NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space
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NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space

NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from spaceby Clarence OxfordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 26, 2025Preliminary radar images from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission reveal the extraordinary capabilities of the most advanced Earth-observing radar satellite ever launched. The spacecraft, developed through a long-standing U.S.-India partnership, is now preparing for full science operations later this year. Launched by ISRO on July 30, NISAR is designed to provide unprecedented insights into natural hazards, agriculture, and climate change. Its first L-band synthetic aperture radar images, released in August, captured detailed views of Mount Desert Island in Maine and agricultural regions of North Dakota. Waterways, forests, farmland, and human structures were all distinctly visible, underscoring the system's ability to differentiate between land cover types. "The successful capture of these first images from NISAR is a remarkable example...
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The Great Flip: How Gen Z is quietly turning rural India into country’s new startup capital
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The Great Flip: How Gen Z is quietly turning rural India into country’s new startup capital

INDIA India’s most powerful startup revolution is no longer happening in glass towers or tech parks. It’s happening in villages, small towns, and district headquarters driven by a hyper-digital, deeply rooted Gen Z that’s creating jobs, building technology, and transforming the Indian economy. Shashank Updated : Sep 27, 2025, 06:46 PM IST The Great Flip: How Gen Z is quietly turning rural India into country’s new startup capitalAdd DNA as a Preferred SourceTRENDING NOW US official issues BIG clarification on new USD 100,000 H-1B rules, says, 'Visa fee applies only to...' Donald Trump administration set to make another BIG announcement on..., US President says,' we can't let people...' Bad news for Indian Amazon employees? Jeff Bezos' company issues statement as Trump slaps $100,000 fee on H-1B visas PM...
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6 fun photos to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness week
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6 fun photos to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness week

The United States is home to two species of sea otters that float on the ocean in groups called rafts.Image: Linda Dron. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.Despite almost being hunted to the brink of extinction, sea otters in the United States are seeing an important recovery. Sea Otter Awareness Week offers us another opportunity to learn more, and let’s be honest, look at pictures and videos of these furry mammals. This year’s theme is Anchored in Hope, in honor of the spirit of recovery and connectedness between sea otters, their ecosystem, and humans. The way that sea otters wrap themselves in kelp when the water gets rough, people can anchor themselves in hope for future ocean conservation work. Enjoy these images from Sea Otter Savvy, a community...
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Fujitsu and AIST sign collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology
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Fujitsu and AIST sign collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology

Fujitsu and AIST sign collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology Kawasaki and Tsukuba, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology. The agreement, signed on September 26, 2025, aims to enhance cooperation between the two organizations, thereby boosting Japan's standing globally in this sector. As part of the agreement, Fujitsu and G-QuAT will leverage their combined resources, including quantum computer-related technologies, manufacturing and evaluation facilities, and will promote research and development and personnel exchange. In this way, the partnership aims to foster international collaboration and research cooperation, ultimately contributing to sustainable...
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