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SpaceX delivers truckload of Starlink dishes to Ukraine, as promised

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Packed with at least 100-200 dishes, SpaceX’s delivery will thus hopefully ensure that thousands or even tens of thousands of Ukrainians will be able to stay connected to high-quality internet in the event that Russia’s invasion begins to a larger toll on the country’s connectivity infrastructure. Good to see.

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Nuclear Energy Brinkmanship in Ukraine

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A battle of nerves and steel is raging at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which Russia captured in March. But Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy and nuclear power firm Energoatom say a broader risk calculus supports keeping the plant running. It also left the plant with just one grid connection, compared with 7 preinvasion connections.

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Ram introduces Doblò-based 2015 Ram ProMaster City van

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The front-wheel drive 2015 Ram ProMaster City will be offered in two-seat cargo van and five-seat passenger wagon configurations and is powered by the 2.4-liter As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter As a comparison, the 2015 Ford Transit Connect small van, when equipped with the 1.6-liter

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS stylish explorer (right) and Mercedes-Benz Concept X-CLASS powerful adventurer (left). The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. Mercedes said that the X-Class will also set new standards in the segment with regard to connected life.

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Video Friday: Turkey Sandwich

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We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. Now spend 10 minutes watching a telepresence robot assemble a turkey sandwich. CoRL 2022 : 14–18 December 2022, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Enjoy today's videos! Happy Thanksgiving, for those who celebrate it.

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This Computer Pioneer’s Invention Made Zoom Possible

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Many IEEE members credit a parent or a teacher for encouraging them to pursue an engineering career, but for Erol Gelenbe it was his next-door neighbor in his hometown of Ankara, Turkey. He started selling the idea to me and even bribed me by promising an internship at Philips , where he had connections. That was in the late 1950s.

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