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NASA is developing the nuclear module of the SR-1 Freedom spacecraft, the first nuclear-powered craft designed to leave Earth orbit for a Mars mission. This system combines a fission reactor and energy conversion to power the ship's electric propulsion for its 2028 launch.
NASA, with international universities, develops a new Martian helicopter blade design, roamx-0201, enabling flights up to 18.7 km on Mars, compared to Ingenuity's 0.7 km. This progress is based on simulations and wind tunnel tests adapted to Mars' atmosphere.
As the US midterm elections approach, roughly 3,000 data centers across the country have become a significant political issue, raising concerns among both Republicans and Democrats.
Senegal, though modest compared to Mali and Burkina Faso, is experiencing significant growth in its gold sector. Over 10 tonnes were produced in 2025, with 16 tonnes expected in 2026 thanks to active and developing mines.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a roundtable on November 9, 2026, in Washington D.C. to discuss machine-readable data and superintelligence risks, aiming to gather market feedback to guide SEC actions.
NASA has developed a standardized method using commercial software to model shocks and vibrations experienced by launch vehicles and spacecraft, improving mission safety by anticipating failure risks before hardware construction.
NASA intensifies preparations for upcoming lunar EVAs using advanced experimental facilities at Glenn Research Center to study aerodynamics and engine acoustics, aiming to reduce noise and optimize propulsion performance.
NASA's Glenn Research Center has developed software to predict aircraft engine noise, helping engineers design quieter engines by analyzing features like chevrons on exhaust nozzles.
Following the damage and looting of 3,000 businesses on October 17, the French government announced a specific support fund and full coverage of partial unemployment for employees during business closures to aid the commercial sector.
Lebanon's economic crisis, ongoing since 2019, worsens in 2026 with a 6.4% GDP contraction and 17.5% inflation, says the World Bank. The fragile recovery is hindered by renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict and regional instability, deeply affecting households and businesses.
Frank Elderson, ECB Executive Board member, emphasized at Green Swan 2026 that climate change and nature degradation pose systemic risks to Europe's economy. The record-breaking hot summer of 2026 revealed severe droughts, fires, water shortages, and economic impacts, showing the intrinsic link between climate, nature, and the economy.
Anthropic announces a ban on "gratuitous and repeated cruelty" toward its AI Claude from November 12, signaling a shift in how AI well-being is viewed as a security issue, explains philosopher Thibaut Giraud.
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