A Ukrainian air defense brigade used the newly delivered German IRIS-T air defense system to destroy seven Russian cruise missiles during its first operational engagement by the unit, Militarnyi reported on 13 June. The Lviv-based anti-aircraft missile brigade achieved a new record during the…
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Trump embraces Israeli strike after arguing against it
President Donald Trump spent the bulk of this week saying he hoped Israel wouldn’t strike Iran. But by Friday, he was all in.
The president had hoped for more time to negotiate with Tehran over its nuclear program, but once Israel launched the massive attack, Trump embraced the new dynamic,…
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Brain food fight: Rutgers maps the hidden switch that turns cravings on and off
Scientists know the stomach talks to the brain, but two new studies from Rutgers Health researchers suggest the conversation is really a tug-of-war, with one side urging another bite, the other signaling “enough.”
Together, the papers in Nature Metabolism and Nature Communications trace the…
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Space-laser AI maps forest carbon in minutes—a game-changer for climate science
Satellite data used by archaeologists to find traces of ancient ruins hidden under dense forest canopies can also be used to improve the speed and accuracy to measure how much carbon is retained and released in forests.
Understanding this carbon cycle is key to climate change research, according…
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CRISPR-edited stem cells reveal hidden causes of autism
To allow studying the genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, a Kobe University research team created a bank of 63 mouse embryonic stem cell lines containing the mutations most strongly associated with the disorder. The achievement was made possible by developing a new and more efficient…
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Strategic catalyst plant hit in Russia’s Samara region – key to military fuel supply
The Novokuybyshevsk Catalyst Plant in Russia’s Samara region that produces catalysts essential for oil refinery operations has been attacked. This facility plays a critical role in ensuring fuel autonomy for the Russian military-industrial complex.
According to…
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ISW: Russia wants to modernize army for long war with Ukraine and possible NATO confrontation
On 12 June, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a new phase of government discussions on the State Rearmament Program for 2027–2036, with the agenda focused on advancing air defense, space systems, drone capabilities, and robotic technologies, according to a 13 June report from the…
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CinC Syrskyi orders new push to defend Ukrainian cities from nightly drone terror
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has tasked his command with improving the detection and interception of Russian strike drones that are terrorizing Ukrainian cities every night.
As reported by Ukrinform, Syrskyi announced this on
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Drone strike hits key Russian explosives plant in Stavropol
In Russia’s Stavropol area, the Nevinnomyssky Azot plant, which produces ammonia and ammonium nitrate for explosives and artillery shells, was attacked.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was announced on Telegram by Andrii Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering…
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