Some aspects of the Cold War are being reignited in the wake of deteriorating relationships among the United States, Russia, and China. What truly restarted the nuclear arms race is Russia and China’s renewed belief that they’re able to outpace the United States and each other in terms of technology — be it offensively or defensively. However, they’re now taking this fight to space with new antimissile technology that can strike down newly developed space gliders which can deliver nuclear weapons beyond the reach of old missile defence systems. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
