Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier got its nickname the “Doomsday Glacier[1]” for its potential to flood coastlines around the world if it collapsed. It is already contributing about 4% of annual sea-level rise[2] as it loses ice, and one theory suggests the glacier could soon begin to collapse into the ocean[3] like a row of dominoes.
But...
In the competitive arena of global technology, China’s ambitions in artificial intelligence stand out – not just for their scale but for their distinct strategic approach[1].
In 2017, the Chinese Communist Party declared its intent to surpass the United States to become the world leader in AI by 2030[2]. This plan, however, is less about...
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Most space mission systems historically have used one spacecraft designed to complete an entire mission independently. Whether it was a weather satellite or a human-crewed module like Apollo, nearly every spacecraft was deployed and performed its one-off mission completely on its own.
But today, space industry organizations are exploring missions...
When you think of a fearsome, sharp-toothed predator, a squid probably isn’t the first animal that comes to mind. But these complex creatures have sophisticated eyesight[1], a strong beak to crush shells[2] and agile tentacles that help them snatch up prey.
Oh, and they have teeth in their suckers. The serrated teeth inside the suction...