IN A NUTSHELL ⚠️ A technician’s error at the Golfech nuclear power plant went undetected for 18 hours, risking a meltdown. 💧 Proper cooling systems are essential to prevent nuclear reactor overheating and potential disasters. 🔧 The incident underscores the need for enhanced safety protocols and continuous vigilance in nuclear […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 NASA collaborates with the University of Leicester to test a new americium-241-powered Stirling generator. 🔋 The Stirling generator’s design enables continuous operation with minimal wear, crucial for deep-space missions. 🌌 Americium-241 provides a long-lasting alternative to plutonium-238, enhancing energy reliability for spacecraft. 🌍 NASA’s innovation in […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The U.S. Space Force and Gravitics collaborate on a pioneering orbital aircraft carrier to enhance satellite deployment. 🔒 This technology safeguards sensitive electronics from space’s harsh conditions, improving satellite security. 🤝 Public-private partnerships are crucial in maintaining U.S. space superiority and advancing technological innovations. 🌌 The […]

On 11 August 2025, California employers scored some relief from a rigidly applied arbitration statute with the California Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court (Hohenshelt).  In Hohenshelt, the Court addressed California Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.98 (the Payment Statute), the controversial 2019 amendment declaring that […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔧 China’s new device cuts undersea cables at unprecedented depths, doubling previous technological capabilities. 🌍 The device’s potential military applications raise global security concerns, especially near strategic locations. 🚢 China’s growing submersible fleet highlights its expanding influence in oceanic infrastructure and resource extraction. 🤝 International cooperation is […]

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a peer-review publication in the legal profession, has recognized more than 350 K&L Gates lawyers in 24 offices as top legal talent across various industries and practice areas. In addition, close to 50 of the firm’s lawyers were named in Best […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Ursa Major lands a $32.9 million contract to supply H13 engines for Stratolaunch’s Talon-A. ✈️ Talon-A is a reusable hypersonic vehicle, crucial for U.S. military technology advancement. 🔧 Upgraded engines promise more thrust and longer lifespan, enhancing hypersonic testing capabilities. 🌐 The collaboration strengthens U.S. efforts […]