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Mysterious Pods on China’s H-6K Bomber Raise Questions About Its Next Upgrade
China’s H-6K bomber has been spotted with suspected electronic warfare pods that could disrupt enemy radar. Their identity and operational role remain unconfirmed.
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US Army greenlights sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to improve Ukraine’s combat system
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US ally’s new warship with 21-cell missile defense system delivers increased battle superiority
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12 missiles atop Chinese Humvee-like vehicle hint at major air defense upgrade
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Kongsberg lands contract boost to expand underwater drone capabilities
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Fish switch leaders 2.8 times a second to stay in sync, reveals a virtual reality study
Scientists used virtual reality to discover how fish swim in schools, switching leader 2.8 times in a second.
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Culture
Why can’t data centers simply move to the Arctic or beneath the ocean?
The Arctic and ocean offer natural cooling for data centers. So why aren't more companies building servers in these unusual locations?
Interesting Engineering
Technology
Aging warships to get Western eyes to improve naval gun targeting with modern tech
Chess Dynamics has landed a £3 million contract to upgrade two of Indonesia's aging warships with its SeaEagle optical targeting system.
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Windows 11 tries new shortcuts for Xbox gaming mode and search
The latest Windows Insider builds revamp search with filters, actions, and phone controls.
The Verge
Technology
Intestine-inspired bacterial biobattery creates 8 times the power
The small intestine has several functions, including chemical digestion, nutrient and water absorption, hormone secretion, immune defense, and now, apparently, inspiring better battery designs.
New Atlas
Arts
9 nightmarish sci-fi spaceships to crawl aboard for Halloween if you dare
Grab your high-lumen flashlight and gargantuan gun to explore these vicious vessels
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Best Buy is bundling a $100 gift card with touchscreen MacBook Pro preorders
The gift card helps to offset the high starting price.
The Verge
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Vic Mensa can’t live without the Voice Memos app
Between his music, acting, podcast, activism, and businesses, Vic Mensa wears a lot of hats.
The Verge
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Four fans arrested at Bradford-Huddersfield derby
The men, aged 18, 23, 45 and 52, were detained after trouble before and during the match.
BBC News World
Sport
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd: How the players rated
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd: How the Chelsea players rated
BBC News World
Sport
Rogers shines, 3/10 for sent-off Martinez - player ratings for Chelsea v Man Utd
Player ratings as Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer score second-half goals in Chelsea's home win over Manchester United, who have Lisandro Martinez sent off.
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Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd - send us your thoughts
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd: Have your say
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Your pictures: Rural autumn scenes
The BBC's Weather Watchers capture scenes of the ever-changing weather in the region.
BBC News World
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Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
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Sport
Barrow sign Stoke defender Otegbayo on loan
In-form National League side Barrow bring in young Stoke City defender Pijus Otegbayo on loan until January.
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