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Main reflector installed for 40-meter radio telescope in Shigatse

Spacedaily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 10, 2024 - The main reflector for the 40-meter-aperture radio telescope's antenna system was successfully installed on Monday in Shigatse, located in the Xizang autonomous region of Southwest China, according to CCTV News.

This telescope is a collaborative project between the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (SHAO) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the 39th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation. It aims to provide essential... Читать дальше...

Solar storm could impact US hurricane recovery efforts: agency

Spacedaily.com 

Washington (AFP) Oct 10, 2024 - Severe geomagnetic storm conditions could hamper ongoing recovery efforts for Hurricanes Helene and Milton by disrupting satellite communications, power grids and GPS services, the US Space Weather Prediction Center warned Thursday.

A coronal mass ejection (CME) struck Earth this morning at 11:17 am (1517 GMT), disrupting the Earth's magnetic field and quickly achieving G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm conditions at 12:57 pm, the agency said.

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OpenAI to expand globally with four new offices

Spacedaily.com 

Paris (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 - Californian company OpenAI, which makes generative AI chatbot ChatGPT, said Wednesday it was expanding its global reach with four new offices.

The firm, which recently got a massive cash injection from investors including Microsoft and chip titan Nvidia, said it would open new sites in Paris, Brussels, Singapore and New York.

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New technique frees robotic systems to perform more complex tasks without electricity

Spacedaily.com 

London, UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2024 - Engineers at King's College London have developed a revolutionary way to transmit complex instructions to robots without using electricity, potentially freeing up valuable space in robotic systems for advanced AI software. This innovation could allow robots to perform more complex tasks, enhancing their "thinking" abilities.

The research team has created a compact circuit that transmits commands using variations in fluid pressure, a method inspired by the human body's operation. Читать дальше...

Strawberry-picking robot developed to address labour shortage in agriculture

Spacedaily.com 

London, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 - Low-cost strawberry-picking robots, capable of harvesting and packaging in mere seconds, have been trialled in Essex as part of a larger initiative to mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in agriculture.

The University of Essex, in collaboration with renowned jam producers Wilkin and Sons, has tested a new robot prototype, which is significantly cheaper than current solutions. The project, supported by a Pounds 1.02 million grant from the Department for Environment... Читать дальше...

VISIMO to Test Autonomous AI System for Spacecraft Decision Support

Spacedaily.com 

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 - VISIMO, a technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA, will test its autonomous AI system designed for decision support on an upcoming mission conducted by ABOVE Space Development Corporation, a company known for developing adaptable space platforms for commercial and defense sectors.

Deep-space missions present significant challenges, requiring spacecraft to handle unforeseen issues and system failures without relying on Earth-based communication. Effective... Читать дальше...

Jeff Kennett receives legal warning from Moira Deeming

Sydney Morning Herald 

The former Liberal premier confirmed a letter he received appeared to argue he had made comments that discouraged or scared witnesses in the defamation trial ousted MP Moira Deeming launched against Opposition Leader John Pesutto.

At least 20 killed in attack on miners in Pakistan

BangkokPost.com 

QUETTA - Unidentified gunmen lined up miners at a small private coal mine in southwestern Pakistan and shot them on Friday, police and media said, killing at least 20 and wounding seven in rising violence in the restive region.

Download Weekly: Transitions dominate TCF annual report

Scoop 

In this week's newsletter - The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum’s annual report shows an industry in transition. 2degrees pairs with Palo Alto Networks to displace Spark from key education contract. Datacom notes a big rise in the number of NZ companies ...