Scientists Achieve Record-Long Schrödinger-Cat State
In a landmark achievement, physicists have sustained a Schrödinger-cat state for a record 1,400 seconds, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing and precision measurement
DoD Expands 5G Rollout to First Responders in California, Enhancing Emergency Communications
The Department of Defense (DoD) has begun deploying 5G communications infrastructure to first responders in California, marking a significant step toward improving emergency response capabilities. The initiative, part of the Pentagon’s broader push for secure and high-speed wireless networks, aims to enhance coordination among firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement agencies during crises. As wildfires and natural disasters intensify, federal and local officials stress the importance of robust, real-time connectivity in life-saving operations.
FCC Weighs GPS Alternatives in 900 MHz Band Spectrum Amid Security and Efficiency Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is evaluating alternative technologies to satellite-based GPS for operations in the 900 MHz spectrum, a move that could reshape critical telecommunications, national security, and commercial applications. The decision, expected later this year, comes as cybersecurity threats to GPS infrastructure grow and industry leaders push for more resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions.