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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
NASA issues challenge for public design of ejection system
July 16 (UPI) -- Dreaming of designing part of a rocket for NASA? The space organization is offering a challenge for those who think they can solve a capability gap in its Stratospheric Projectile Entry Experiment on Dynamics (SPEED), a two-stage stratospheric drop test architecture. SPEED is under development to bridge the state-of-the-art gap that many NASA flagship missions need to reduce system risk and allow more optimized designs via margin reduction, a NASA press release said. "As current ejection system designs are conceptual, complex and untested, NASA is looking for alternative ideas that can be incorporated into the design of their next iteration of SPEED flight vehicles to increase system reliability," NASA said in a statement. "We are challenging the public to design innovative concepts for a separation mechanism that can be used to assess NASA and commercial re-entry vehicle stability." The winnings: $7,000 in total prizes, including $3,000 for first place. "A successful outcome of this contest is a credible 3D model of a separation mechanism that is both cost-effective by utilizing easy-to-manufacture methods (such as 3D printing or laser/water jet cutting) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts and doesn't rely on high-energy systems like explosives," GrabCAD reported. The challenge began on Monday and ends Sept. 8. More details on the design specs and contest rules are on Solve the daily Crossword
UPI
16-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
NASA issues challenge for public design of ejection system
NASA is asking the public to help it with the design of an ejector system in its SPEED system. Image courtesy of NASA July 16 (UPI) -- Dreaming of designing part of a rocket for NASA? The space organization is offering a challenge for those who think they can solve a capability gap in its Stratospheric Projectile Entry Experiment on Dynamics (SPEED), a two-stage stratospheric drop test architecture. SPEED is under development to bridge the state-of-the-art gap that many NASA flagship missions need to reduce system risk and allow more optimized designs via margin reduction, a NASA press release said. "As current ejection system designs are conceptual, complex and untested, NASA is looking for alternative ideas that can be incorporated into the design of their next iteration of SPEED flight vehicles to increase system reliability," NASA said in a statement. "We are challenging the public to design innovative concepts for a separation mechanism that can be used to assess NASA and commercial re-entry vehicle stability." The winnings: $7,000 in total prizes, including $3,000 for first place. "A successful outcome of this contest is a credible 3D model of a separation mechanism that is both cost-effective by utilizing easy-to-manufacture methods (such as 3D printing or laser/water jet cutting) and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts and doesn't rely on high-energy systems like explosives," GrabCAD reported. The challenge began on Monday and ends Sept. 8. More details on the design specs and contest rules are on
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Blockchain: Telangana govt eyeing scalable adoption of emerging tech, mulls remote voting
Hyderabad: Telangana is deepening its commitment to blockchain innovation with a focus on real-world use cases, regulatory clarity, and public-interest applications. As Indian Web3 startups continue to migrate abroad due to regulatory uncertainties, the state govt is positioning itself as a model for responsible and scalable adoption of emerging technologies. Speaking at IBT25 India Blockchain Tour Hyderabad node, Jayesh Ranjan, special chief secretary for Special Project (SPEED) and Investment Cell, outlined a series of ongoing initiatives and upcoming pilots designed to embed blockchain into sectors like finance, agriculture, governance, and infrastructure. One of the earliest successes is T-Chits, a blockchain-backed platform for regulating chit funds. 'It is no longer a pilot. It's scaled and in public use,' Ranjan said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Telangana is not just experimenting with blockchain in finance. Traceability systems for seeds have been introduced to help farmers avoid spurious products. Vehicle registrations are now recorded on a blockchain ledger to ensure the Road Transport Authority doesn't lose revenue during resales or unreported transfers, Ranjan explained. However, the use case that the govt is most excited about isn't yet public-facing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It's remote voting. 'We've tested a system where citizens can vote from home, using AI-based facial recognition and blockchain security,' Ranjan said. 'Voting in India is full of distrust. Even EVMs are questioned, despite being tamper-proof. But this pilot showed that remote voting can be done without even one percent doubt. It might take time to launch this on a full scale because the idea needs some time to settle in.' Land, for instance, is high on Telangana's list. With ownership disputes, fraud, and unclear transactions bogging down the real estate market, the state sees blockchain-backed land records as a gamechanger. The next cohort of the Web3 sandbox will focus entirely on asset tokenization, including land, intellectual property, and climate-linked assets, added Ranjan. Sukriti Govil, consultant with the govt's emerging technologies wing, spoke about the risks that come with AI. 'We've been careful to avoid use cases involving financial transactions because of regulatory constraints. But we're actively working on frameworks around asset organisation, especially in sectors that need policy clarity and licensing structures. Legacy laws can't address the risks that come with tokenization and AI. We need new digital asset laws that allows us to differentiate between types of tokens, whether they represent data, utility, or securities,' she explained. 'In parallel, Telangana is building TGDeX, Telangana Digital Exchange, which will be launched on Wednesday. It will be started with AI use cases, but the plan is to expand it to blockchain-based applications, particularly secure data exchange. Pilot experiments using blockchain under TGDeX are expected to begin next year,' added Govil. Ranjan announced that they are setting up an accelerator for experiential tourism. It will use technologies like blockchain to preserve and authenticate Telangana's heritage, from the Kakatiya to the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties, and enable immersive, verified cultural experiences for tourists.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Turnstile Taking ‘Never Enough' On Tour
