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NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the public debut of the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft. Through the unique design of the X-59, NASA aims to reduce the sonic boom to make it much quieter, potentially opening the future to commercial supersonic flight over land. Throughout the first part of the year, NASA and international researchers studied air quality across Asia as part of a global effort to better understand the air we breathe. Later in the year, for the first time, a NASA-funded researcher conducted an experiment aboard a commercial suborbital rocket, studying how changes in gravity during spaceflight affect plant biology. Here’s a look at more NASA Armstrong accomplishments throughout 2024: Our simulation team began work on NASA’s X-66 simulator , which will use an MD-90 cockpit and allow pilots and engineers to run real-life scenarios in a safe environment. NASA Armstrong engineers completed and tested a model of a truss-braced wing design, laying the groundwork for improved commercial aircraft aerodynamics. NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility mission and supporting projects worked with industry partners who are building innovative new aircraft like electric air taxis. We explored how these new designs may help passengers and cargo move between and inside cities efficiently. The team began testing with a custom virtual reality flight simulator to explore the air taxi ride experience. This will help designers create new aircraft with passenger comfort in mind. Researchers also tested a new technology that will help self-flying aircraft avoid hazards. A NASA-developed computer software tool called OVERFLOW helped several air taxi companies predict aircraft noise and aerodynamic performance. This tool allows manufacturers to see how new design elements would perform, saving the aerospace industry time and money. Our engineers designed a camera pod with sensors at NASA Armstrong to help advance computer vision for autonomous aviation and flew this pod at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Quesst mission marked a major milestone with the start of tests on the engine that will power the quiet supersonic X-59 experimental aircraft. In February and March, NASA joined international researchers in Asia to investigate pollution sources. The now retired DC-8 and NASA Langley Gulfstream III aircraft collected air measurements over the Philippines, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan. Combined with ground and satellite observations, these measurements continue to enrich global discussions about pollution origins and solutions. The Gulfstream IV joined NASA Armstrong’s fleet of airborne science platforms. Our teams modified the aircraft to accommodate a next-generation science instrument that will collect terrain information of the Earth in a more capable, versatile, and maintainable way. The ER-2 and the King Air supported the development of spaceborne instruments by testing them in suborbital settings. On the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment mission (PACE-PAX), the ER-2 validated data collected by the PACE satellite about the ocean, atmosphere, and surfaces. Operating over several countries, researchers onboard NASA’s C-20A collected data and images of Earth’s surface to understand global ecosystems, natural hazards, and land surface changes. Following Hurricane Milton, the C-20A flew over affected areas to collect data that could help inform disaster response in the future. We also tested nighttime precision landing technologies that safely deliver spacecraft to hazardous locations with limited visibility. With the goal to improve firefighter safety, NASA, the U.S. Forest Service, and industry tested a cell tower in the sky. The system successfully provided persistent cell coverage, enabling real-time communication between firefighters and command posts. Using a 1960s concept wingless, powered aircraft design, we built and tested an atmospheric probe to better and more economically explore giant planets. NASA Armstrong hosted its first Ideas to Flight workshop, where subject matter experts shared how to accelerate research ideas and technology development through flight. These are just some of NASA Armstrong’s many innovative research efforts that support NASA’s mission to explore the secrets of the universe for the benefit of all.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Luke Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards and tossed three touchdown passes as Florida State halted a six-game losing streak and routed Charleston Southern 41-7 on Saturday. Kromenhoek completed 13 of 20 passes in his first college start, including a 71-yard touchdown pass to Ja’Khi Douglas, as the Seminoles (2-9) won for the first time since Sept. 21. The true freshman also connected with Amaree Williams for a 4-yard TD and Hykeem Williams for a 10-yard TD. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest sports news delivered right to your inbox six days a week.
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President Joe Biden's administration said Friday that it has cemented deals for billions in funding to South Korean semiconductor giant Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments to boost their chipmaking facilities in the United States. US officials have been working to solidify Biden's legacy to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's White House return -- and these agreements are among the latest efforts to do so. The United States has been trying to reduce its dependence on other countries for semiconductors, while also seeking to maintain its scientific and technological edge as competition with China intensifies. Samsung's award of up to $4.7 billion in direct funding goes towards its effort to grow its Texas presence into a full-fledged operation for developing and producing leading-edge chips, said the US Commerce Department. The funding will supplement the company's investment of more than $37 billion in the coming years, the department added. Samsung's expansion will help "ensure we have a steady, domestic supply of the most advanced semiconductors that are essential to AI and national security, while also creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs," Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a statement. National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard added that Samsung is "the only semiconductor company that is a leader in both advanced memory and advanced logic chips." In a separate notice, the Commerce Department said it also had finalized an award of up to $1.6 billion for Texas Instruments, supporting its efforts to build new facilities. Raimondo noted that shortages of current-generation semiconductors were a problem during the supply chain disruptions sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that TI now plans to grow its US capacity in making these devices. The Biden administration has unveiled billions in grants through the CHIPS and Science Act, a major law passed during the veteran Democrat's term aimed at strengthening the US semiconductor industry. Officials have managed to get many deals across the finish line before Trump returns to the Oval Office, awarding the vast majority of more than $36 billion in proposed incentives that have been allocated. The finalized deals mean funds can be disbursed as companies hit project milestones. bys/sstFive major factors that helped MahaYuti to win landslide victory
