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NHS flies blood packs by drone beyond the line of sight in UK first
In a UK first, drones have successfully delivered blood packs, flying beyond the visual line of sight, where the pilot can no longer see them as they travel. The flights were part of a joint trial between the NHS and healthcare logistics startup Apian. Its aim was to test the viability of blood samples following drone transport. To do this, the research team sent 10 identical blood packs between Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Wansbeck Hospital and Alnwick Infirmary, and back again. Five of them travelled via drone over a 68km journey in a total of 61 minutes. The other…This story continues at The Next Web
In a UK first, drones have successfully delivered blood packs, flying beyond the visual line of sight, where the pilot can no longer see them as they travel. The flights were part of a joint trial between the NHS and healthcare logistics startup Apian. Its aim was to test the viability of blood samples following drone transport. To do this, the research team sent 10 identical blood packs between Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Wansbeck Hospital and Alnwick Infirmary, and back again. Five of them travelled via drone over a 68km journey in a total of 61 minutes. The other…
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UK ‘silent hangar’ to battle-ready aircraft, vehicles amid Russian GPS assault
In March, a plane transporting UK defence minister Grant Shapps to Poland had its GPS signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory. While the disruption forced the plane to use alternative ways to navigate for over half an hour, the British aircraft was most likely not the intended target. Russia regularly jams satellite signals to disrupt enemy equipment — from drones to tanks. These attacks often spill over to other GPS users in the area, including commercial aircraft. The UK government is responding to this rising threat by building a massive anti-jamming facility in Wiltshire, it announced today. The…This story continues at The Next Web
In March, a plane transporting UK defence minister Grant Shapps to Poland had its GPS signal jammed as it flew near Russian territory. While the disruption forced the plane to use alternative ways to navigate for over half an hour, the British aircraft was most likely not the intended target. Russia regularly jams satellite signals to disrupt enemy equipment — from drones to tanks. These attacks often spill over to other GPS users in the area, including commercial aircraft. The UK government is responding to this rising threat by building a massive anti-jamming facility in Wiltshire, it announced today. The…
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ESA’s Juice spacecraft completes world’s first lunar-Earth flyby
Europe’s Juice spacecraft has completed the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer — aka Juice — harnessed the gravity of Earth to sling itself in the direction of Venus. The route will provide a shortcut to Jupiter through the inner Solar System. Juice made it closet approach to the Moon at 23:15 CEST on August 19. Gravitational forces then guided the spacecraft towards a closest approach to Earth at 23:56 CEST the next day. The European Space Agency (ESA) conducted the manoeuvre. By harnessing the gravity of both the Moon and Earth, ESA successfully altered the spacecraft’s speed…This story continues at The Next Web
Europe’s Juice spacecraft has completed the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer — aka Juice — harnessed the gravity of Earth to sling itself in the direction of Venus. The route will provide a shortcut to Jupiter through the inner Solar System. Juice made it closet approach to the Moon at 23:15 CEST on August 19. Gravitational forces then guided the spacecraft towards a closest approach to Earth at 23:56 CEST the next day. The European Space Agency (ESA) conducted the manoeuvre. By harnessing the gravity of both the Moon and Earth, ESA successfully altered the spacecraft’s speed…
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TSMC’s first chip factory in Europe gets €5B state aid from Germany
The European Commission today approved €5bn in German state aid to support TSMC’s chip plant in Dresden — its first in Europe. Dubbed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), the fab is a joint venture between the Taiwanese chip giant, the Netherlands’ NXP, and Germany’s Bosch and Infineon. TSMC will own 70% of the factory, while the European chipmakers will each have a 10% equity stake. The €5bn state aid is part of the EU’s Chips Act, which aims to increase the bloc’s share of global chip production to 20% by 2030. It’s also the biggest grant to date under the…This story continues at The Next Web
The European Commission today approved €5bn in German state aid to support TSMC’s chip plant in Dresden — its first in Europe. Dubbed European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), the fab is a joint venture between the Taiwanese chip giant, the Netherlands’ NXP, and Germany’s Bosch and Infineon. TSMC will own 70% of the factory, while the European chipmakers will each have a 10% equity stake. The €5bn state aid is part of the EU’s Chips Act, which aims to increase the bloc’s share of global chip production to 20% by 2030. It’s also the biggest grant to date under the…
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Watch: rocket explodes during test for UK’s first vertical launch
A rocket engine has exploded during tests for a landmark space flight from the UK. The fire erupted at SaxaVord Spaceport, which aims to host the first vertical launch into orbit from Western Europe. German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has exclusive access to the spaceport’s first launch pad. On Monday evening, RFA planned to complete a nine-engine test of its launch vehicle. But disaster soon struck. At 22.42 CEST, the company announced that an “anomaly” had destroyed the first stage of the RFA ONE rocket. Footage of the incident shows the engine sending a fireball into the night sky. A longer video from…This story continues at The Next Web
A rocket engine has exploded during tests for a landmark space flight from the UK. The fire erupted at SaxaVord Spaceport, which aims to host the first vertical launch into orbit from Western Europe. German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has exclusive access to the spaceport’s first launch pad. On Monday evening, RFA planned to complete a nine-engine test of its launch vehicle. But disaster soon struck. At 22.42 CEST, the company announced that an “anomaly” had destroyed the first stage of the RFA ONE rocket. Footage of the incident shows the engine sending a fireball into the night sky. A longer video from…
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Robot coaches are reading brain signals to support stroke rehabilitation
