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Social network X (Twitter) has lost 71% of its value after being bought by Elon Musk, according to Fidelity. This was reported by The Guardian. By owning a stake in X Holdings, Fidelity claims that the value of its shares has decreased by 71.5%. Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion and renamed it X. During […]
The British company Firefly Green Fuels has developed an innovative aviation fuel made entirely from human waste. The new jet fuel, called Firefly, has been approved by independent regulators who said its quality is virtually indistinguishable from traditional A1 jet fuel. The company worked with experts from Cranfield University to prove that their fuel has […]
The People’s Liberation Army of China demonstrated a new Type 625 self-propelled short-range air defense missile system. This is stated in the report of the Defense Blog. These systems are designed to protect ground troops and important facilities from air threats at low altitudes, countering helicopters, low-flying aircraft and drones. The combat vehicle is armed […]
The Japanese telecommunications industry plans to deploy flying base stations in 2025. This technology, called High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), is aimed at providing wide network coverage using unmanned vehicles flying in the stratosphere. There are more than five billion Internet users in the world. However, Internet penetration remains low in some parts of Africa, […]
Over the past day, three Chinese balloons of unknown purpose flew near the Taiwanese Air Force air base. Reuters reports this with reference to a statement by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense. “During the daily briefing on the actions of the Chinese military over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense said that it […]
Astronomers have discovered the unprecedented behavior of a mysterious repetitive fast radio burst. The study of this phenomenon opens up the understanding of complex cosmic phenomena that have puzzled scientists for many years. Fast radio bursts are phenomena that last for milliseconds and are characterized by bursts of extremely bright radio radiation. They usually come […]
Two Guinness World Records were broken in the capital of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: “The longest chain of floating fireworks on water” with a total length of 5.8 km and “The longest line of drones” with a total length of 2 km. The audience saw a spectacular eight-minute show. This was reported […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has broken its previous annual record for the number of orbital rocket launches, with 96 successful missions in 2023, with an incredible average launch frequency of every four days. This year, SpaceX has made 91 launches using the Falcon 9 rocket and five more using the Falcon Heavy, surpassing its previous annual […]
Nanotech Energy has released an innovative 18650 lithium-ion battery. According to the company, unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, Nanotech’s battery is created using graphene and a patented electrolyte that does not catch fire or explode when exposed to external factors such as damage or temperature. Nanotech promises that such batteries can be used to create safer […]
On the morning of January 2, Russian occupants attacked Ukraine from strategic aviation. A series of explosions occurred in Kyiv and Kharkiv. As a result of the attack, people were killed and wounded, and houses were destroyed. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reports that Obukhiv, Boryspil, Bucha, and Fastiv districts in Kyiv region suffered […]