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'Small tech, big impact': How quantum physics is making weapons smarter, not bigger
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (391+ words) 'Small tech, big impact': How quantum physics is making weapons smarter, not bigger'WION - /'Small tech, big impact': How quantum physics is making weapons smarter, not bigger Quantum physics is revolutionising hardware in the field of defence by embedding or injecting…...
Cosmic music: NASA converts the life cycle of stars into sound using real space data
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (412+ words) Cosmic music: NASA converts the life cycle of stars into sound using real space data'WION - /Cosmic music: NASA converts the life cycle of stars into sound using real space data Although sound does not travel through the vacuum of space,…...
Universe will collapse into one big fireball, with stars and planets sucked into a core
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (504+ words) Universe will collapse into one big fireball, with stars and planets sucked into a core'WION - /Universe will collapse into one big fireball, with stars and planets sucked into a core Big Crunch or Big Rip? How will the universe end?...
What are directed energy weapons (DEWs) and how do they work?
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (315+ words) What are directed energy weapons (DEWs) and how do they work?WION - /What are directed energy weapons (DEWs) and how do they work? Unlike conventional weapons that rely on explosive force or kinetic impact, DEWs deliver energy at the speed…...
Reusable, microwave-powered, drone-killer: What is Lockheed Martin’s MORFIUS weapon?
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (210+ words) MORFIUS is a reusable, tube-launched interceptor equipped with a compact airborne HPM effector and onboard seeker." Unlike lasers that focus light at speed-of-light to damage a single target, MORFIUS's high-power microwaves disrupt or disable drone electronics across a wider area....
‘Internal Weapons Bays’: How stealth fighters stay invisible even after launching missiles
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (345+ words) Stealth fighters maintain invisibility during missile launches by using internal weapons bays that open for less than a second. Advanced features like serrated door edges, interior radar-absorbent coatings, and Lock-On After Launch technology ensure the jet remains a ghost on…...
Delhi imposes THESE two permanent GRAP curbs for vehicles as AQI remains ‘severe’ – What you need to know
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (227+ words) From now on, it has been decided that out of the restrictions under GRAP-4, we have made two restrictions permanent. The first one is PUCC. You will not get petrol anywhere without a PUCC certificate until next orders," Sirsa said....
How people adapt to extreme winter conditions in remote regions
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (366+ words) How people adapt to extreme winter conditions in remote regions'WION - /How people adapt to extreme winter conditions in remote regions Remote mountain communities survive extreme winter through thermal mass stone homes, traditional bukhari stoves, preserved foods and high-protein diets. Community…...
How AI is changing how fighter jets fire and guide missiles
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (359+ words) How AI is changing how fighter jets fire and guide missiles'WION - /How AI is changing how fighter jets fire and guide missiles Artificial intelligence uses machine learning and neural networks to guide missiles autonomously, predict target behaviour and make firing…...
How radar and sensors guide missiles launched from fighter jets
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (337+ words) Fighter jet radar systems detect, track and guide missiles to targets beyond visual range. Phased array radars, sensor fusion and data links enable modern aircraft to engage multiple targets simultaneously in contested airspace. Phased array radars like the RBE2 AESA steer…...