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UC Riverside Scientists Develop New Method to Predict Locations of Major Earthquakes

UC Riverside Scientists Develop New Method to Predict Locations of Major Earthquakes

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, led by geophysicists Gareth Funning and Axel Periollat, have developed a novel method to identify where Earth's largest earthquakes are most likely to occur. This new approach focuses on subduction zones, areas where one tectonic plate slides beneath another, which are responsible for the planet's most powerful seismic events, including those exceeding magnitude 8.5 and often generating devastating tsunamis. The method utilizes GPS measurements of subtle ground deformation to pinpoint sections of faults that are 'locked' and accumulating stress. These locked regions, known as asperities, act as friction points that resist movement until sufficient stress builds up to trigger a major earthquake. In a recent test, the researchers successfully identified the exact segment of the Kamchatka subduction zone in eastern Russia where a massive earthquake subsequently struck. While the method does not predict the timing of earthquakes, it provides crucial inform...
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Blackwing Pencils Detail Manufacturing Process from Japan to Stockton, California

Blackwing Pencils Detail Manufacturing Process from Japan to Stockton, California

Blackwing Pencils Detail Manufacturing Process from Japan to Stockton, California
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Can AI train on copyrighted work? The government hopes so

Can AI train on copyrighted work? The government hopes so

The Justice Department urged a judge to side with OpenAI in a legal battle for copyright protection in AI training.
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U.S. Air Force Seeks New Ground-Based Air Defense Artillery System to Protect Overseas Air Bases

U.S. Air Force Seeks New Ground-Based Air Defense Artillery System to Protect Overseas Air Bases

The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify a new ground-based air defense artillery system. This system is intended to protect U.S. air bases located in various countries globally from threats posed by drones and cruise missiles. The RFI specifies a need for a medium-caliber gun system that utilizes relatively inexpensive ammunition. The primary targets for this system are subsonic cruise missiles and drones. Historically, ground-based air defense for U.S. military installations was primarily managed by the U.S. Army, meaning the Air Force did not possess its own dedicated gun systems for this purpose. This RFI represents a market study, not an immediate procurement, to explore available technologies. The Air Force is seeking systems capable of target detection, tracking, and engagement, with key parameters including salvo probability of kill, operational range and altitude, ammunition characteristics, sensor capabilities, mobility, and cost-effectiveness.
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U.S. and China Initiate 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy,' Paving Way for President Nixon's Historic Visit

U.S. and China Initiate 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy,' Paving Way for President Nixon's Historic Visit

In 1971, a series of events initiated by a chance encounter between American table tennis player Glenn Cowan and Chinese champion Zhuang Zedong during the World Table Tennis Championships in Nagoya, Japan, led to a significant diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and the People's Republic of China. This 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' marked the first official American delegation to visit China since 1949. The interaction, which began with a friendly exchange on a bus, quickly escalated into an official invitation for the U.S. table tennis team to visit China. This sporting exchange created a channel for communication between the two nations, which had lacked diplomatic relations since 1949, and set the stage for President Richard Nixon's historic visit to Beijing in 1972.
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The World’s First Practical Pressure Suit Helped Transform High-Altitude Flight

The World’s First Practical Pressure Suit Helped Transform High-Altitude Flight

Wiley Post, a renowned American aviator, recognized the critical need for specialized equipment to conquer these extreme conditions. With financial...
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U.S. Army Integrates New Technologies in Urban Assault Training Exercise

U.S. Army Integrates New Technologies in Urban Assault Training Exercise

The U.S. Army conducted a large-scale urban assault training exercise at Fort Irwin in California, involving nearly 10,000 soldiers. This exercise, part of Project Convergence Capstone, simulated a conflict against a formidable peer adversary in a sprawling desert city named Razish. The training focused on traditional warfighting skills, such as clearing streets and buildings, while also integrating new technologies like drones and software. Soldiers experimented with uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for early surveillance, with one unit commander using a Black Widow quadcopter to assess enemy movements. Additionally, troops utilized the prototype Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), a software- and artificial intelligence-enabled battlefield network, on chest-mounted smartphones to track friendly forces and potential enemy locations. The exercise aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these new systems in a complex combat scenario.
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Lockheed Martin Expands F-35 Industrial Cooperation with Czech Firms for Component Production, R, and Training

Lockheed Martin Expands F-35 Industrial Cooperation with Czech Firms for Component Production, R, and Training

Lockheed Martin Expands F-35 Industrial Cooperation with Czech Firms for Component Production, R, and Training
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India Plans Joint Assembly of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Joint Venture

India Plans Joint Assembly of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Joint Venture

India Plans Joint Assembly of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles with Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Joint Venture
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U.S. Military Maintains Dominance with Over 600 Air Refueling Aircraft

U.S. Military Maintains Dominance with Over 600 Air Refueling Aircraft

The United States military possesses a significant and often overlooked advantage in its fleet of over 600 air refueling aircraft. This number far surpasses that of any other nation, collectively exceeding the total number of refueling aircraft operated by all other countries combined. According to GlobalFirePower.com's 2026 data, the U.S. operates 610 refueling aircraft, while the next closest country, Saudi Arabia, has 22. Russia operates 18, France 15, and Israel 11, with China possessing only nine. This extensive fleet allows U.S. tactical aircraft to achieve global reach and sustain operations for extended periods, overcoming the inherent limitations of aircraft fuel capacity.
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Anduril Industries Secures $65 Million U.S. Army Contract for TITAN Hardware Production

Anduril Industries Secures $65 Million U.S. Army Contract for TITAN Hardware Production

Anduril Industries has been awarded a $65 million delivery order by the U.S. Army to supply hardware and mission shelters for its Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) program. This contract marks the transition of TITAN from a prototype to a production phase, facilitated through the Army Enterprise Agreement. Anduril is tasked with manufacturing and integrating ruggedized, vehicle-mounted components and operator subsystems for eight TITAN units. These units will comprise four 'Advanced' variants, featuring higher processing and integration capabilities, and four 'Basic' versions, designed for improved mobility and rapid deployment in field conditions. The TITAN system is designed to enable frontline Army units to process and fuse data from satellites, aircraft, and ground sensors, providing a common intelligence picture directly to combat units in austere environments. Anduril, which has been involved in the program since 2021 as the lead hardware systems architect, will produce the hardware...
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What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 4? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 4? A look back through the years

From needing a more modern, technology-friendly voter registration card to a possible city school teachers strike, here's what was making headlines.