Science and technology strategy
U.S. lawmakers introduced the Advancing American Standards Leadership Act of 2024
According to NextGov FCW on February 29, Senator Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia and Senator Marsha Blackburn, Republican of Tennessee, proposed the "Promoting American Standards Leadership Act of 2024", which aims to ensure that the United States takes the lead in formulating key international rules and regulations, and improve the leadership of the United States in standard-setting activities in the field of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum computing. The bill mentions that whichever country is leading the way in setting standards for emerging technology systems will have a broad set of specifications for their application and use, which will help the country's companies expand their market power exponentially. The legislation would instruct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to submit a report to Congress summarizing the current U.S. participation in international standards development, creating a user-friendly portal** to help stakeholders understand the situation, and establishing a pilot program with $10 million in incentive funding.
The UK and France have announced a series of measures to deepen cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence between the two countries
According to the news of the United Kingdom on February 28, the United Kingdom and France announced a series of measures to further deepen cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence and promote the development of artificial intelligence security partnerships. The cooperation includes: the signing of an agreement between the British and French authorities to strengthen research cooperation between scientists and companies of the two sides; Strengthen joint research projects between the two countries, and provide a further £800,000 in funding to support joint research and development; The UK Institute for AI Security has established a partnership with the French National Institute of Digital Science and Technology to support the safe development of AI technology; The UK and France held their first meeting to discuss cooperation and development in the field of artificial intelligence and other technologies, and to promote scientific cooperation in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum.
information
Qianxin released the "2024 Artificial Intelligence Security Report", and AI deepfake fraud has increased by 30 times
According to the news of Pinwan.com on March 1, China Qianxin Company released the "2024 Artificial Intelligence Security Report". According to the report, AI-based deepfake fraud increased by 30 times in 2023, AI-based phishing emails increased by 10 times, and multiple APT organizations with national backgrounds have used AI to carry out more than a dozen cyberattacks. According to the report, the adoption of AI poses two major challenges to the industry: first, it amplifies existing threats, such as phishing emails, malware, and social engineering; Second, new threats have been introduced, such as AI automated attacks and AI deepfakes.
IBM Releases Intelligent Ransomware Removal Hard Drive
According to the news on February 29, IBM launched the Flashcore Module storage hard disk and Storage Defender software, which can improve customers' ability to detect and respond to cyber attacks or ransomware. The FlashCore Module 4 hard drive introduces a new AI model that monitors data to detect anomalies, such as ransomware attacks. The new technology has been tested to detect ransomware simulators in less than a minute. Storage Defender software extends threat detection capabilities to include workload and storage inventory management capabilities to help customers assess the scope of applications and data and accelerate recovery from an attack.
India has approved a $15.2 billion plan to build semiconductor factories
According to Reuters news on February 29, India** approved the total value of companies such as Tata Group and CG Power 1Plans to build three semiconductor factories at 26 trillion rupees ($15.2 billion). India wants to compete with other countries in chip manufacturing and expects its semiconductor market to reach $63 billion by 2026, but does not yet have chip manufacturing facilities. Construction of the new facility will begin in the next 100 days, providing chip manufacturing and packaging services to industries such as defense, automotive, and telecommunications. Tata Group will partner with Taiwan's Powerchip Technology Co. to build India's first chip manufacturing plant in Gujarat with an investment of 910 billion rupees ($10.9 billion). CG Power will partner with Japan's Renesas Electronics Corporation and Thailand's Star Microelectronics to build a company in Gujarat with an investment of 76 billion rupees (about 9.).$1.7 billion) chip packaging plant. In addition, Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test will build a third facility in the eastern state of Assam with an investment of Rs 27,000 crore (about 32.).$5.8 billion) chip packaging plant.
Biology
A team of researchers in the United States has developed artificial ecosystems that can design better bioenergy crops
According to PYHS on February 29, the research team of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the United States has developed an artificial ecosystem ecofab to accelerate the development of improved bioenergy crops. The system, which resembles a plastic growth chamber the size of a take-out box, allows experiments on model plants and the microbes that live around their roots, thus informing practical research into how plants and microbes work together to store large amounts of atmospheric carbon in soil, metabolism, and nutrient management. In addition, the system will be integrated with machine learning, automated robotic systems. The research could help design improved bioenergy crops that could absorb more carbon to better cope with climate change. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances.
