Category Security & Threat Management

AI & IT, Critical & Emerging Technologies, Cyber & Information Warfare, Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance, Technology & Systems Management

Quantum-Secure AI: Privacy-Preserving Deep Learning and the Future of Trust

Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector, but its hunger for data raises a fundamental question: how can we unlock the full potential of deep learning while safeguarding sensitive information? Traditional approaches such as homomorphic encryption and secure multiparty computation…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 31, 2026

Global Risks & Future Threats, Security & Threat Management, Technology & Systems Management

Beyond the Dry Spell: Building a Resilient Future in the Face of Intensifying Drought

The image of drought is often a cracked earth landscape, a silent testament to missing rain. But drought is more than a lack of precipitation; it is a slow-moving, insidious crisis that cripples agriculture, destabilizes economies, threatens ecosystems, and fuels…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 28, 2026

Critical & Emerging Technologies, Cyber & Information Warfare, Security & Threat Management

The Double-Edged Sword: Securing the Future Against Emerging Technology Threats

From the smartphones in our pockets to the critical infrastructure powering our nations, technology has become the invisible backbone of modern society. This deep integration has unlocked unprecedented efficiency and connectivity, yet it has also created a vast, complex, and…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 25, 2026

Army & Land, Human & Soldier Systems, Security & Threat Management

The Next Generation of Road Safety: How AI and Sensors Are Working to Eliminate Drunk Driving

Despite decades of public campaigns and strict enforcement, drunk driving remains one of the leading causes of road fatalities worldwide. Traditional countermeasures—such as roadside breathalyzers—are fundamentally reactive, intervening only after a driver is already impaired and behind the wheel. But…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 23, 2026

Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Security & Threat Management

Microalgae Biotechnology: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Innovation

Introduction Microalgae—microscopic, photosynthetic organisms that thrive in water—have rapidly gained attention as a cornerstone of the bioeconomy. Their remarkable ability to convert sunlight, CO₂, and nutrients into high-value products makes them uniquely positioned to address global challenges in energy, health,…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 20, 2026

AI & IT, Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Science, Engineering & Applied Research, Security & Threat Management, Test & Measurement

Unlocking the Viral Unknown: How Protein Analysis and AI Are Revealing a Hidden World of Viruses

For decades, the study of viruses has been like searching for stars with a telescope that only recognizes familiar constellations. Researchers could detect viruses that resembled known ones—those with genetic sequences already cataloged—but this left an entire universe of unknown…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 13, 2026

Electronics & EW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Security & Threat Management, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration

Terahertz Radar: Piercing the Veil on Stealth, Space Debris, and the Battlefield

For decades, dominance over the electromagnetic spectrum has defined superiority in defense and security. Microwave radars have enabled long-range detection, while infrared sensors have tracked heat signatures. Yet, between these two lies a little-explored region of the spectrum—the terahertz (THz)…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 8, 2026

Autonomous, Energy & Infrastructure Systems, Industry & Market Dynamics, Manufacturing, Security & Threat Management, Thermal, Propulsion & Energy

Beyond the Heat: Innovative Technologies Driving Sustainability in Industrial Drying and Dewatering

If you’ve ever watched the smokestacks of a paper mill or felt the intense heat radiating from an industrial dryer, you’ve seen one of manufacturing’s most energy-hungry challenges: removing water. Drying and dewatering processes are the silent giants of industrial…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 7, 2026

Defence & Military Systems, Human & Soldier Systems, Security & Threat Management, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Weapons & Munitions

The Invisible Shield: How Technology is Transforming the Fight Against Sniper Attacks

The Persistent Threat of Sniper Attacks Sniper attacks remain one of the most formidable threats to public safety and military operations. A single concealed shooter, operating from a hidden position hundreds of meters away, can disrupt entire events, terrorize populations,…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 7, 2026

Global Risks & Future Threats, Industry & Market Dynamics, Industry, Markets & Supply Chains, Security & Threat Management, Security, Cyber & Counter-Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Climate-Related Hazards: A Growing Security Risk for Businesses

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a clear and present danger to businesses worldwide. Flooding, extreme heat, drought, and severe storms are growing in both frequency and intensity, creating direct risks to infrastructure, operations, and financial…...

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Rajesh Uppal
January 4, 2026