Rajesh Uppal
March 27, 2025 Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
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Introduction In the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, the threat posed by China’s state-sponsored cyber actors stands out as both enduring and highly sophisticated. Backed by substantial resources and support from the Chinese government, these actors have developed a formidable arsenal of tactics to conduct cyber espionage and disrupt …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 27, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics
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The rapid advancement of synthetic biology is reshaping industries worldwide, with agriculture and food production standing at the forefront of this transformative wave. Synthetic biology, the science of redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities, is playing a crucial role in addressing some of the …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 26, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology
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In the rapidly advancing field of medicine, cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to treating diseases once thought untreatable. Unlike traditional methods that rely on drugs or surgery, cell therapy harnesses the power of living cells to repair, regenerate, or replace damaged tissues and fight disease. While this …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 26, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics, Manufacturing
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The global food supply system faces increasing pressure from several converging challenges: a rapidly growing population, climate change, dwindling natural resources, and a rise in food insecurity. With the world’s population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, food demand is expected to rise by more than 50%, while the …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 25, 2025 AI & IT, Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry & Market Dynamics
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Introduction: Cellular programming is at the forefront of synthetic biology, offering the ability to precisely manipulate and control living cells. By applying principles from computer science to biology, researchers are transforming cells into programmable entities capable of performing complex tasks. This technology holds immense promise for applications in healthcare, environmental …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 25, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Security & Threat Management
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Introduction: The success of mRNA vaccines in combating COVID-19 has propelled RNA-based therapeutics into the spotlight, showing their immense potential in modern medicine. These groundbreaking vaccines, like Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, have demonstrated unprecedented efficacy and safety, delivering hope to a world grappling with infectious diseases. But while mRNA vaccines represent …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 24, 2025 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Industry & Market Dynamics, Technology & Systems Management
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Every year, over 300,000 patients in England acquire airborne viruses while receiving medical treatment in hospitals. This alarming statistic highlights a critical issue within healthcare facilities, where the very environments designed to promote healing can become breeding grounds for infections. In high-income countries, the World Health Organization has reported that …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 24, 2025 Quantum, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
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Humanity’s journey beyond Earth’s borders is being fueled by groundbreaking advancements in science and technology, and at the heart of this new space revolution lies quantum technology (QT). In recent years, quantum technology has emerged as a transformative force across various sectors, including telecommunications, computing, and healthcare. However, its potential to …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 23, 2025 Space Technology, Defense & Exploration, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy
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In an era where space exploration is becoming increasingly commercialized, the need for cost-efficient, reusable space technologies is more pressing than ever. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is rising to the occasion with a series of highly successful Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiments (RLV LEX), culminating in the most …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 23, 2025 Defense & Military, Quantum
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Quantum technologies are rapidly transforming a variety of fields, and one area experiencing groundbreaking developments is quantum gravity and gradiometer sensors. These quantum-enhanced devices are poised to revolutionize applications ranging from maritime navigation to subsurface detection, through-wall imaging, and the tracking of stealth aircraft and submarines. By harnessing quantum mechanics …
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