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Imagine a housing project with a futuristic design and an ambitious scale reminiscent of a dystopian sci-fi setting that would cost billions of dollars. With the new footage of Saudi Arabia’s “The Line,” you don’t have to imagine it but simply envision yourself in the heart of it.The one trillion-dollar mega-city is currently under construction in Saudi Arabia, and the new photos showcasing its recent progress display what some may call a monstrosity of modern infrastructure. The project, essentially consisting of a…

Drones come in various shapes and sizes; some for mere toying purposes but some come with cameras attached to them. These cameras can capture spectacular images and videos. These can be controlled via the included controller or your smartphone so you get a live view of what the camera on the drone is watching. So let's dive into the world of drones under ₹5000, each selected for its impressive features and specifications. This list includes the ten best drones you should consider buying for this special day.…

UKCEH hedgerow map shown overlaid on the landscape of south Lincolnshire. Credit: Google Earth Scientists have harnessed cutting-edge technology to produce the most comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England. The researchers at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) hope this innovative mapping will guide planting and restoration of these vulnerable habitats to support wildlife and…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Conventional search and rescue operations after major disasters face many problems. A team from Malaysia writing in the International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems, now suggests a practical solution that involves a real-time human detection system using a fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).…

A team of researchers from Platform Aerospace, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recently used a Platform "Vanilla" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to conduct testing of flight-path planning software developed at NPS. The flight tests above the Arctic Circle employed NPS' "POTION" software, which is intended to optimize the operational efficiency and endurance of manned and unmanned aircraft. Credit: U.S. Navy…

Fighter, which marks Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan's first collaboration, will be released worldwide on Thursday, a day ahead of Republic Day. Directed by Siddharth Anand, who helmed last year's Shah Rukh Khan blockbuster Pathaan, Fighter is about an elite Indian Air Force (IAF) unit, Air Dragons. Also read: Siddharth Anand on comparisons between Fighter and Tom Cruise's Top Gun Tom Cruise in a still from the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick. Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania (Hrithik Roshan), Squadron Leader…

South African aerospace startup Cloudline has secured $6 million in funding as it aims to lead the global frontier of carbon emissions-free autonomous flight. Schmidt Futures, the philanthropic venture founded by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Wendy Schmidt, is an investor in the seed round. Other backers include pan-African funds such as the Raba Partnership, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, 4Di and other venture firms.  When Cloudline founder and CEO Spencer Horne started the company six years ago, he intended to…

Credit: Cobb et al. Designing reliable aircraft can be both challenging and time-consuming, as it often entails several steps and analyses. Deep learning models could potentially help to speed up aircraft design and deployment, helping developers to identify the most promising solutions or potential flaws with a specific aircraft.…

The Paris Air Show broke all records for attendance with its habitual large-draw long-haul passenger planes and military jets, but the main stars of the 2023 biannual event were arguably the next-generation electric takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis making their first appearance. The Paris Air Show closed its doors at Le Bourget yesterday, with organizers reporting 400,000 visitors during the first weeklong exhibition since COVID-19 forced cancellation of the 2021 event. While most of the…

A NASA panel formed last year to study what the government calls "unidentified aerial phenomena," commonly termed UFOs, was due to hold its first public meeting on Wednesday, ahead of a report expected in coming weeks.The 16-member body, assembling experts from fields ranging from physics to astrobiology, was formed last June to examine unclassified UFO sightings and other data collected from civilian government and commercial sectors.The focus of Wednesday's four-hour public session "is to hold final deliberations before…