 feet (10,670 meters) over the Mojave Desert, northwest of Los Angeles. Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg expressed his excitement after the flight, saying, “She was real happy supersonic. That’s the best she’s ever flown, was supersonic.” The XB-1 reached Mach 1.1, or about 845 mph (1,360 kph), surpassing the speed of sound. This achievement comes nearly eight decades after Chuck Yeager became…
The Vatican: AI’s Potential to Spread Misinformation Raises Alarm The Vatican has called on governments to closely monitor the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), warning of its potential to spread misinformation and destabilise society. In a document titled Antica et nova (Ancient and New), two Vatican departments, with approval from Pope Francis, stressed that AI-generated fake media could “undermine the foundations of society.” The document emphasised that misinformation—especially when amplified by AI-driven tools—can unintentionally fuel political polarisation and social unrest. It urged the creation of regulatory frameworks to address these risks and promote ethical AI use. Pope Francis: A…
What would it take to create one of Israel’s best-known missile shields, the Iron Dome, in India? While the technology is patented in Israel, the patent is territorial. This means there isn’t a lot stopping Indian researchers and developers from recreating the Iron Dome within India. Especially since its blueprint has been available in the public domain since 2013. This situation is not unique to the Iron Dome. At the ‘Emerging Technologies Shaping Modern Defence’ tech talk hosted by IP Bazzaar and RIPA, it was noted that out of all patented products globally, just 1-2% are patented in India. This…
Global Moon Race Heats Up with Dual Lunar Lander Launch Two moon landers, one from Japan and another from US, Ispace and Firefly respectively, were mounted atop a SpaceX rocket in Florida on Tuesday. The Ispace and Firefly launch signifies a unique double moonshot, highlighting the international push to explore the lunar surface for scientific and commercial purposes. Ispace’s Second Moon Mission: Aiming for Redemption Japanese space exploration firm ispace is preparing to launch its Hakuto-R Mission 2. This marks its second attempt to land on the moon after a near-successful mission in April 2023 ended in failure due to…
India’s Pixxel to Launch Hyperspectral Satellites with SpaceX, Marking Industry Milestone Pixxel, an Indian space startup, is set to launch three of its six hyperspectral imaging satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket from California on Tuesday. This marks a major step for India’s private space sector. The satellites will be positioned in a sun-synchronous orbit at approximately 550 km altitude. The remaining three satellites are expected to launch later in the year, during the second quarter. A Milestone for India’s Private Space Industry The launch is scheduled to take place at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time…
Blue Origin Postpones Debut Launch of New Glenn Rocket Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, delayed the highly anticipated maiden launch of its New Glenn rocket on Monday. The decision was made to address a vehicle subsystem issue, as announced on the platform X. The company is now reviewing potential opportunities for the next launch attempt. Troubleshooting Delays Countdown The New Glenn rocket, standing an impressive 30 stories tall, was set for liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Fueled with methane and liquid oxygen propellants, the launch was initially scheduled for 1:00 am ET (0600 GMT). However, the…
Meta Overhauls Content Moderation Policies Amid Political Shifts Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, announced a significant shift in its content moderation policies on Tuesday. The company is scrapping its US fact-checking program and loosening restrictions on controversial topics like immigration and gender identity. This change comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, and Meta faces pressure from conservative voices. Key Changes in Moderation Strategy Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the overhaul as a return to the platform’s roots in free expression. The company will replace its fact-checking program with a “Community Notes”…
2024’s Climate Disasters: How Catastrophes Redefined Our World In 2024, our planet endured a series of climate catastrophes that reshaped lives, landscapes, and livelihoods. Every corner of the globe, big or small, experienced 2024’s climate disasters, underscoring the urgent need to address the escalating climate crisis. https://youtu.be/_Sr0y9L-px0?si=dFX6lrT8jlJL9UAU A Year of Unprecedented Disasters In Kerala’s Wayanad district, landslides devastated tea estates and villages, claiming over 200 lives in their sleep. Torrential rains triggered massive hillsides to collapse, sending torrents of mud, water, and boulders through communities. This was one of Kerala’s deadliest landslides, a grim reminder of the havoc extreme weather…
India’s Space Milestone: TM2Space to Launch AI Laboratory in Orbit In a landmark development for India’s space sector, Hyderabad-based company TakeMe2Space (TM2Space) has announced the launch of MOI-TD (My Orbital Infrastructure – Technology Demonstrator). This mission, set to take off aboard ISRO’s PSLV C60 rocket, will mark India’s first artificial intelligence (AI) laboratory in space. The initiative underscores India’s advancing space capabilities and places TM2Space at the forefront of global space innovation. Revolutionising Space Research with AI TM2Space specialises in advanced satellite solutions and orbital infrastructure. With MOI-TD, the company aims to transform space research by enabling real-time data processing…