Rajesh Uppal
December 1, 2021 Air Force & Aviation, Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management
566
Historically, most terrorist attacks on civilian targets have involved the use of firearms or explosives, and current defensive strategies are aimed at preventing attacks perpetrated by such means. However, the use of the nerve agent sarin in 1995 to attack the Tokyo subway system, the use of the U.S. mail …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 30, 2021 Global Risks & Future Threats, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
612
The potential use of nuclear weapons poses the greatest danger to U.S. security. According to the U.S. National Security Strategy, Recently Nuclear threat is rising again due to nuclear arms race in asia, modernisation of nuclear arsenal by Major and regional powers, statement by countries like North Korea to use …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 29, 2021 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Nanotech
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The ability to design and fabricate materials with new functionalities opens the door to a new world of possibilities. They can be tailored to either augment the functionality of existing devices or create new devices with superior performances. Metamaterials are artificially structured materials designed to control and manipulate physical phenomena …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 29, 2021 Industry & Market Dynamics, Manufacturing, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
577
As of May 2021, there are about 4,300 active artificial satellites currently orbit Earth. We rely so much on satellites for so many things in our lives, and we count on them to be durable and reliable. When satellites don’t work properly, they can severely impact our lives. That’s why …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 28, 2021 AI & IT, Security & Threat Management
347
Authoritarianism is a form of government characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political status quo, and reductions in the rule of law, separation of powers, and democratic voting. Authoritarian states might contain nominally democratic institutions such as political parties, legislatures, …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 28, 2021 Human & Soldier Systems, Material
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It is estimated that around four billion people on the globe suffer from water scarcity. Distribution and production of fresh water and the control over water sources are potential cause for conflicts. Therefore, researchers are investigating new ways of freshwater production and the improvement of existing techniques. Potable water …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 27, 2021 Material, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
320
Transport is responsible for around 23% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions globally. This is expected to double by 2050. Motor vehicles also put a burden on society, especially in urban environments where they are chiefly responsible for noise and air pollution. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been considered as critical technology for …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 27, 2021 Comm. & Networking, Navy & Maritime
1,555
Globalization has opened the doors for trade across the world and it has thus become necessary for ships to be equipped with the latest forms of communication and technology. Communication is vital for the safe navigation and management of ships. Marine communication involves ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communication. Cell phones are …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 26, 2021 AI & IT, Human & Soldier Systems
190
Interactions with technologically sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) agents are now commonplace. We increasingly rely on intelligent systems to extend our human capabilities, from chatbots that provide technical support to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa. Examples of such systems include air traffic control, aircraft cockpits, chemical processing, and the power …
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Rajesh Uppal
November 26, 2021 AI & IT, Cyber & IW, Test & Measurement
1,652
As 5G and IoT proliferation sweep across the planet, businesses and consumers are benefiting greatly from increased connectivity. However, this connectivity is also introducing greater risks and security concerns than ever before. As the Military and civilian technological systems, from fighter aircraft to networked household appliances, are becoming ever more …
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