AI Technology to Help Detect Potholes Across Surrey Roads Surrey County Council is introducing artificial intelligence to detect potholes and improve road maintenance. The move aims to speed up repair times while making inspections safer and more efficient. Dashcam Cameras to Spot Road Damage Automatically The council will use computer vision cameras fitted to the dashboards of its vehicles plying the highways. These cameras will identify and photograph potholes as vehicles travel around the county. Each identified pothole will be automatically recorded in the system, triggering necessary repairs. This technology reduces the need for inspectors to walk on busy roads,…
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Senators press nominee on Moon vs Mars strategy and SpaceX links Entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead NASA, faced intense questioning from US senators over his links to Elon Musk and his stance on the agency’s long-term goals. The hearing highlighted tensions between continuing NASA’s moon missions and Trump’s push towards Mars exploration. Jared Isaacman, the 42-year-old CEO of Shift4 Payments, has flown to space twice with SpaceX. He is closely aligned with Musk’s space ambitions. However, during the confirmation hearing, he denied any involvement from Musk when Trump offered him the NASA role. A divided…
Astronomers Discover White Dwarf Pair Set for Rare Quadruple Explosion Astronomers have found two white dwarfs locked in a close orbit, destined to end their lives in a spectacular quadruple explosion. Located about 160 light-years from Earth in the Milky Way galaxy, these ultra-dense stellar remnants form one of the most extreme binary systems ever observed. What Are White Dwarfs? White dwarfs are the compact remains of stars once up to eight times the size of our Sun. After burning through their hydrogen fuel, such stars collapse under their own gravity and shed their outer layers, leaving behind dense cores.…
Taiwan Accuses China of Using AI to Spread Disinformation and Divide Society Taiwan’s top security agency has accused China of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to spread disinformation aimed at creating division within Taiwanese society. The island’s National Security Bureau says these efforts are part of a broader strategy by Beijing to influence public opinion and push its sovereignty claims. AI-Generated Disinformation Targets Key Moments In a report submitted to Taiwan’s parliament, the bureau revealed that more than 500,000 controversial messages have been detected on social media platforms so far this year. These include posts on Facebook and TikTok that…
Trump’s NASA Pick Supports Moon Missions Amid Mars Debate Jared Isaacman, Donald Trump’s NASA top nominee to lead, has reassured US lawmakers that returning astronauts to the moon remains the agency’s top priority. This comes amid growing concerns that Trump’s focus on Mars could sideline the moon mission. Jared Isaacman Reaffirms Support for the Moon Although Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in sending Americans to Mars, Isaacman recently told US Senate staff that the moon mission is vital. He said returning to the lunar surface before China achieves the same goal is a matter of national importance. Jared Isaacman made…
Shenzhou-19 Astronauts Complete Over 150 Days of Space Research China’s Shenzhou-19 crew has completed more than 150 days aboard the Tiangong space station, carrying out a wide range of scientific experiments and technical tests across various fields. The astronauts focused on mechanics, robotics, and medicine to support future space missions. Diverse Experiments Following Spacewalks The three astronauts—Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze—conducted several scientific tasks after completing their third spacewalk. Their work included experiments on removing equipment, collecting samples, and reassembling and reusing components. These tests aim to generate valuable data for developing high-performance parts used in space. One…
Prehistoric Tracks Found Along Scotland’s Historic Isle of Skye Coastline The Isle of Skye in Scotland is famous for a dramatic moment in history. In 1746, Charles Edward Stuart – known as Bonnie Prince Charlie – landed on its rocky shores. Disguised as a maid, he arrived by boat while fleeing the English after his defeat at the Battle of Culloden. The site is now known as Prince Charles Point However, this location holds more than just historical importance. Researchers have discovered 131 fossilised dinosaur footprints dating back 167 million years. These prints, left during the Jurassic Period, reveal the…
New Satellite Aids Space Environment Monitoring and Radar Testing China successfully launched a new satellite, Tianping-3A 02, into space on Thursday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi Province, northern China. The launch took place at 10:12 am Beijing Time using a Long March-6 carrier rocket, which placed the satellite into its planned orbit. This latest satellite is designed to support the calibration of ground-based radar systems and radar cross section (RCS) measurement. It will also assist in imaging tests for optical observation systems based on the ground. Tianping-3A 02 Supporting Space Environment Research Beyond radar calibration, Tianping-3A 02…
Disputed Claims Follow First Economic Dialogue in Five Years China, Japan and South Korea recently held their first economic dialogue in five years, aiming to boost regional trade amid rising concerns about new US tariffs. However, conflicting statements have emerged over whether the three nations agreed to a joint response to the tariffs proposed by US President Donald Trump. A social media post from Yuyuan Tantian, an account affiliated with China Central Television, claimed the countries had agreed to work together against the tariffs. It also stated that the nations planned to strengthen supply chain cooperation and increase dialogue on…
Airbus Wins £150 Million Contract to Build UK’s Mars Rover Landing Platform The British division of Airbus has secured a £150 million contract from the European Space Agency to develop the landing platform for the UK’s first Mars rover. The mission is scheduled to launch in 2028, with a planned landing on the red planet in 2030. A New Chapter for Airbus and the Rosalind Franklin Rover The rover, named Rosalind Franklin, was originally constructed between 2018 and 2019 by Airbus engineers in Britain. Its launch, initially set for September 2022, was delayed after the mission lost access to a…
