The U.S. bioeconomy already accounts for about 5% of the country’s gross domestic product ($960 billion) and is rapidly expanding. Biomanufacturing is becoming a major mode of production for a wide range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals to…...
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As human exploration of deep space becomes more of a reality, radiation shielding technologies are becoming increasingly important to protect aerospace and defense electronics. Radiation in deep space can be extremely harmful to electronic components, causing malfunctions, data loss, and…...
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The modern battlefield is constantly evolving, with new threats and challenges emerging all the time. To stay ahead of the curve, military organizations around the world are turning to advanced technologies like soldier body networks to enhance communication and situational…...
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Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern society, and their use has become increasingly prevalent in government agencies and other sensitive settings. However, this increasing reliance on mobile technology has also raised significant concerns regarding national security. Research indicates that smartphones pose…...
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Nanosatellite and microsatellite refer to miniaturized satellites in terms of size and weight, in the range of 1-10 Kg and 10-100 kg, respectively. These are the fastest growing segments in the satellite industry. ‘CubeSat’ is one of the most popular…...
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Building and launching Satellites are costly business. Making a satellite can cost from $290 million upwards, while a single satellite launch can range in cost from a low of about $50 million to a high of about $400 million. Any…...
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UUVs are increasingly being used for a wide range of applications, from underwater exploration and surveillance to mine detection and mapping of the ocean floor. These vehicles are typically designed to operate autonomously, without human intervention, and can be deployed…...
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Spacecraft are man-made machines that operate in space. An orbiting spacecraft is normally referred to as a satellite, although it is manmade as opposed to a natural satellite like our moon. A spacecraft is typically subdivided into two major parts,…...
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The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the ability to detect and perceive odors through the nasal cavity. It is one of the five primary senses, along with sight, hearing, touch, and taste. The sense of smell plays an important…...
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The function of the propulsion system is to produce thrust, which is the force that moves a rocket through air and space. Different propulsion systems generate thrust in different ways, but always through some application of Newton’s third law of…...
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