The Russian company Phosagro provided $3 million to implement soil improvement management measures
Russian phosphate fertilizer producer Phosagro has provided $3 million to the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) to help more farmers implement soil improvement management measures and improve the capacity of soil laboratories in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Near East, according to the FAO's official website on February 29. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will use the funding to provide 1,200 kits to assess soil conditions and support agricultural soil recarbonization measures to increase agricultural productivity, strengthen resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The world's first somatic cell cloned sheep was born in Qinghai
According to the People's Daily Online on February 29, the team of Northwest A&F University and the Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center of Xining City, Qinghai Province cultivated the "cloned Tibetan sheep" in Qinghai. This is the world's first somatic cell cloning of top Tibetan sheep, and it is also the first time in China to use somatic cell cloning technology to restore and preserve the germplasm of the excellent individuals in the existing Tibetan sheep population, and use it for the efficient breeding of improved Tibetan sheep. The birth of cloned Tibetan sheep means that the genetic resources of high-quality breeding sheep are fully utilized, which will provide scientific and technological strength for the income of local farmers and herdsmen and the development of local seed industry.
ARPA-H funds AI-driven drug research projects to repurpose approved drugs** for rare diseases
According to the news on the official website of ARPA-H on February 28, the U.S. Health Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-H) announced the "Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (ML AL)-Assisted ** Reuse Extended Use (Matrix) Project", which aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve patient outcomes by repurposing other uses of approved drugs. The Matrix project plans to build a machine learning platform to rapidly locate and validate existing drugs for rare and currently unavailable diseases. ARPA-H has awarded up to $48 million to the nonprofit organization Every Cure to support the project.
Energy
Germany presented the Elements of a Carbon Management Strategy and a draft revised Carbon Sequestration Act
According to the double carbon intelligence on March 1, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) released the "Carbon Management Strategy Points" and the revised draft of the "Carbon Sequestration Act" based on the strategy, emphasizing that to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, the first task is to solve the problem of emissions, and decarbonization is still the core of current climate action. On top of the phase-out of coal, Germany needs to phase out fossil fuels completely, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies are essential for emissions-intensive industries that are difficult to decarbonize. The strategic bullet points set out Germany's main decisions in carbon management, which will be described and quantified in detail in the future Carbon Management Strategy. Based on this point, Germany will adapt the legal framework for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and utilisation (CCS). The proposed revised draft of the Carbon Sequestration Act aims to establish a clear legal framework for the development of infrastructure such as CO2 pipelines and offshore sequestration.
The UK** has allocated £21 million to support seven low-carbon hydrogen projects
According to the dual carbon intelligence on February 29, the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced that it will provide 21 million pounds to support the development and deployment of seven low-carbon hydrogen projects, which can increase the UK's hydrogen production capacity by 875 megawatts. Projects include the second phase of Pembroc's 200 MW electrolyser facility (operational by 2030); Grenian Hydrogen Speke Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Project (commercial operation by the end of 2028); Sullom VOE terminal hydrogen project (final scale 300 MW); TEES Green Methanol Project (200 MW electrolyzer, operating in 2030), etc.
Universal Hydrogen has completed the trial of a modular hydrogen production system at several airports to promote the low-carbon transformation of airports and other fields
According to FuelcellsWorks on February 27, Universal Hydrogen of the United States cooperated with Oshkosh Aerotech to conduct the first operation test of the AmpCart H2 general hydrogen demonstration unit at Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles. The unit uses a unique liquid and gaseous hydrogen module technology. In the trial, crews used a mobile AMPCART H2 prototype and a portable hydrogen storage module to charge two electric tractors. Compared with the traditional use of diesel generators to charge ground support equipment, this method is cleaner, in line with the trend of airport development electrification, and at the same time, it is more convenient. In addition, this modular hydrogen production reduces infrastructure costs, increases flexibility and scalability, and adaptability to different airports with greater safety than pipeline hydrogen production. The company has conducted relevant trials at five airports to prove operational viability. The company plans to officially put the unit into operation by the end of 2024 and will also explore new areas such as providing fuel to hydrogen-fueled aircraft.
Ocean
American Bureau of Shipping publishes industry-leading requirements for liquefied carbon dioxide carriers
According to the International Shipping Network on February 29, the American Bureau of Shipping issued the "Requirements for Liquefied Carbon Dioxide Carriers", focusing on ships that support the next decarbonization process. This is the first publication in the maritime industry dedicated to the design, construction and classification of liquefied CO2 carriers. As more industries adopt carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies as part of their decarbonization strategies, more CO2 will be captured than is currently consumed. This excess CO2 needs to be transported globally and/or locally for storage or various purposes. The transportation of captured CO2 over long distances will also lead to an increase in demand for the construction of liquefied CO2 carriers. According to the American Bureau of Shipping, the Requirements for Liquefied CO2 Carriers provide guidance for minimizing risks to crews, ships and the environment.
