Rajesh Uppal
June 9, 2025 Space Technology, Defense & Exploration, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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As the space domain has become more congested, the potential for intentional and unintentional threats to space system assets has increased. Space is also becoming another domain of conflict due to enhanced militarization and weaponization of space. This is driving nations whose military is highly dependent on space to launch …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 9, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics
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The synthetic biology market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the advent of innovative approaches like cell-free technology. Once seen as a niche segment within the broader biotech landscape, cell-free systems are now emerging as a game-changer, offering unprecedented flexibility and efficiency in biomanufacturing. The cell-free technology and cell-free …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 8, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance, Weapons & Munitions
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Introduction In an era of relentless technological advancement, the nature of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. The battlefield of the future is evolving beyond the physical and digital realms, encroaching into the human mind and brain. Welcome to the dawn of future neuro-cognitive warfare, a paradigm where adversaries seek …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 8, 2025 Photonics
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The story of photodetectors—the foundational devices that convert light into electrical signals—is one of relentless innovation at the intersection of materials science, semiconductor engineering, and photonics. What began as a strategic wartime necessity has blossomed into a critical enabling technology that now permeates nearly every sector of modern life. From …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 7, 2025 Navy & Maritime, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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In the world of marine propulsion, waterjet systems are increasingly gaining recognition for their unique advantages over traditional propeller-driven systems. Unlike conventional propellers, which rely on spinning blades to push water backward and generate forward thrust, waterjets utilize a high-thrust stream of water to propel the vessel. This method not …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 7, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics
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As the global population continues to grow—projected to reach 10 billion by 2050—the demand for food production is escalating at an unprecedented rate. The agricultural sector is under immense pressure to provide sufficient, nutritious food while combating challenges like limited arable land, climate change, and pest infestations. Biotechnology has emerged …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 6, 2025 AI & IT, Photonics
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In the fast-evolving world of networking and telecommunications, the need for faster, more flexible, and highly adaptable systems has never been greater. As data traffic surges and networks become increasingly complex, the limitations of traditional electronic technologies are becoming more evident. Enter Software-Defined Photonics (SDP)—a transformative concept poised to revolutionize …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 6, 2025 Global Risks & Future Threats, Material, Nanotech
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The world is in the midst of an environmental crisis, with plastic pollution becoming one of the most pressing issues of our time. The ubiquity of plastic in modern life—used in everything from packaging and electronics to clothing and food containers—has created an unprecedented environmental burden. It is estimated that …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 5, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Manufacturing
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We live in a material world, where every facet of modern life is shaped by the materials we use. Yet, the environmental cost of material consumption is staggering: over five trillion plastic pieces pollute the world’s oceans, 15 billion trees are cut down annually, and global natural fiber production exceeds …
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Rajesh Uppal
June 5, 2025 Manufacturing, Material, Photonics
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Introduction Metalenses, a revolutionary advancement in optics, are poised to transform the way we manipulate light. These ultra-thin, lightweight lenses use nanostructured surfaces to control light at a scale unimaginable with traditional optical components. With their ability to focus, bend, and shape light efficiently, metalenses offer exciting potential in applications …
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