Lightning strikes are electrical discharges that occur within thunderstorms. Lightning is created when there is a build-up of electrical charges within a storm cloud, and the charges are released in a sudden burst of energy. The discharge can occur within…...
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Energy is essential to modern society, as it powers our homes, industries, and transportation systems. Without energy, we would not be able to sustain our current standard of living, and many of the technologies and conveniences that we take for…...
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In recent years, there has been a substantial amount of research on quantum computers – machines that exploit quantum mechanical phenomena to solve mathematical problems that are difficult or intractable for conventional computers. They can process huge datasets in a fraction…...
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As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, finding clean and sustainable energy sources has become paramount. In this quest, green hydrogen has emerged as a promising alternative. Produced through renewable…...
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In 2021, there were 146 space launches, out of which 51 were from the U.S., 55 from China, and 25 from Russia. The launches are expected to rise, which can deteriorate the ozone layer, thus, creating a detrimental effect on…...
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From fighter jets to lumbering aircraft carriers, the armed forces produce substantial emissions: the estimated 59 million metric tonnes of CO2 the US Department of Defense emits each year is more than the annual emissions of many European countries. In…...
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REEs are a series of chemical elements found in the Earth’s crust that are essential components of many technologies, including electronics, computer and communication systems, transportation, health care, and national defense. Rare Earths Elements (REE) are incorporated into many sophisticated…...
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Criminals have been using drones in a variety of ways. They use them to prepare house break-ins, observe larger targets, spot security gaps, and determine security guard patterns. Militant organizations have started employing drones to further their terrorism. The small…...
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The aggressive China policy, growing PLA Navy presence from the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean have led to a greater understanding and formation of Quad among the United States, India, Japan, and Australia, proclaiming their commitment to…...
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Critical infrastructure comprises facilities and assets that are essential for the normal functioning of day-to-day life within a country and range from energy and transportation to agriculture and public health. Extremists tend to view critical infrastructure as an attractive…...
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