Issue 4.1 - Nuke Return
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dauntlessspace.org
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
1d ago
The article argues that a nuclear detonation in space, especially in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), could devastate U.S. and allied space systems, military capabilities, and the global economy. Because LEO co
German company Quantum Systems Group says it has broken the world speed record for an electric drone with its Apex Recordhunter, which reached 699 km/h (434 mph) in straight, level flight during inter
Evolution - NASA Science
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science.nasa.gov
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
3d ago
NASA’s overview of galaxy evolution explains that galaxies have been studied in great detail through deep-space observations such as the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, which revealed about 10,000 galaxies a
Parker Solar Probe’s record speed of about 430,000 miles per hour was achieved not mainly through engine power, but through gravity and careful orbital design. Launched in August 2018 aboard a Delta I
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are not experiencing “zero gravity” in the literal sense. The station orbits about 400 kilometers above Earth, where gravity is still about 90% as s
NASA has launched an unprecedented rescue mission to save the Swift space telescope, which is gradually falling toward Earth. Swift, a car-sized observatory launched in 2004, studies short-lived but e
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bbc.com
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
4d ago
NASA has launched an unprecedented rescue mission to save the Swift space telescope, which is gradually falling toward Earth. Swift, launched in 2004, studies powerful cosmic explosions such as gamma-
A 2015 study by Japanese researchers found that when humans and dogs make mutual eye contact, both species release oxytocin, a hormone strongly linked to social bonding. This “positive feedback loop”
A new study traces how freshwater from the Congo River spreads into the Atlantic Ocean. The Congo is the world’s second-largest river, releasing about 40,000 cubic meters of water per second and creat
US startup turns fusion plasma into electricity, in a private first
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interestingengineering.com
IrregularChat: Research/PAI
6d ago
A US startup, Realta Fusion, has reported a major milestone in fusion energy: its experimental reactor in Madison, Wisconsin, successfully converted fusion plasma into electricity in a private test. T
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NASA selects DAPHNE mission to improve space weather forecasting
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innovationnewsnetwork.com
IrregularChat: Research/PAI
2w ago
NASA has selected the DAPHNE (Dynamic Atmosphere-Ionosphere Explorer) mission to move into Phase B development, a major step toward improving space weather forecasting. The mission will study how Eart
Researchers at the University of California San Diego, working with Google, have found a way to recycle old Pixel smartphones into a low-cost data center. The project is meant to give discarded phones
Researchers at the University of California San Diego, working with Google, have found a way to recycle old Pixel smartphones into a low-cost data center. The project is meant to give discarded phones
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced its fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act on June 11 by an 18-9 vote, including a provision that would remove separate statutory requirements
Operation Paperclip - Wikipedia
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en.wikipedia.org
IrregularChat: Tech
3w ago
Operation Paperclip was a secret U.S. intelligence program that brought more than 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians from postwar Nazi Germany to the United States for government work
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faludi.com
IrregularChat: Tech
Jun 7
The document argues that electronics DIY should be guided by **wabi-sabi**—a Japanese aesthetic embracing “**beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity**” (“Nothing lasts, nothing is finishe
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faludi.com
IrregularChat: Full Stack Dev
Jun 7
The document argues that electronics DIY should be guided by **wabi-sabi**—a Japanese aesthetic embracing “**beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity**” (“Nothing lasts, nothing is finishe
faludi.com
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ITPeeps
Jun 7
The document argues that electronics DIY should be guided by **wabi-sabi**—a Japanese aesthetic embracing “**beauty of imperfection, impermanence, and simplicity**” (“Nothing lasts, nothing is finishe
The Federal Aviation Administration’s UAS Traffic Management Pilot Program (UPP) is part of the agency’s effort to safely integrate drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), into U.S. airspace. Dron
Earth–Moon–Earth communication - Wikipedia
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en.wikipedia.org
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
Jun 4
Earth–Moon–Earth (EME), or “moon bounce,” is a radio communication method in which signals are transmitted from Earth, reflected off the Moon’s surface, and received back on Earth. The idea was first
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NASA confirmed that a meteor exploded over New England on Saturday afternoon, producing a loud boom and shaking that were felt across parts of the region, from New Hampshire to Rhode Island. The fireb
Transit 5B-5, a U.S. Navy navigation satellite launched on December 28, 1964, remains in orbit, still transmitting, and still detectable by amateur radio operators more than 60 years later. It was par
