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Robots with flamethrows fight against shotguns

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That the war in Ukraine is breaking all the molds of the war tactics of conflicts of the past, is out of any doubt. Interestingly, the battle that is fought is a test field where the more advanced technologies of military artillery, with other ideas that worked in such distant contests Like World War I. In fact, to the Ukrainian application of the “Davis Canyon”, Russia has replicated with a plane of the same era. And, in the meantime, the first flamethrower robot appears. Reinvent the obsolete. As we said, Russia has resorted to such an unusual method as revealing the growing pressure that Ukraine exerts with its unmanned air attacks: adapting the old training plane YAK-52 as a rudimentary anti -Didish platform. As? Armed with A semi -automatic shotgun and a multispectral sensor under the wing. The aircraft, now called YAK-52B2, has been redesigned to detect and knock down long-range drones that fly over the Russian territory, especially those of unidirectional attack such as the AN-196 Liutyi or non -manned versions of ultraliger planes such as Airrakt A-22used by Ukraine to hit the enemy borders. This adaptation remembers the experiments of the Soviet era with the YAK-52B, a counterinsurgent version armed with guns and rockets that never reached serial production, but now finds a Luck of rebirth Forced by the new conditions of the battlefield. Improvised solution. The Appearance of YAK-52B2 It responds to the growing limitations of traditional Russian anti -aircraft systems, increasingly saturated or deployed in the front. Putin himself publicly admitted, after a wave of attacks in May 2024, that Moscow’s aerial defense worked in shape “Satisfactory” but improvable. In this context, a slow, cheap plane, with good maneuverability at low altitude and capable of operating from makeshift airfields can offer an additional layer of punctual defenseespecially useful for protecting critical infrastructures away from the front. The use of electrooptic sensors and an on -board shooting computer allows nightly or adverse climatic conditions, just when Ukrainian drones are usually launched. However, the chosen armament (A 12 caliber shotgun, probably a Semi -automatic saiga) raises serious operational doubts due to its extremely limited reach, especially In combat Aire-Airewhere shooting at such a short distance can involve collisions with debris or the premature detonation of the enemy drone. FrEE OF THE SENSOR TORRET BELOW THE YAK-52B2 WING A new phase of unmanned war. At the same time that Russia has used its modified Yak-52, an unprecedented evolution of drones has appeared. Ukraine has approved officially the Incorporation of Krampusa non -manned land vehicle (UGV), who has earned the nickname of “ruling robot” for its ability to launch thermobárica rounds RPV-16an ammunition that disperses fuel in the air and lights it, generating a devastating explosion. This authorization places it among the more than 80 designs of terrestrial drones already supported by kyiv, consolidating a tendency of technological diversification that seeks to maximize the operational autonomy of the Ukrainian army. The Krampus, of Local designit has been conceived as a robust platform for missions so much offensives as defensive against infantry and light armored vehicles, and is driven by two silent engines that allow it to cross complicated land such as thick forests, swamps or slopes, without losing mobility under extreme weather conditions. The flamethrower used RPV 16 Lethal effect With the ability to be transported in the back of a truck, this hybrid incorporates a video camera and even Four RPV-16 pitchers On a single use, which suggests that the robot can shoot those four times before requiring replenishment. Although the ministry has not revealed its operational autonomy or the amount of ammunition that it can load, it has confirmed that its control systems are designed to Resist electronic interferencewhich is crucial in a saturated front of electronic warfare. Your battery also allows you to remain in motion for several hours or stay in waiting mode For long periods, which increases its tactical utility in prolonged or ambush operations. Advantages of weight and permanence. The incorporation of krampus, what’s doubt, is an evolution (Another one) In the use of drones, traditionally focused on aerial vehicles, taking advantage of the unique advantages of the UGVas its ability to transport major explosive loadsits usefulness for mining cleaning missions, or even the evacuation of injured in extreme situations. This versatility has caused Ukrainian units to develop Your own UGV models With mounted machine guns, capable of operating at distances of up to 20 kilometers and normally coordinated with aerial recognition drones to detect mines, traps or enemy positions. Technological mutation: the past. The appearance of Russian Yak-52 “Vitaminate”together with the Krampus Ukranian They are faithful mirrors of what is happening in the front: past and future intermingle. The conversion of Yak-52 in a kind of drone hunter reflects the deeply adaptive and decentralized character of modern conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In the absence of clear technological superiority, both sides are forced to reuse available resources with creativity and urgency. As we have told before, the proliferation of Cheap and effective drones He has caused even air forces to be forced to rethink their doctrines. Technological mutation: The future. On the other sidewalk, the adoption of robots, Like Krampusit is not only a sample of technical innovation, but a direct measure for replace soldiers in the most dangerous areas of the front. In a context where human casualties accumulate and the exhaustion of personnel is a constant, the UGV represent an alternative to maintain the offensive without depending exclusively of human sacrifice. Its implementation also sends a clear message about the evolution of the conflict: the war in Ukraine is no longer only a territorial or geopolitical dispute, but an extreme laboratory where the role of military technology of the 21st century is redefined … with help of the last century. Image | Defense Ministry of Ukraine, Voidwanderer In Xataka | To hunt Russian drones, Ukraine is resorting to a revolutionary technique … from World War I In Xataka | The … Read more