With their new Roadrunner album NEVER ENOUGH poised for career-best debuts on the U.S. and U.K. charts, Turnstile have announced a fall North American tour in support of it. Dates begin Sept. 15 in Nashville and wind down Oct. 19 in Orlando, Fl. Presale tickets will be available tomorrow (June 11). Turnstile will bring along a host of awesome support bands for the outing, with SPEED and Jane Remover performing every night and Amyl & the Sniffers, Blood Orange and Mannequin Pussy dropping by for select shows. More from Spin: On Their First Album In 24 Years, We Need Pulp 'More' Than Ever 40 Years Ago, R.E.M.'s 'Fables of the Reconstruction' Marked a Darker Tone for the Band Röyksopp's Freedom Frequency The Baltimore-reared band celebrated the release of NEVER ENOUGH with a June 5 concert Under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, N.Y., and with the Tribeca Festival debut of an accompanying visual album. Paramore's Hayley Williams was on hand to support at both events. Turnstile will also be on stage tonight in Athens. Sep. 15 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle ~Sep. 17 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater ^Sep. 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at Mann ^Sep. 20 – Boston, MA – The Stage at Suffolk Downs ^Sep. 21 – Buffalo, NY – The Outer Harbor at Terminal B ^Sep. 23 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! #Sep. 24 – Richmond, VA – Brown's Island #Sep. 26 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island ^Sep. 27 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory ^Sep. 28 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Waterworks Park ^Sep. 30 – Denver, CO – Project 70 Under the Bridge ^Oct. 03 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock *Oct. 04 – Los Angeles, CA – Exposition Park + Oct. 05 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium +Oct. 07 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater + Oct. 08 – Portland, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn + Oct. 10 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park + Oct. 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater + Oct. 14 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater + Oct. 15 – Houston, TX – White Oak Lawn +Oct. 16 – Fort Worth, TX – Panther Island Pavilion + Oct. 18 – Miami, FL – III Points *Oct. 19 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheatre + + with Amyl & the Sniffers, SPEED, Jane Remover^ with Mannequin Pussy, SPEED, Jane Remover# with Blood Orange, SPEED, Jane Remover~ with SPEED, Jane Remover To see our running list of the top 100 greatest rock stars of all time, click here.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Upset with poor performance, Revanth shakes up the CMO
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy took up the first rejig in the chief minister's office (CMO) on Wednesday. Sources in the govt said that CM A Revanth Reddy was not happy with the performance of some officers. These officers are expected to be shunted out of the CMO and new officers will be inducted. Retired IAS officer KS Sreenivasa Raju , who is currently an advisor to the state govt on infrastructure and projects, has been appointed as principal secretary in the CMO. Raju, a 1999 batch officer from Andhra Pradesh, took voluntary retirement last year and was appointed as advisor to the govt on infrastructure and projects. Prior to that, he was on deputation for two years as secretary to the roads and buildings (R&B) department in the BRS govt. He is the second principal secretary in the CMO to be appointed after his retirement. At present, V Seshadri is the principal secretary in the CMO. The govt is likely to divide the subjects between the two principal secretaries. Official sources said that appointing a retired officer as principal secretary is not new and is being practised in various states across the country. "In the BRS govt, retired IAS officer S Narsinga Rao was appointed as principal secretary to the CM by KCR in 2014 and continued till 2023. Orders are generally issued by the chief secretary and the secretaries of the respective departments on the instructions of the CMO, and the officers in the CMO act as a bridge between the officers and the CMO," an official of the general administration department (GAD) said. Shahnawaz Qasim, an IPS officer and secretary in the CMO, has been transferred and posted as director general of the Drugs Control Administration (DCA) after the retirement of VB Kamalasan Reddy. Similarly, the name of another principal secretary in CMO and Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer G Chandrasekhar Reddy has been cleared as chief information commissioner (CIO) and the orders are expected in a day or two. The CMO's joint secretary, Sangeetha Satyanarayana, has already been transferred from the CMO to become the director of health and also the chief executive officer of the Aarogyasri trust. The CM reportedly realised that some projects, especially in Greater Hyderabad and Future City, were not moving forward due to a lack of coordination between the departments and the CMO. Some senior officers said that some junior officers lacked experience in the field and could not deliver as per the CM's expectations. Realising this, special chief secretary cadre officer Jayesh Ranjan has been appointed as the chief executive officer of the industry and investment cell in the CMO and for Speed Proactive Efficient and Effective Delivery (SPEED) to boost the flagship programmes, official sources said.
