Rajesh Uppal

Rajesh Uppal

  • Joined: January 29, 2016
  • Articles: 3527

HALEU: The Uranium Fuel for Next-Gen Reactors—A Clean Energy Breakthrough or a Nuclear Weapons Risk?

Introduction Preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has been a major focus of international policy for over 70 years. However, a growing interest in high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), driven by billions of dollars in U.S. government funding, raises serious concerns…...

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DARPA SemaFor to tackle ‘deepfakes’ with semantic forensics and create automatic disinformation campaigns for US DOD

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The rise of digital media has brought unparalleled opportunities for information sharing, but it has also created fertile ground for large-scale disinformation attacks. As the ability to generate falsified media—whether through altered images, deepfake videos, or fabricated text—has advanced rapidly,…...

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DARPA’s ASSERT Program: Pioneering Radiation Testing for Advanced Electronics

Introduction In today’s increasingly interconnected world, electronic devices and systems are becoming integral to our daily lives, from smartphones and laptops to critical infrastructure and aerospace technologies. However, these electronic systems are vulnerable to a variety of external factors, including…...

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Hybrid Propulsion for Urban Air Mobility: A Key to Sustainable Flight

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is rapidly emerging as the next frontier in transportation, promising to alleviate road congestion and offer faster, more sustainable transport solutions within and between urban areas. As the world continues to urbanize and the need for…...

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Revolutionizing Medical Monitoring: The Rise of Biodegradable Injectable Sensors

Medical technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with innovations that are transforming how patients are diagnosed, treated, and monitored. One of the most promising breakthroughs in this field is the development of biodegradable injectable sensors—tiny, wireless, and self-dissolving devices…...

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Biofuels: Powering Vehicles to Rockets with Cost-Competitive Performance and Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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As the world faces increasing challenges from climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels, the search for cleaner, more sustainable energy sources has become a top priority. One promising solution is biofuels, which offer a greener alternative to conventional…...

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Leaders in the Space Industry: Innovations and Developments

The space industry is experiencing a transformative era, driven by groundbreaking innovations and advancements from a diverse array of leaders. From pioneering private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin to established government agencies such as NASA and the European Space…...

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The Future of Military Technology: The Importance of Technology Forecasting

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The global defense and security landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, marked by intense competition across geopolitical, economic, military, technological, and industrial spheres. This competition, while driving innovation and development, also introduces significant security vulnerabilities and the potential for…...

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The Dawn of Quantum AGI: A Speculative Leap Toward Human-Like Intelligence

Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t just excel at specific tasks like image recognition or language translation, but can think, reason, and learn across all domains—just as humans do. This is the vision of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI),…...

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Nuclear Fission Power: The Future of Moon Base Exploration and Lunar Sustainability

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A new space race is unfolding, with major countries and private companies vying to build lunar bases and tap into the Moon’s vast resources, including the highly coveted Helium-3 isotope. Helium-3, which could be a game-changer for nuclear fusion power,…...

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