Russia opened her prisons to fight in Ukraine. The problem is that they are returning free … and they were convicted murderers

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In the month of January several data and figures of the war in Ukraine were known through the Institute for the Study of War. We already knew that among the many paradoxes that the conflict threw, one of them had to do with The economic “value” that he had a Russian soldier in his native country. However, then another reality was also revealed: Moscow’s casualties on the front led the Kremlin to implement drastic strategies to fill their ranks, opening the door of their prisons To recruit criminals of all fur. The problem has arrived months later, when many of those soldiers are returning home. Return murderers. I told it a few days ago in Exclusive Washington Post. As we said, the war in Ukraine opened a Unusual and disturbing door: convict criminals, even murderers and rapists, could obtain forgiveness of the State If they agreed to fight in the front. This macabre pact has now resulted in a new wave of violence in the interior of the country, fed by veterans and former inmates who, after surviving the war, return home as free men and, in many cases, returning to crime. Real examples. In The report There were tremendous stories like Yekaterina Polyanskayamurdered with a knife by its ex -husband in an Achinsk park, Siberia. Shortly before, the man had also killed his new partner. This was only one of the numerous cases that have shaken communities that fear to see how their worst executioners escape from punishment under a war medal. In a dystopian turn of events, his aggressor, Kirill Cheplygin, currently arrested, has requested Go back to the forehead To avoid their conviction, and the neighbors, terrified, have started a campaign to prevent their possible return. It is not an isolated case: other criminals have followed that way, some so monstrous like Nikolai Ogolobyakconvicted By cannibalism and murderor Viktor Savvinov, who, after being pardoned by fighting, killed brutally to two more peopleincluding a decorated teacher. The pattern is repeated: atrocious crimes, a brief step by prison, armed redemption in the front and, for many, definitive impunity. Between war heroes and predators. In the background, a story that We already count in the month of January and that the New York Times published Exclusive: Russian authorities promoted this policy with patriotic rhetoric and institutional fatalism. According to Kremlin, shedding blood on the battlefield can even redeem the cruelest of criminals. In fact, They counted the reports that the official press portrays them as a new heroic elite, and the Censorship Law prevents openly criticizing to those who have fought in the so -called “special military operation”. However, in the streets, especially in rural or peripheral communities, imposes fear. Families of victims live knowing that the murderers of their daughters, mothers or neighbors could Return armedproud and without control. Cases like Oksana Pekhtelevawhose daughter was murdered with sadism by her ex -boyfriend and tortured for hours without the police intervened, she learned by the press that the man had been released and sent to the front. Today he doesn’t know where he is, or if he will return. An arbitrariness that breaks any possibility of justice. Plus: citizen protests run into a wall of Institutional indifferencewhile the crimes accumulate in those margins of the heroism officialized. Brutality and abandonment. Within the Russian army itself, violence is not only against the enemy. According to The reports With which the post has been made, there are dozens of documents that describe commanders who “cancel” their own soldiers by sending them to suicidal missions, punishing them in cages, burying them alive or hitting them. In total psychological support, structural brutality has transformed thousands of men In human bombs ready to explode. To all this we must add another “bad” of wars: Alcoholism has shotwith record figures for consumption after the invasion of Ukraine, and the crime rates They have reached levels not seen for a decade. He Washington Post counted Cases such as Danil Akhipov, who fled from the country after flying their hand and defecting, which describe a front where superiors treat soldiers as cannon flesh and human life is not worth much. AkHipov explained to the environment that, of every fifteen men in his assault unit, Only three survived to each operation. The result: a dehumanized army, full of combatants With posttraumatic stressaccustomed to killing and now reintegrated into society without supervision or purpose. No exit for victims. Meanwhile, the Legal and political framework Russia seems to reinforce this spiral of impunity. The law, as we said, consecrates forgiveness as a reward for combat, without evaluating the risk of freeing certain individuals. Neither multiple sexual crimes nor particularly sadistic murders prevent access to this kind of “war pardon.” Ukraine too approved a law A year ago, it allows “minor” criminals to fight, but those convicted of murders, sexual crimes or violations of national security laws are prohibited from doing so. In addition, the victims and their relatives are not informed in Russia, nor do they have access to legal resources to oppose, and in many cases they do not even know that their aggressors were released until It’s too late. The political elite, armored by institutional machinery, ignores citizens’ requests. For many, to live in the same city or town that who killed his mother or daughter is a daily hell. And yet there is no legal tools To protect them. Trauma mirror without justice. The documents and the experiences collected For the Times and The post They reflect a reality that has surely been repeated in all wars and conflicts of the last centuries. In the case of Russia it is not only a consequence of the armed conflict, but the consolidation of a model that sacrifices justice, security and truth in favor of a warmongering rhetoric that makes criminals patriots. Because of its proximity, the parallels with the return of traumatized veterans after Afghanistan in the 80s serve as warning, but the difference is that today impunity … Read more

