Rajesh Uppal
January 10, 2025 Human & Soldier Systems, Photonics
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently launched an ambitious initiative aimed at addressing a critical challenge for military personnel: maintaining alertness following sleep deprivation. The program, named AWARE (Advanced Wakefulness and Response Enhancement), seeks to develop a groundbreaking solution that combines a photoswitchable drug with a wearable …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 10, 2025 Critical & Emerging Technologies, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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For decades, nuclear fusion has been hailed as the holy grail of energy production—a virtually limitless, clean, and safe power source that could revolutionize the way we generate electricity. Unlike nuclear fission, which powers today’s nuclear reactors by splitting atoms, fusion mimics the sun’s energy process by fusing atomic nuclei …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 9, 2025 Manufacturing, Material, Weapons & Munitions
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In an age where the battlefield is as much about innovation as it is about strategy, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. One of its latest endeavors, the Rubble to Rockets (R2) program, is a testament to the agency’s forward-thinking approach. …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 9, 2025 Comm. & Networking, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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The rollout of 5G technology promises faster speeds, lower latency, and the ability to support an ever-growing number of connected devices. However, as with any major technological advancement, 5G brings its own set of challenges—one of the most pressing being energy efficiency. As we transition into this new era of …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 8, 2025 AI & IT, Cyber & IW
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Introduction In an increasingly digital world, cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals store, manage, and access data. The cloud’s convenience and scalability have made it an integral part of modern life, but it has also become a prime target for cybercriminals. This article delves into the world …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 8, 2025 Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry & Market Dynamics, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) stands at the forefront of India’s burgeoning space sector, serving as the key facilitator for private space exploration and commercialization. Established in 2019 under the Department of Space, Government of India, IN-SPACe’s mission is to promote and regulate the participation of …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 7, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Cyber & IW, Industry & Market Dynamics
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In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into the fabric of healthcare, the rising tide of cyberattacks on health-care organizations poses a grave and immediate threat to patient safety. Healthcare organizations—hospitals, pharmacies, care centers, and more—are prime targets for cybercriminals. This is largely due to the vast amounts of personal …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 7, 2025 Industry & Market Dynamics, Manufacturing, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
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The Moon, once a distant celestial body, is rapidly becoming the next frontier for human exploration and economic activity. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is at the forefront of this lunar renaissance, with its LunA-10 program aiming to accelerate the development of a sustainable lunar economy. The recent …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 6, 2025 Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
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Cyber warfare, the practice of a nation-state or international organization using cyber attacks to damage another nation’s computers or information networks, is increasingly emerging as the next frontier of war. These cyber operations can involve deploying computer viruses, launching denial-of-service attacks, and infiltrating information systems. As geopolitical tensions rise, cyber …
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Rajesh Uppal
January 6, 2025 AI & IT
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved into an indispensable tool across industries. However, the complexity and opacity of AI systems have raised concerns about their reliability and trustworthiness. To address this challenge, DARPA has launched the Artificial Intelligence Quantified (AIQ) program. As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, the need …
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