James Marinero
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I live on a boat and write as I sail slowly around the world. Follow me for a varied story diet: true stories, humor, tech, AI, travel, geopolitics and more. I also write techno thrillers, with six to my name. More of my stories on Medium
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US Accuses China of Secret Nuclear Testing: A New Arms Race Shadow?
In a stark escalation of nuclear rhetoric, the United States publicly accused China of conducting covert nuclear explosive tests, breaching the long-standing global moratorium on such activities, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
By James Marineroa day ago in Journal
New Hypersonic Missile for HIMARS Goes Into Production
Modern warfare is evolving more rapidly than ever before and the USA has been perceived as being behind China and Russia in the field of hypersonic missiles. Russia regularly uses the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched missile against civilian targets in Ukraine. The demand for rapid response and long-range precision has never been higher as the arms race intensifies.
By James Marinero2 days ago in Journal
Russian Attack Submarine Suffers Major Accident in Mediterranean Sea - Forced to Surface
Reports about a serious technical malfunction aboard a Russian Improved Kilo Class submarine in the Mediterranean Sea has drawn considerable international attention, largely due to the inherent risks involved in a naval incident of this nature, especially where Russia is involved.
By James Marinero4 days ago in Journal
How to Stop Russia Using Starlink to Control Deadly Drones Against Ukraine
This morning I read that Musk’s SpaceX has applied for a licence to increase the number of Starlink satellites to 1 million. I reacted rather strongly. There’s already too much junk in orbit. When I’m at sea the night sky is already spoiled just after sundown by strings of Starlink satellites. Yes, I’m becoming old and curmudgeonly, but now Musk’s expanding constellation is helping Russia murder Ukrainian citizens.
By James Marinero6 days ago in Journal
Major Breakthrough as Finns Develop a New Battery Technology
Those of you who follow me know that I have a thing about batteries and electrical power storage. I live on a boat and with my solar array and wind generator it’s a constant concern to avoid using a generator and ensure that my freezer has enough juice. I’ve been writing here about power storage systems and technologies for several years and still the stories keep coming!
By James Marinero8 days ago in Journal
Cerebras Continues the Long March of Moores Law
Historically, computer performance progress has been made by packing more and more devices — transistors — on to a chip. Wafer integration is reaching the physical limits of what can be fabricated, with just 2 nanometre (nm) between devices now being achieved. To do this fabricators use export-restricted extreme ultra-violet lithography machines from Dutch company ASML. China would love to have them.
By James Marinero8 days ago in Journal
Salt Typhoon and the Widespread Hacking of Western Telecoms Networks
China's Salt Typhoon campaign represents a fundamental shift in state-sponsored cyber espionage, moving away from the opportunistic targeting of individuals towards the systematic subversion of national telecommunications infrastructure. Attributed to contractors working for the Chinese Ministry of State Security based in Chengdu, this operation has exposed a profound structural vulnerability at the heart of Western democratic governance.
By James Marinero8 days ago in Journal
