The U.S. Army has announced plans to procure 619 Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing System Generation II (MAPS Gen II) units, allocating a budget of $130 million for fiscal year 2025. This acquisition underscores the Army’s commitment to enhancing the resilience and accuracy of its navigation systems in contested environments. Background on MAPS Gen…
A new study conducted by researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of Cologne has revealed that reducing smartphone usage for just three days can lead to notable changes in brain activity. The study, which focused on young adults, highlights the profound impact of excessive screen time on cognitive processes and brain function. Study Overview…
Japan is currently grappling with its most severe wildfire in over five decades, as flames engulf vast areas of forestland in the northeastern coastal city of Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture. The blaze, which ignited on February 26, 2025, has rapidly spread, consuming approximately 2,100 hectares (5,190 acres) of forest. This disaster has led to the tragic…
India’s commitment to wildlife conservation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a state-of-the-art wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation center located in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This initiative, established by Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Reliance Foundation, spans 3,500 acres and serves as a sanctuary for over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals from around the globe….
In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has ordered a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine. This decision follows a contentious Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which tensions between the two leaders escalated over differing approaches to the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Oval Office Confrontation…
In a significant ruling on March 3, 2025, the Delhi High Court declined to impose a blanket ban on smartphone usage in schools, deeming such a measure neither practical nor beneficial. Instead, the court issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at regulating and monitoring smartphone use among students, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology responsibly within educational…
Nestled in the heart of Murfreesboro, Arkansas, Crater of Diamonds State Park stands as a unique attraction where visitors can embark on an exciting treasure hunt for real diamonds. Covering a 37-acre field atop an ancient volcanic crater, the park offers the rare opportunity to search for gemstones, with the added thrill that any discoveries…
Singapore, March 3, 2025 – Authorities in Singapore have charged three men for illegally trafficking Nvidia semiconductor chips to China, a move that may have violated international export controls. The case underscores growing concerns over the smuggling of advanced technology amid heightened geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions imposed by the United States on chip exports…
A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances suggests that prolonged exposure to high temperatures may speed up biological aging, adding up to 14 months to a person’s molecular age. The research, which analyzed blood samples from over 3,600 individuals across the United States over six years, found a direct correlation between frequent heat exposure and…
In a significant development, India has successfully halted the flow of the Ravi River’s waters into Pakistan following the completion of the Shahpur Kandi Barrage in Punjab. This project, pending for over 45 years, enables India to fully utilize its share of the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—as stipulated under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty….