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China Adapts Type 19 Chassis for Mobile Laser Defense to Counter Drone Threats

Beijing is developing a mobile directed-energy weapon on its Type 19 platform to protect maneuver units against drone swarms, with key applications in potential regional conflicts.

Science16h agoSource: Bojan Stojkovski

Northrop Grumman Delivers PGK E5 Anti-Jamming Artillery Guidance Kit to U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of Northrop Grumman's upgraded PGK E5, an artillery fuze engineered to maintain precision guidance for 155 mm shells in heavy electronic warfare en…

Science1d agoSource: BY Harry McCracken

Apple Debuts Foldable iPhone Duo as Executive John Ternus Takes Center Stage

Apple unveiled its long-anticipated foldable smartphone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, during a September product keynote led by hardware chief John Ternus at the Steve Jobs Theater.

Science1d agoSource: medicalxpress.com

Early Diagnosis and Immediate DMARD Therapy Are Crucial in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Review Finds

An international review led by MedUni Vienna highlights that initiating treatment within a 12-week window prevents irreversible joint damage and improves long-term remission rates.

Science1d agoSource: phys.org

High-Altitude Alpine Collapse Triggers Catastrophic Cascading Flood in Nepal

A rock and ice collapse high in the Himalayas has left thousands missing in Nepal, demonstrating the deadly threat of multi-hazard cascading disasters in mountain regions.

Science1d agoSource: phys.org

Researchers Explore How the Human Body Uses Copper to Fight Bacterial Infections

Scientists at Texas A&M University are investigating the body's natural deployment of copper against urinary tract invaders as rising antibiotic resistance undermines standard trea…

Science2d agoSource: phys.org

Study Exposes Broad Misperceptions Across Britain Regarding London Safety and Economy

Research reported by phys.org reveals that Britons systematically overestimate crime risks in London while underestimating the capital's fiscal contribution and global status.

Science2d agoSource: Sertac Aktan

Hong Kong Jails Three Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Under National Security Law

A Hong Kong court has sentenced three Tiananmen vigil activists to between five and seven years in prison under national security laws, prompting international criticism.

Science3d agoSource: medicalxpress.com

Global Underreporting of COVID-19 Mortality Exposes Gaps in Health Data

Discrepancies in global COVID-19 death tolls reveal systemic challenges in mortality tracking, data collection, and public health communication during national emergencies.

Science3d agoSource: Neetika Walter

Centrus Agrees to Supply American HALEU Fuel for Radiant's Microreactor Technology

A supply agreement between Centrus Energy and Radiant Nuclear secures domestic uranium enriched up to 20 percent for portable microreactors aimed at civilian and military markets.

Science3d agoSource: Neetika Walter

New ORNL Algorithm Targets Urban Power Siting Under Spatial Constraints

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a computational tool that pinpoints city power sites even when available options drop by up to 30 percent.

Science3d agoSource: Kaif Shaikh

How Nuclear Submarines Use Fission and Electrolysis for Months Undersea

An analysis of naval technology explains how onboard reactors, water electrolysis, and desalination allow nuclear submarines to remain submerged for months without surfacing.

Science4d agoSource: Mike Pearl

Anthropic Researcher Resigns Warning AI Development Poses Extinction Risk to Humanity

An Anthropic researcher has quit the artificial intelligence lab, claiming developers earnestly believe advanced AI could cause human extinction and calling the effort uniquely dan…

Science4d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Reintroduced Digging Mammals Reshape Underground Insect Habitats in Australian Sanctuary

An eight-year study at Scotia Sanctuary reveals that restoring native burrowing mammals alters soil structure and underground insect communities across thousands of hectares.

Science4d agoSource: Margherita Bassi

GPS Tracking Data Challenges Existing Theories on Lion and Hyena Competition

Newly released telemetry data offers fresh insights into the complex spatial and competitive dynamics between sub-Saharan Africa's top carnivores.

Science4d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Rediscovered 240-Million-Year-Old Brazilian Fossil Yields New Triassic Reptile Species

The identification of Silescelida acristata, misplaced in storage for two decades, offers new evidence on the archosaurian lineage that gave rise to dinosaurs and crocodilians.

Science4d agoSource: TOI Science Desk

Researchers Repurpose Water-Treatment Waste into High-Efficiency Microplastic Filters

A new study demonstrates that recycled drinking water sludge can filter out up to 97.1 percent of microplastic contaminants in real-world water samples.

Science5d agoSource: discovermagazine.com

Spanish Cave Yields 1,500 Neanderthal Artifacts and Bones, Showing Generational Camp Use

Archaeologists excavating a cave site in northern Spain have uncovered animal bones and stone tools indicating Neanderthal hunter-gatherers returned to the location across generati…