The US Secretary of the Navy visited a number of South Korean shipyards to explore the way for future repairs of US ships in South Korea
According to the Observer Network on February 28, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos del Toro, who is visiting South Korea, recently visited South Korean shipbuilding enterprises to conduct relevant investigations for the two countries to maintain U.S. naval vessels in the future. South Korean media reported that Del Toro's visit to South Korea was to confirm the military and commercial capabilities of South Korean shipyards, as well as to investigate the possibility of future cooperation between the United States and South Korea in a series of services including the US Navy MRO (i.e., "maintenance", "repair" and "operation"). Since the US Navy has reached saturation with some MRO work on its current ships, the United States is considering transferring some of this work to overseas allies. To this end, Hyundai Heavy Industries applied for the maintenance qualification certification MSRA for American sea boats last year, and completed the on-site inspection of the shipyard at the beginning of this year.
aviation
Stratospheric Launch Systems completed the second tethered glide test of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle
According to Aerotechnews** on February 29, the US Stratospheric Launch Systems Company successfully completed the second tethered taxi test of the first-generation "Talon"-A (TA-1) hypersonic vehicle (TA-1) using the "Roc" heavy tethered carrier aircraft, laying the foundation for the first power flight test of the subsequent TA-1. During the test, the Talon-A was suspended under the wings between the twin fuselages of the Dapeng aircraft, lifted off from the western range of the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, and lasted about 4 hours and 29 minutes, and finally landed in the Mojave Desert in southeastern California. The purpose of the test was to demonstrate and evaluate the flight environment of the TALON-A propulsion system and the use of propellant, and to verify the stability of communication between the Dapeng and TA-1 telemetry systems and the range base.
South Korea plans to form a hybrid manned-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) formation to support the enhancement of future air combat forces
According to DefenseNews** on February 26, South Korea plans to form a manned-unmanned hybrid formation (MUM-T) to provide support for the improvement of future air combat forces. According to the plan, South Korea plans to make new tactical adjustments in the form of manned aircraft in the rear to control the front row and two-wing UAVs, and to start developing unmanned equipment with cooperative combat capabilities. To this end, Korea Aerospace Industries has provided a four-stage roadmap to improve manned-unmanned cooperative combat capabilities: the first phase will be to validate high-capacity communication and artificial intelligence concepts and technologies through *** and small air-launched drones in 2023-2024; The second stage will demonstrate the simultaneous control of 4 UAVs by FA-50 fighters in 2025-2028; The third phase is planned to last until 2037, transitioning the MUM-T technology from the FA-50 to the two-seat KF-21 fighter, and starting to train the two-layer cooperative combat mode of "each KF-21 controls four wingmen, and each wingman controls four UAVs"; The fourth phase is planned to be launched in 2038 to realize the mature application of MUM-T technology.
The U.S. Air Force revealed the latest details of the "Cooperative Combat Aircraft" project
According to the National Defense Science and Technology News on February 29, the U.S. Air Force revealed the latest details of the "Cooperative Combat Aircraft" (CCA) project at the 2024 Aerospace Forces Association War Seminar. The U.S. Air Force plans to purchase at least 1,000 CCAs in the first batch (increment 1) and plans to complete production in 2028; The development of the second batch (increment 2) CCA is expected to start in FY2025. The U.S. Air Force intends to enhance the autonomy and flexibility of the CCA by adopting an open architecture and modular design to adapt to changes in battlefield needs. In addition, the U.S. Air Force has emphasized the cost issue to support the rapid large-scale production of CCAs to meet the needs of future high-end conflicts.
Astronautics
VIASAT and Norge have reached a cooperation agreement to jointly support the US Air Force's space-based communications experiments
According to Spacenews** on February 29, the United States VIASAT and Norge reached a cooperation agreement to jointly support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) space-based communication experiment. The experiment is part of the AFRL's "DeUCSI" project to verify the feasibility and reliability of using commercial broadband satellites to provide communications network connectivity for military vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment. According to the cooperation agreement, VIASAT will use the VIASAT-3 satellite network to provide communication services and integrate high-capacity modems into military equipment such as aircraft and vehicles. As the main contractor, NOG will demonstrate and evaluate the quality of the VIASAT-3 satellite communications network.
