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In 2015, the US Naval Academy put celestial navigation back in the syllabus after dropping it in 1998; officers learn the sextant in case GPS is jammed or spoofed- In 1942, Hedy Lamarr co-patented a system to protect torpedo signals; 55 years later, the Hollywood star received recognition for her wireless innovation
- A 1967 promise to keep space peaceful faces a new test: What happens when satellites become targets? America’s space weapons reveal a new battlefield
- Forget tanks, fighter jets: US, Russia & China are preparing for battles beyond Earth, where destroying one satellite could disrupt an entire military networkSpace is now a contested military domain as nations develop capabilities to disrupt satellites. The United States, Russia, and China are en...08 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffectedThe Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could caus...13 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...13 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...05 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- GPS suddenly went dark. Minutes later, a medical plane crashed into a New Mexico mountainA medical evacuation flight crashed in New Mexico after GPS failure. The aircraft lost navigation due to a military jamming exercise nearby...05 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should notConstant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independ...04 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Why people are using aluminium foil to keep their phones cool in summer; Does this simple hack really work?Smartphones can overheat due to external heat sources and prolonged usage. Aluminium foil can act as a temporary heat shield by reflecting ...02 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- She was an actress, a scientist and was called world's most beautiful woman. Few knew her invention shaped Bluetooth, GPS and modern Wi-Fi. Who is she?Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star. According to the National Women's History Museum, the Austrian-American actress co-invented a W...28 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Pilots' grouping ALPA India seeks suspension of Indian airlines' flights to West AsiaIn March this year also, the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) had asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) t...20 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- Does wrapping your phone in aluminum foil block tracking? The truth behind this viral privacy hackWrapping phones in aluminum foil offers minimal privacy protection. This method causes phones to struggle for network connection and drains...20 Jul, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Russian military satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions are jamming GPS signals across Europe; incidents go back to 2019, new study warnsMysterious GPS disruptions across Europe, affecting vast areas for years, are now linked to a Russian military satellite network. A new stu...08 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
- From Europe to India, IATA sounds alarm over rising GPS interference in flightsGlobal airlines are facing a growing concern as GPS spoofing and jamming incidents have risen, demanding increased pilot vigilance. IATA da...14 Dec, 2025, 09.21 PM IST
- DGCA asks pilots, air traffic controllers to report GPS spoofing within 10 min of occurrencesIn recent days, incidents of GPS spoofing and interference has been reported in and around the national capital's Indira Gandhi Internation...11 Nov, 2025, 09.05 PM IST
- Aviation regulator DGCA compiling data on GPS spoofing instancesIndia's aviation regulator DGCA is gathering information on GPS interference and spoofing. Delhi airport has reported multiple incidents re...06 Nov, 2025, 07.13 PM IST
- Air India pilots declared emergency, forced to divert due to GPS interference over Middle EastAn Air India flight from Vienna to Delhi diverted to Dubai. GPS interference severely impacted the aircraft's navigation and control system...15 Oct, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
- Putin may have started a new hybrid war that could cripple everything in Europe, from cars to bombsRussia's electronic warfare capabilities are increasingly targeting GPS systems across Europe, causing disruptions to civilian and military...02 Sep, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
- Aircraft makers need to come out with SOPs for airlines to deal with GPS spoofing situations: IATAIATA urges aircraft manufacturers to provide guidance for airlines facing increasing GPS interference and spoofing, especially near conflic...03 Jun, 2025, 08.05 PM IST
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