This emerged at a Zanu PF meeting held on Saturday inChinhoyi. The gathering was the first since the party’s NationalPeople’s Conference in Bulawayo in October and served to endorse resolutions. Zanu PF Politburo member and Minister of Justice, Legal andParliamentary Affairs, Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi, addressed attendees, underscoringthe importance of unity and discipline within the party. Cde Ziyambi dismissed claims of factionalism circulating onsocial media, saying: “There is no bad blood between President Mnangagwa andhis deputy, Cde Constantino Chiwenga. The Vice President has remained loyal toPresident Mnangagwa.” He added that the ED 2030 slogan, which encouragesPresident Mnangagwa to see through Vision 2030, should be embraced withoutfear. “Zanu PF has one centre of power, and party members shouldalways be loyal to the sitting leader,” Cde Ziyambi said. He also provided updates on the Government’s ongoingdistribution of agricultural inputs and food, stressing the need for acollaborative approach. “Government is moving forward with food and inputsdistribution, but the fact is Government cannot do it alone. We need to embracea whole-of-society approach so that we address pressing issues and avoid cheappolitics while our people are suffering.” ZanuPF provincial chairperson Cde Mary Mliswa-Chikokaechoed the same sentiments, warning against divisive behaviour fostered bysocial media. “One of the purposes of this meeting was to inform theparty leadership of the resolutions passed in Bulawayo. As a province, we standguided by what was passed by the people, as such our party members should abideby our constitution. “We should remain united and avoid divisive tendenciesbeing pushed in the guise of enjoying social media freedoms.” The meeting also underscored the importance of attendingparty gatherings, with members being cautioned against repeated absenteeism. The PCC meeting was attended by senior party figures,including central committee members, war veterans, and legislators. HeraldSan Diego, California–(Newsfile Corp. – November 21, 2024) – Sonim Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SONM) just unveiled the new XP Pro 5G, the company’s next generation ultra rugged smartphone supporting Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband. Available starting today with Verizon, this latest flagship phone benefits from over two decades of innovation in rugged phone design, offering unmatched durability in a sleek, stealthy profile. 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Sonim devices and accessories connect users with voice, data, workflow and lifestyle applications that enhance the user experience while providing an extra level of protection. For more information, visit www.sonimtech.com . To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/230845 #distroMumbai: NCP President and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said that the unprecedented success of the MahaYuti in the Maharashtra Assembly elections is the reflection of the people's trust in the developmental work done by the state government and the capable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah at the Centre. Pawar said that the hard work put in by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and every representative and worker of the alliance over the last two and a half years has borne fruit. "The credit for this success also goes to the numerous workers of Mahayuti and government officials who ensured that schemes like 'Ladki Bahin' and others reached the beneficiaries. The voters have shown overwhelming support beyond expectations for MahaYuti candidates," said Ajit Pawar, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all voters and citizens who placed their trust and gave unanimous support. Pawar assured that to meet people's hopes, aspirations, and expectations, efforts would be made to give fair prices for farmers' produce, provide opportunities for employment and self-employment for the youth, and make Maharashtra a leading state in all sectors such as agriculture, industry, trade, education, and cooperation. He vowed to work tirelessly for Maharashtra’s welfare and to protect the interests of all sections of society. "The historical success of Mahayuti and the NCP in the election is a new chapter not only in the politics of the state but also at the national level," said Ajit Pawar and thanked the "Ladki Bahins", acknowledging their significant contribution to the electoral victory. "This success reflects the trust and unity of farmers, laborers, women, and youth in Maharashtra. MahaYuti's unprecedented victory is not just a political triumph but also a win for the people’s hopes and aspirations," the deputy Maharashta CM said while assuring that people's trust would not be broken. Ajit Pawar also praised the public response received during the election campaign and expressed gratitude for their emotional support. "The support from every corner of the state has given immense strength to the alliance," he said. "The victory increases our responsibility manifold. It is a collective triumph of all sections of the state, including farmers, laborers, youth, women, workers, entrepreneurs, and the underprivileged." He assured that policies prioritising sustainable and inclusive development for all would be implemented. He also thanked government officers and employees who effectively executed various public welfare schemes on behalf of the government. He reaffirmed the commitment to making Maharashtra a leading state in every sector, ensuring that trust is upheld, and public issues are priortised. "Public participation is pivotal in the progress of the state. The trust shown by every section of society has entrusted MahaYuti with a significant responsibility," said Ajit Pawar. He added that fulfilling these expectations and taking Maharashtra forward on the path of progress remains the top priority.Envistudios Introduces AI-Powered Solutions for Business Excellence 11-21-2024 10:21 PM CET | IT, New Media & Software Press release from: Envistudios Envistudios, a leading company in the provision of AI solutions for business, is proud to announce its latest recognition for the delivery of AI-powered solutions that transform business operations. This attainment only further reiterates our commitment to offering innovative technologies through which processes are streamlined, enhancing operational efficiency. With this recognition, Envistudios resolidifies its commitment to empowering organizations to unleash the true power of AI. Because of our AI-enabled solutions, customers can reap a variety of rewards, from better decision-making to high productivity and optimized workflows. 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We empower organizations with the latest AI to achieve business excellence. Company Name: Envistudios Address: 2nd Floor College House, 17 King Edwards Road, Ruislip, London, United Kingdom, HA4 7AE Email: support@envistudios.com Phone number: +44 1253 547777 Envistudios empowers businesses with cutting-edge AI solutions. Our products, Infomente and Documente, harness NLP and ML to optimize operations, extract insights, and drive growth. This release was published on openPR.
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