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Lightning, Part 1

Lightning poses a constant threat to modern aircraft, striking airframes far more often than most people realize. This overview explores early research, lightning‑strike behavior, current waveforms, attachment zones, and the structural factors that influence induced currents inside today’s increasingly complex aircraft.

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FCC Issues Annual PIRATE Act Report

The FCC has released its latest PIRATE Act enforcement report, detailing millions in penalties, new forfeiture orders, and actions against property owners connected to illegal radio broadcasts. The Commission says additional enforcement measures are expected as monitoring continues into FY 2026.

FCC Expected to Exempt Amateur Radio Operators from Foreign Adversary Reporting Requirements

The FCC is preparing to exempt amateur radio operators from foreign adversary reporting requirements, following ARRL advocacy. The ruling recognizes that amateur licensees do not provide public communications services, minimizing national‑security risk and simplifying compliance for the U.S. amateur radio community.

FCC Approves Expanded Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band

The FCC has approved expanded unlicensed use of the 6GHz band, opening the door for new high‑power geofenced variable power (GVP) devices. The ruling supports next‑generation Wi‑Fi performance, AR/VR applications, automation, and short‑range hotspots while protecting licensed services from interference.

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A Dash of Maxwell’s: A Maxwell’s Equations Primer

Through mathematical precision, Glen Dash offers a comprehensive exploration of Maxwell's Equations, revealing the intricate mechanisms by which electric and magnetic fields interact to explain electromagnetic radiation and fundamentally shape our technological understanding of modern electronics and communications.

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U.S. HHS to Investigate Cellphone Radiation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will launch a new study examining potential health effects of cellphone radiation, following the FDA’s removal of older web pages on the topic. The review aims to clarify scientific gaps amid evolving wireless technologies.

FCC Expected to Expand Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band

The FCC is creating a new device category that will supercharge Wi-Fi and unlock outdoor AR/VR applications. Geofenced variable power devices operate at higher power levels in the 6GHz band—overcoming current limitations and enabling next-generation wireless innovation.

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Electronic Warfare: Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

When threats evolve faster than countermeasures, traditional electronic warfare fails. Discover why militaries are abandoning closed systems for open architectures—and how AI and machine learning are transforming the electromagnetic spectrum into warfare's primary battlefield.

A Combat Scenario-Based Model for Quantifying Ethical Decision‑Making in Military AI

Can military AI make ethical decisions in combat? Researchers developed a mathematical model integrating national ethics, international law, and battlefield variables. Testing across 38 scenarios revealed which situations need human oversight—and which don't.

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