Satellite experts from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands said that the North Korean "Wanli Jing"-1 satellite has completed the orbit lifting operation
According to USNEWS** on February 28, Marco Longbrook, a satellite expert at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, said that the orbital altitude of the North Korean "Wanli Jing"-1 satellite changed during its orbital operation, and its perigee altitude increased from 488 kilometers to 497 kilometers. Longbrook said that this is the first time that a North Korean satellite has performed a maneuver mission in orbit and will help extend the satellite's in-orbit life. However, South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik recently said that the Wanli Jing-1 satellite did not show any signs of performing other tasks or participating in reconnaissance. It is expected that the DPRK will launch three more reconnaissance satellites within the year.
Russia has launched its sixth Meteor-M series hydrometeorological satellite, which will be used to carry out geometeorological observation missions
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency ** on February 29, the Russian State Space Corporation uses the "Soyuz"-2The 1B rocket successfully launched 1 "Meteor"-M2. from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia4 (Meteor-M 2-3) hydrometeorological satellites and 18 small satellites. "Meteor" - m24. With a launch weight of 3,250 kg, the 4 hydrometeorological satellite is the sixth satellite in the Russian Meteor-M series of remote sensing satellites. The satellite will be used for hydrometeorological support, climate and environmental monitoring, research on the Earth's natural resources, and monitoring of the solar geophysical condition in near-Earth outer space.
Russia successfully launched the Iranian PARS-I remote sensing satellite
According to Aljazeera** on February 29, Russia successfully launched Iran's PARS-I remote sensing satellite and deployed it to a 200-kilometer orbit. The satellite's main tasks include practical imaging, the development of a domestic market for remote sensing data, and testing technologies for future operational satellites. Iran's telecommunications minister, Issa Zareppur, said that the PARS-I satellite is a remote sensing satellite independently developed by the Iranian Space Research Institute, weighing 134 kilograms and equipped with three imaging payloads. Zalpour also said that Iran's launch base does not yet have the ability to launch and deploy in a sun-synchronous orbit, so it has resorted to Russian launch bases.
New materials
Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands has discovered a new way to manufacture biomaterials using supramolecular polymers
According to the "Nature" news on February 28, E. of the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands w.Meijer's team discovered that supramolecular polymers can form crystal-like clusters through liquid-liquid phase separation, and believe that supramolecular liquid-liquid phase separation behavior can be a universal method for fabricating biomaterials that interact dynamically with cells and tissues. The research results were published in the journal Nature.
Advanced manufacturing
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has prepared 3D printed titanium alloy materials with high fatigue resistance
According to the Chinese Academy of Sciences on February 29, the research team of the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences prepared a 3D printed titanium alloy material with high fatigue resistance. Compared with traditional manufacturing techniques, the fatigue performance of 3D printed materials under cyclic loading is generally poor. The researchers found that the titanium alloy microstructure (called Net-Am microstructure) directly prepared by 3D printing technology under ideal conditions has naturally excellent fatigue properties. Therefore, the key to improving the fatigue performance of 3D printing materials is to eliminate printing porosity while preserving the original printed tissue as much as possible. The researchers improved the fatigue resistance of 3D printed titanium alloy materials by eliminating porosity by hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and then applying high-temperature short-time (HTST) heat treatment to restore the natural high fatigue properties of NET-AM tissues. This achievement demonstrates the potential advantages of 3D printing technology in fatigue-resistant manufacturing, which will promote the wide application of 3D printing materials. The research results were published in the journal Nature.
The U.S. Navy demonstrates deployable 3D printing kits during its annual training exercise
According to 3Dprint** on February 28, the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Marine Corps demonstrated deployable 3D printing kits during the "Autonomous Warrior" (AW23) exercise held by the Royal Australian Navy in November 2023. This is implemented by the Expeditionary Manufacturing System (XFAB) sponsored by ONR. During AW23, the U.S. Marine Corps used XFab to make components such as medical tools, latches, hinges, propellers, impellers, and antennas. The expeditionary manufacturing systems project was launched in 2017, and the first systems were delivered to the Marine Corps base in 2022. Each expeditionary manufacturing system is equipped with a 3D printer, laser scanner and laser cutting equipment, all of which are housed in a collapsible container.
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