Physics news — September 12, 2026

STM's Autonomous Systems Pass Field Tests

STM has successfully completed field tests of its new autonomous systems, including the TUNGA-X Hunter Drone, TOGAN, and NEST Smart Nest Systems. The tests demonstrated the systems' ability to counter threat UAVs, provide remote monitoring of critical facilities, and perform signal intelligence tasks.

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Sep 12, 2026, 08:13 UTC

Future Children: Designing Babies and Climate Concerns

Mohammad Mehdi Seyednaseri, a lawyer, discusses the potential implications of technology on children born in 2050. He argues that technology should serve children, not the other way around, and raises concerns about privacy, relationships, and independence. Seyednaseri also highlights the impact of climate change on future generations, suggesting that a child's right to a healthy environment is crucial for their life, health, and growth. He poses the question of whether parents will have the right to 'design' their children according to their preferences, raising ethical considerations about societal dignity and future.

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