US Space Command (SPACECOM) is prioritizing the development of capabilities for operations in cislunar space, focusing on offensive space control and situational awareness beyond geosynchronous orbit
conference.sdo.esoc.esa.int
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conference.sdo.esoc.esa.int
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
May 28
The paper reassesses the stability of the low Earth orbit (LEO) orbital-debris environment by updating the “critical number” framework originally associated with Kessler and Anz-Meador. While the anal
link.defensenews.com
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link.defensenews.com
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
May 28
U.S. Special Operations Command is planning a new drone testing and training site in Mississippi as the Pentagon races to adapt to rapidly advancing autonomous warfare. The proposed “Autonomous Warfar
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The Baja 1000 is one of the oldest, best known and most demanding desert races for a range of different vehicles, taking place annually on the Mexican Baj
Voyager 1, launched in September 1977, is now about 16 billion miles from Earth and traveling away from the Sun at roughly 38,000 miles per hour. Because of this distance, a radio signal takes more th
Lunokhod 1, the Soviet Moon rover that stopped responding in 1971, was rediscovered as a scientific target in 2010 after nearly 40 years of uncertainty about its exact location. Launched on November 1
JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground
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events.sofwerx.org
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
May 20
SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM’s Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF), will host the Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground event series to help establish a state-of-the-art autonomous systems warfa
JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground
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events.sofwerx.org
IrregularChat: UxS
May 20
SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM’s Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF), will host the Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground event series to help establish a state-of-the-art autonomous systems warfa
JATF Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground
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events.sofwerx.org
IrregularChat: sUAS
May 20
SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM’s Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF), will host the Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground event series to help establish a state-of-the-art autonomous systems warfa
NASA’s X-43A remains a landmark in hypersonic flight. In 2004, the unmanned experimental aircraft reached Mach 9.6, or about 7,346 mph, making it the fastest air-breathing aircraft ever flown. Using a
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May 1
The article argues that cislunar space—the region between Earth and the Moon—is becoming a new arena of strategic competition, but current U.S. space situational awareness and defense planning are not
NASA has launched a new recruiting initiative called “NASA Force” to bring in technical experts for mission-critical roles. Announced on April 17 in partnership with the U.S. Office of Personnel Manag
The Trump administration is moving to integrate AI into U.S. air traffic management through a system called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. Transportation Secretary Se
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White House Releases Space Nuclear Initiative
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spacepolicyonline.com
IRREGULARCHAT: Space
Apr 15
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has announced the National Initiative for American Space Nuclear Power, aimed at revitalizing space nuclear power and propulsion efforts,
Spoofing GPS With an SDR – Kaitlyn's Tech Logs
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kaitlyn.guru
IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
Apr 14
The article by Kaitlyn outlines a project on spoofing GPS signals using Software Defined Radios (SDRs) such as HackRF, LimeSDR, BladeRF, or PlutoSDR. It emphasizes the need for careful handling, warni
The paper titled "Scaling Latent Reasoning via Looped Language Models" introduces Ouro, a family of pre-trained Looped Language Models (LoopLM) designed to enhance reasoning capabilities during the pr
Google's AI Overviews, powered by the Gemini model, is under scrutiny for its accuracy since its 2024 launch. Despite improvements, it still delivers incorrect information frequently, with a recent an
The White House has proposed significant budget cuts to NASA for the second consecutive year, suggesting a fiscal year 2027 allocation of $18.8 billion—23% less than the previous year's funding. This
Japan's Shimizu Corporation has proposed an ambitious project known as the "Luna Ring," aiming to construct a massive belt of solar panels around the Moon's equator. Stretching approximately 6,800 mil
The paper titled "Embarrassingly Simple Self-Distillation Improves Code Generation" by Ruixiang Zhang et al. explores a novel approach called simple self-distillation (SSD) to enhance code generation
Titan Rain - Wikipedia
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en.wikipedia.org
IrregularChat: Purple Team
Apr 4
Titan Rain refers to a series of coordinated cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems that began in 2003 and lasted at least three years, with origins traced back to Guangdong, China. These attacks are b