Science Policy & Institutions - Part 4
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Reticulum Network Stack Tested for Post-Internet Radio Communication
A demonstration using the Reticulum cryptographic network stack explores whether decentralized radio-based networks could provide resilient communication if conventional internet access fails, highlighting technical and regulatory barriers
IEEE Conference Targets Cross-Generational Leadership in STEM Fields
IEEE will host its first International Leadership Conference in Budapest, focusing on collaborative leadership and knowledge transfer between generations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The event aims to address the challenges of rapid technological change and workforce transition
AI Systems Challenge Human Role in Mathematical Discovery
Recent advances in large language models and proof assistants have enabled AI systems to generate, formalize, and verify complex mathematical proofs, raising new questions about the future of human mathematicians and the value of human understanding in mathematics
MIT tool models climate risks for renewable energy grid planning
A new MIT framework simulates how future climate conditions could affect renewable energy infrastructure, revealing that siting decisions based on outdated weather data may increase grid failures as demand and extreme weather rise
Nuclear-Powered Container Ship Design Receives Initial Safety Approval
A 15,000 TEU container ship concept using small modular reactors has received Approval in Principle from the American Bureau of Shipping, marking a step toward nuclear propulsion in commercial shipping but raising new safety and engineering questions
AI System Tested in Remotely Piloted F-16 Without Core Software Rewrite
A modified F-16 fighter jet was flown under AI control in a supervised test by DARPA and the US Air Force, using the VENOM Autonomy Kit to enable remote operation without altering the aircraft's core flight software
NASA Contracts Chugach for Ames Research Center Facility Operations
NASA has awarded a five-year contract to Chugach Intelligence Solutions LLC to manage operations, maintenance, and repairs at Ames Research Center in California, supporting the center's scientific missions and infrastructure needs
Astronomers Warn of Night Sky Risks From Sun-Reflecting Satellite
A private company has received regulatory approval to launch a satellite equipped with a large reflective surface, aiming to direct sunlight to Earth after dark. Astronomers and scientific organizations are raising concerns about the impact on astronomical observations and public safety.
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