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In search of high-performance materials for fusion reactors

Energy-daily.com 

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 - Nuclear fusion promises an abundant and environmentally friendly energy source, yet developing reactors that can harness it efficiently remains a challenge. Key among these challenges is identifying materials capable of enduring the harsh environments inside fusion reactors. One of the most crucial components, the divertor, must withstand high temperatures and particle flux while maintaining structural integrity under extreme conditions. Currently, tungsten is... Читать дальше...

NASA opens Power Systems Essay Contest for K12 students

Energy-daily.com 

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 - NASA has launched the fourth annual Power to Explore Student Challenge, inviting U.S. students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit essays envisioning new nuclear-powered missions to any moon in our solar system. Kicking off on November 7, 2024, the challenge encourages young minds to dive into the science of radioisotope power systems (RPS) - a type of nuclear battery that has powered some of NASA's most ambitious space explorations.

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‘Andor’ Season 2 Sets April 2025 Premiere Date on Disney+

Variety 

“Andor” Season 2 has set its Disney+ premiere date. The “Star Wars” series, which chronicles the events leading up to the 2016 feature film “Rogue One,” will return on April 22, 2025. The first season of the show — created and executive produced by “Rogue One” co-writer Tony Gilroy — takes place over the course […]

Pentagon to challenge military court's ruling on 9/11 plea deals

NBC News 

The Pentagon intends to challenge a recent ruling by a military court that deemed Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s decision to invalidate plea deals for several accused 9/11 co-conspirators improper, a defense official tells NBC News.

Asteroid grains shed light on the outer Solar System's origins

Spacedaily.com 

Boston MA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 - Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago.

Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have analyzed particles of the asteroid Ryugu, which were collected by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Hayabusa2 mission and brought back to Earth in 2020. Scientists believe Ryugu formed on the outskirts of the early solar system before migrating in toward the asteroid belt... Читать дальше...

More arrests expected in Amsterdam over violence on Israeli football fans - The Guardian

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  1. More arrests expected in Amsterdam over violence on Israeli football fans  The Guardian
  2. Amsterdam bans demonstrations over attacks on Israeli fans  DW (English)
  3. Revealed: How Pro-Palestinian mob organised via WhatsApp to ‘Hunt Jews’ across Amsterdam  The Telegraph
  4. Amsterdam shows the limits of liberalism  The Spectator
  5. What we know about violence involving football fans in Amsterdam  Sky News

CORRECTED: First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 million

Spacedaily.com 

London (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 - A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday.

The 2.2-metre (7.5-foot) portrait "A.I. God" by "Ai-Da", the world's first ultra-realistic robot artist, went for $1,084,800, smashing pre-sale expectations of $180,000 at auction house Sotheby's Digital Art Sale.

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3D-printed rovers challenge students in Mars exploration training

Spacedaily.com 

Paris, France (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 - University students participated in a hands-on ESA Academy training course at ESA's ESTEC technical center in the Netherlands last week, where they worked with 3D-printed rovers to develop autonomous navigation skills. Six teams were tasked with programming their rovers to detect and move towards a blue ball in a simulated Mars environment.

The students were provided with ExoMy rovers, 3D-printed machines modeled after ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover. These devices featured six wheels... Читать дальше...

Saab deploys advanced autonomous swarm tech in major AUKUS defense trial

Spacedaily.com 

London, UK (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 - Saab's cutting-edge Autonomous Swarm technology was prominently showcased in the Project Convergence 2024 trials in the United States, a month-long demonstration that highlighted advancements in AI-driven defense capabilities. A team of 40 UK personnel from Saab-owned BlueBear and the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) displayed how autonomous swarming technology can be effectively integrated within Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for coordinated operations. Читать дальше...

Player Ratings: Brighton End City’s Streak in Thrilling 2-1 Premier League Win

EPLIndex | Premier League stats & Blog 

Brighton Steal the Show with Victory Over Manchester City Brighton & Hove Albion produced a remarkable performance to claim a 2-1 victory over Manchester City, continuing their impressive home form in the Premier League. The result handed Pep Guardiola’s side their fourth consecutive defeat, a setback in their pursuit of a fifth successive Premier League […]

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Actor Calls Movie “Worst Film Ever Made”

Deadline.com 

The criticism of Joker: Folie à Deux continues a month into its theatrical run, and this time, the call is coming from inside the house. Comedian Tim Dillon, who had a small role in Todd Phillips‘ recent musical comic book sequel, described the movie as “the worst film ever made” as he gave his behind-the-scenes […]