Robot coaches that read brain signals could pave a new way for the rehabilitation of stroke and brain injury survivors. That’s according to the EU-funded VITALISE project, led by researchers from the UK’s National Robotarium and developed in partnership with the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. The three-month trial, which was completed in Vienna, targeted individuals with upper limb impairments. These affect approximately 80% of acute stroke survivors and are a common side effect of brain injuries. Improving arm function in such cases involves practicing task-specific exercises repeatedly. But often, lack of motivation or visual progress indicators can negatively affect…This story continues at The Next Web
Robot coaches that read brain signals could pave a new way for the rehabilitation of stroke and brain injury survivors. That’s according to the EU-funded VITALISE project, led by researchers from the UK’s National Robotarium and developed in partnership with the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology. The three-month trial, which was completed in Vienna, targeted individuals with upper limb impairments. These affect approximately 80% of acute stroke survivors and are a common side effect of brain injuries. Improving arm function in such cases involves practicing task-specific exercises repeatedly. But often, lack of motivation or visual progress indicators can negatively affect…
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A new AI system promises to enhance your tennis swing — and your racket
SportAI has grand plans for tennis analytics. The startup wants to not only enhance a player’s technique, but also the racket they swing. The Norway-based business analyses sports footage in real-time. It then delivers instant, personalised feedback. For tennis players, the system serves up coaching advice. For racket makers and retailers, the insights can return product recommendations. “The AI analyses a player’s technique, identifying specific needs based on their style and level of play and recommends equipment that enhances their performance,” Lauren Pedersen, SportsAI’s CEO, told TNW. “It can identify the need for specific racket weights, or specifications suited to…This story continues at The Next Web
SportAI has grand plans for tennis analytics. The startup wants to not only enhance a player’s technique, but also the racket they swing. The Norway-based business analyses sports footage in real-time. It then delivers instant, personalised feedback. For tennis players, the system serves up coaching advice. For racket makers and retailers, the insights can return product recommendations. “The AI analyses a player’s technique, identifying specific needs based on their style and level of play and recommends equipment that enhances their performance,” Lauren Pedersen, SportsAI’s CEO, told TNW. “It can identify the need for specific racket weights, or specifications suited to…
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New metal foam aims to tackle ‘dire’ energy problem at data centres
Female-led Apheros has raised $1.85mn to tackle a pressing problem for the tech sector: the exponential energy consumption of data centres. Data centres are the foundation of our digital infrastructure,housing the servers, data storage systems, and networking equipment necessary to power everything online. They’re also critical for the development of emerging technologies, such as AI and high performance computing (HCP), which are driving up energy demand. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centres consumed 460 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2022. In 2026, this number could reach over 1,000TWh — which is roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption…This story continues at The Next Web
Female-led Apheros has raised $1.85mn to tackle a pressing problem for the tech sector: the exponential energy consumption of data centres. Data centres are the foundation of our digital infrastructure,housing the servers, data storage systems, and networking equipment necessary to power everything online. They’re also critical for the development of emerging technologies, such as AI and high performance computing (HCP), which are driving up energy demand. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), data centres consumed 460 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2022. In 2026, this number could reach over 1,000TWh — which is roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption…
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SpaceX launches Earth observer from ‘Bloomberg of planetary insights’
Finland’s first-ever commercial hyperspectral satellite has successfully launched into space. The satellite — named Hyperfield-1 — is the brainchild of Finnish startup Kuva Space. Kuva equipped the spacecraft with a hyperspectral camera, which captures detailed data on wavelengths of light. When materials on Earth absorb these wavelengths, they produce “spectral fingerprints.” The hyperspectral camera will record these fingerprints, which Kuva will analyse with machine learning. The company will then provide tailored insights to customers. Kuva is targeting a diverse user base. Farmers could monitor their crops in minute detail. Defence ministries could surveil the seas. Industrial sites could detect chemical leaks.…This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: SpaceX
Finland’s first-ever commercial hyperspectral satellite has successfully launched into space. The satellite — named Hyperfield-1 — is the brainchild of Finnish startup Kuva Space. Kuva equipped the spacecraft with a hyperspectral camera, which captures detailed data on wavelengths of light. When materials on Earth absorb these wavelengths, they produce “spectral fingerprints.” The hyperspectral camera will record these fingerprints, which Kuva will analyse with machine learning. The company will then provide tailored insights to customers. Kuva is targeting a diverse user base. Farmers could monitor their crops in minute detail. Defence ministries could surveil the seas. Industrial sites could detect chemical leaks.…
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Or just read more coverage about: SpaceX
Kim Dotcom: 5 outrageous moments from the internet folk legend
German-Finnish internet anti-hero Kim Dotcom is perhaps one of the most eccentric, and divisive, figures in tech history. A serial cybercriminal to some, an large-than-life legend to others. You either love him or you hate him. Either way, boy does he know how to generate headlines. News broke this week that Dotcom is being extradited to the US to face criminal charges related to his defunct file-sharing service Megaupload. In 2012, US authorities accused Dotcom of conspiracy to commit racketeering, wire fraud, copyright infringement, and racketeering in relation to the website. Since then, the multi-millionaire has been hiding out in…This story continues at The Next Web
German-Finnish internet anti-hero Kim Dotcom is perhaps one of the most eccentric, and divisive, figures in tech history. A serial cybercriminal to some, an large-than-life legend to others. You either love him or you hate him. Either way, boy does he know how to generate headlines. News broke this week that Dotcom is being extradited to the US to face criminal charges related to his defunct file-sharing service Megaupload. In 2012, US authorities accused Dotcom of conspiracy to commit racketeering, wire fraud, copyright infringement, and racketeering in relation to the website. Since then, the multi-millionaire has been hiding out in…
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