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How ‘terror crocodiles’ turned into a dinosaur eating demons: Study

17 hours ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Artistic impression of a Deinosuchus attacking an Albertosaurus. Dinopedia.fandomScientists claim to have cracked the code that led to a massive prehistoric reptile known as the ‘terror crocodile’ to become an expert at dining on dinosaurs in North America. Deinosuchus – the name translates to ‘terror crocodile’ – roamed in rivers and estuaries in North America about 82 to 75 million years ago.
US reviving WWII atomic bomb base in Pacific to counter rising China

1 day ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Four runways of North Field airbase in Tinian. US Air ForceA former airbase used by the United States in World War II to drop the two atomic bombs on Japan’s Hiroshima and Nagasaki is bustling with activity again. At this time, the US military is restoring the 80-year-old facility situated on the island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands. Located close to Guam, its strategic importance is quite evident.
China builds brainy tech to guide 6th-gen stealth jets onto warships

2 days ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Scientists in China are working on a system that will help pilots of the sixth-generation J-36 stealth jet fighter land safely on an aircraft carrier while it is moving in the open seas in extreme weather. A research paper describes the system that the Chinese scientists are working on to help the pilots maneuver the sixth-generation stealth fighter.
Terrapower to challenge Rolls-Royce in UK’s nuclear energy race

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

TerraPower's Natrium reactor and energy storage system. TerrapowerBill Gates-backed Terrapower has decided to give a challenge to Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom market for the deployment of nuclear reactors. Terrapower has submitted a letter to the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) which establishes its intention of entering the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process. It should be noted that the company’s Natrium reactor is currently being developed in the United States.
US-UK firms plan nuclear ships that run for 10 yrs without refueling

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Large nuclear-powered icebreaker. stock photo. iStock/shura72Houston-based Deployable Energy and Queensland’s ship design group Seatransport have announced a collaboration with Lloyd’s Register to develop nuclear power generation for shipping and more applications. The plan is to harness the power of micromodular reactor (MMR) tech for ships. The companies are planning to develop a 239-foot (73-meter) long rescue vessel, which will have two to five MMRs of 1 MWe (megawatt electric) capacity.
Drone, missile-killing powerful laser weapon tested by China neighbor

1 week ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

India's counter-drone, missile laser weapon system. X/DRDOOne of China’s neighbors has announced the successful testing of a powerful laser weapon to thwart drone attacks and destroy enemy surveillance sensors and antennae. The testing of the indigenously developed laser weapon has been carried out by the Indian government’s premier defense research organization.
Russia unveils 1st nuclear sub with Mach 9 speeding hypersonic missile

3 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Project 885 Yasen-class fourth-generation nuclear submarine. Stock photo. TASSRussian President Vladimir Putin attended the launch ceremony of the country’s new nuclear-powered submarine which is equipped with the hypersonic cruise missile – Zircon (Tsirkon in Russian). The nuclear-powered submarine Perm is the fifth stealth attack vessel in the Yasen-M class under Project 885M. Yasen and Yasen-M class vessels are the fourth generation multipurpose nuclear submarines in the Russian Navy.
US firm unveils world’s largest stellarator fusion power design basis

4 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

3d render of a conceptual stellarator with partial cutout revealing fusion plasma process. iStock/Peter HansenUnited States-based Type One Energy has announced the publication of what it calls the world’s first comprehensive, self-consistent, and robust physics basis, with conservative design margins for a practical nuclear fusion pilot power plant. Type One Energy says that it will serve as the foundation for the company’s first Infinity Two stellarator nuclear fusion power plant.
US firm plans hypersonic jet to fly New York to Sydney in 1.5 hours

4 weeks ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

Image of HYPERLiner Cargo hypersonic aircraft design shared by Hyperian Aerospace. Hyperian AerospaceA United States-based firm has pitched the idea for a hypersonic aircraft for cargo delivery that can travel at super-fast speeds of Mach 10 or 7,672 miles per hour.
UK nuclear submarine sets Royal Navy record with 204-day sea patrol

1 month ago | interestingengineering.com | Abhishek Bhardwaj

A nuclear-powered submarine of the Royal Navy has resurfaced and returned to port after completing a record-breaking 204 days at sea. After spending over six months underwater, the Vanguard-class nuclear submarine and the crew returned to the HM Naval Base Clyde, Scotland. The vessel has broken the previous record of 201 days at sea set by the Royal Navy’s HMS Vengeance in March 2024. It should be mentioned that the Vanguard-class submarines are an essential part of the UK’s nuclear deterrence.