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Robots team up to explore planetary lava caves

In the not-too-distant future, the search for signs of life on Mars and the moon could see the next generation of robots exploring a new frontier: subsurface lava tubes. These missions could also help us determine the best locations for establishing human bases.

To see whether this could be feasible, scientists tested three in a lava cave on the Spanish island of Lanzarote.

Lava tubes are deep underground caves formed by and are found in various parts of the world, as well as on Mars and the moon. These cavernous spaces could offer protection from the harsh environment of space, such as , radiation and bombardment from meteorites. This means they may not only harbor existing life but could also serve as ideal locations for manned lunar and Martian bases.

Boom-free supersonic jet aims for New York–Paris in less than 4 hours

Boston-based aerospace manufacturer Spike Aerospace says it has reached a new stage in developing its flagship supersonic business jet, the Spike S-512 Diplomat, which the company claims will offer fast, quiet, and fuel-efficient travel over land and water.

The Massachusetts-based aerospace firm announced Wednesday that it is completing an advanced design study to refine the S-512’s aerodynamics, cabin configuration, and low-boom capabilities.

AI chip shipments from US had secret location trackers: Report

US hid location trackers in AI chip shipments to spot diversions to China: Report.

Some chip shipments delivered from the United States to other locations had tracking devices, according to a report.

People familiar with the matter told a UK-based news agency that the location tracking devices were placed in shipments at high risk of illegal diversion to China.

The step reportedly aimed to restrict AI chip exports to destinations under the US administration’s curbs.

New AI method accelerates plasma heat defense in reactors

New AI method speeds up calculations to protect fusion reactors from plasma heat.

Scientists in the US have introduced a novel artificial intelligence (AI) approach that can protect fusion reactors from the extreme heat generated by plasma.

The new method, which is called HEAT-ML, was developed by researchers from Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

It is reportedly capable of quickly identifying magnetic shadows, which are critical areas protected from the intense heat of the plasma, and therefore help prevent potential problems before they start.

10x increase in atom array size boosts China’s quantum leap

Chinese researchers unveil 10x larger atom array for next-gen quantum processors.

Scientists in China have achieved a significant breakthrough in advancing quantum physics.

A team of researchers has developed the largest array of atoms for quantum computing.

The key component for a quantum computer is reportedly capable of creating arrays 10 times larger than previous systems.

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