Two space scholars explain why they think that is unlikely.
Category: Advanced Technologies
US State-Affiliated NewsGuard Targets Consortium News
The Pentagon and State Dept.-linked outfit, with an ex-N.S.A. and C.I.A. director on its board, is accusing Consortium News of publishing “false content” on Ukraine, reports Joe Lauria.
Impending Roe v Wade Demise Spotlights Privacy Risk for Everyone
Wealthy Nations Carving Up Space & Its Riches
The future of space could be a gold rush for resources – and not everyone will benefit, writes Theodora Ogden.
Facebook Warns About Consortium News Story
Facebook has put out contradictory warnings about a Consortium News article on the Bucha massacre: it both says the piece does and does not violate its standards. Joe Lauria reports.
WATCH: THE KILL CLOUD — Networked Warfare, Drones & AI
A two-day conference on drone warfare and other advanced technological means of killing starts at noon EDT today from Berlin. Watch it here.
Britain & NATO’s Nuclear Posture
To most, the idea of fighting a nuclear war seems absurd — the assumption being that a nuclear balance provides stability, writes Paul Rogers. But this has never been the case.
Global South Moves Towards Vaccine Sovereignty
The authors report on vaccine production in countries that came out on the short end of supply deals in 2021.
Pharma Effort to Kill Africa’s Covid Vaccine Exposed
“To push for the termination of this lifesaving project in order to protect the interests of pharmaceutical companies is shameful,” said one advocate.
Military Industry Healthier Than Ever
Sadly, but all too predictably, Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops and contractors from Afghanistan hasn’t generated even the slightest peace dividend, writes William D. Hartung.