What happens when a high-tech project fails?

Michael Dempsey Technology Reporter Reaction Engines Reaction Engines hoped one day its tech would power a reusable space plane “It was going great until it fell apart.” Richard Varvill recalls the emotional shock that hits home when a high-tech venture goes off the rails. The former chief technology officer speaks ruefully about his long career…

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Quantum satellite sets globe-spanning distance record

A satellite-carrying rocket blasts off from a commercial aerospace zone in China VCG/Getty Images A small quantum satellite created a secure link between ground stations in China and South Africa, sharing quantum-encrypted data over a record distance of 12,900 kilometres. Similar microsatellites could become part of a future quantum internet. The record-breaking feat, which occurred…

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Compliments | Alterations Needed

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Windows 11’s new update is reportedly proving a nightmare to install for some, but I’m hardly surprised given its messy rollout

Windows 11’s June update is failing to install for some people It’s complicated because Microsoft released an initial update this month – which was paused – and then a revised patch that replaced it This revised patch is also causing unfortunate bugs according to some reports Windows 11’s latest update is proving problematic for some…

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