Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged that China is running a highly coordinated, “travel agency-style” smuggling network to move Chinese nationals into the United States. In an inter
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Panthalassa, a Portland startup backed by major Silicon Valley investors, is developing floating data centers that sit at sea, generate their own power from wave energy, and use cold seawater for cool
Over the past nine months, U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific have killed more than 200 people, prompting widespread concern from legal experts and former military law
U.S. Southern Command chief Marine Gen. Francis Donovan said the era of massive troop deployments and sprawling forward operating bases, common during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, is increasingly da
Scientists have developed a new passive seismic damping device that could help protect buildings, bridges, and sensitive equipment from earthquake damage without using electricity. The patented system
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have developed a new short-range drone interceptor that disables unmanned aerial vehicles by firing thin metal chains. The system
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The FBI has issued a warning to California law enforcement regarding Iran's potential plans to retaliate for U.S. military actions, specifically through the use of drones. As of early February 2026, I
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AWS operates a vast global infrastructure comprising 123 Availability Zones (AZs) across 39 geographic regions, with plans to expand by adding 7 more AZs and 2 additional regions in Saudi Arabia and C
The U.S. Space Force has emphasized its vital role in recent military operations in Iran and Venezuela, particularly during Operations Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in 2025 and January 2026, re
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
The Future of War Part III: Strategic Sabotage in an Era of Great-Power
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The latest episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast examines strategic sabotage as a form of deterrence below armed conflict, focusing on a near-future story by August Cole set in 2037 amid U.S.–China
What to know about the ‘large scale’ US strike on Venezuela
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On Saturday, President Trump announced a "large scale strike" in Caracas, Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The operation, executed by
A Toronto sex toy store received a letter from the U.S. Department of War after it mistakenly shipped vibrators to a military address. The store's owner, who aims to promote sexual wellness, expressed
Antarctica's geology - Discovering Antarctica
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Antarctica's geology is diverse, shaped by extensive tectonic processes and climatic changes over geological time. Despite being largely covered by ice (99%), geological understanding comes from the s
The New Arms Race: Global Drone Dominance and America’s Tactical Wake-Up Call
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The article examines the transformative impact of unmanned systems (UxS) in modern warfare, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has influenced global military tactics
Attacks exploiting the critical React2Shell vulnerability have surged, affecting over 50 organizations globally, as various attackers, including nation-states and cybercriminals, seek to exploit its f
Time Magazine has named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing influential figures in artificial intelligence such as Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Fei-