It is a fight to improve the quality of life

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Throughout the existence of our species, we have given menopause, an unavoidable stage of women’s life, for some bearable, for others more suffered. However, the last decades have served us to learn a lot from female reproductive health, and that learning has opened the door to something that would seem unthinkable: delay and even end menopause. To fight something, the first step is to understand it, and perhaps we are not bad to clarify this concept. Menopause It is the stage that marks the end of female reproductive life, but leads to a series of changes that go beyond the mere end of menstruations. Menopause It usually occurs In women aged between 45 and 55 and is the process marked by the end of women’s reproductive capacity. The term “perimenopause” is often used to refer to the transition period, a period that usually extends several years. During perimenopausechanges are experienced both in the menstrual cycle, which can be lengthened or shortened; and at the level of estrogens produced by these organs. Progesterone production also falls. “Unlike other organs, ovaries experience accelerated aging, with a drastic drop in its functionality that begins in the 30,” explained to National Geographic ZEV Williams, director of the Fertility Center of Columbia University. Menopause not only implies internal changes but also has very palpable effects for those who go through it. Sophocals are perhaps the symptom that we most strongly associate with this process, although all symptoms depend on the case. The List of symptoms Common includes, in addition to changes in menstrual regularity and suffocation, strong or accelerated heartbeat, night sweat, skin redness, or sleeping problems. Changes in the vagina that take pain during sexual intercourse, urine escapes and more frequent infections can also occur. Menopause is not common in the animal kingdom: only a few species reach the end of their reproductive stage throughout their lives, which has intrigued experts for years. Does it make any evolutionary sense? The truth is that we do not know, so there are different hypotheses to explain this phenomenon. One of them is the Grandma’s hypothesis. This hypothesis proposes that living after the reproductive stage could have helped our ancestors to take a role beyond the breeding of the first generation of descendants. That is, allowing grandmothers to take care of their grandchildren or other relatives without having their own children to attend. There are also those who believe that menopause is not due to our evolution but is the effect of our growing life expectancy. While it is true that the human being has a relatively long life expectancy And increasingly extensive, we must bear in mind that throughout history it would not have been strange to see women reaching the end of their reproductive stage. And yes, life expectancy at birth has changed a lot, but the life expectancy fulfilled an age has done it to a lesser extent. For example, in the 1840s, the life expectancy of a person reached at 10 was over 57 years. More than 60 once the 20th. Ending with menopause At birth, the ovules that will give rise to the next generation are already located in the ovaries. We might think that, as it is a limited number of ovules, stretching the amount of menstrual cycles would be impossible, but the truth is that the number of ovules with which it is born gives for several lives, since this number is Between million and two million of gametes. These are disappearing, but it is estimated that during puberty the number of oocytes is about 300,000. Menopause is not a direct consequence of the exhaustion of these cells but of the aging of the organs that house them, the ovaries. The possibility of delaying the aging of these organs opens a way to prolong their reproductive life and their endocrine role. One of the promising techniques in this context is frozen ovarian tissue. This is a technique designed to simplify the process of extraction of ovules in people with cancer who want to maintain their fertility after very aggressive treatments. The technique, still experimental, is based on extracting tissue from the organ, freezing it and then reimpling it, could open the path to delay the menopausal process. According to their developerswhen reimplanting the fabric, this could be reimplanted in successive sessions, gradually lengthening the fertile age of those who decide to submit to treatment. The developers of the technique published last year An article In the magazine American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology in which they detailed their proposal. The Rapamycin It is a compound that could help us to delay menopause without going through the operating room. It is a already known drugderived from a bacterium, Streptomyces Hygroscopicusand used in other contexts for their immunosuppressive and antiproliferative properties. Recently, a team led by Williams, tested this drug. The treatment starts from the capacity of this compound to inhibit a protein related to aging, called MTOR. The provisional results of the study They gave rise to optimismbut we would still be in early stages of the investigation. Often if we have wondered if we can do something we also have to ask ourselves if it is a good idea to do so. Or the less ask ourselves, and all this for what? The answer in this case can be as simple as improving the lives of people who are going through this stage, whose symptoms can lead to a loss of quality of life and whose consequences may be complicated to fit sometimes. But there is even more. Because trying to stop menopause can also serve us as motivation when it comes to understanding it better, which could lead us to solve indirectly linked problems. For example, we know that the late appearance of menopause It has been associated with a lower bone loss in the elderly, as well as a lower risk of vascular and dementia diseases. Know why it can be of great help when improving the … Read more

Spain has fought the fight against gender violence. And it is translating into mortal failures

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A woman named Lina went to the police last January. His ex -part Viogén. This system, based on an algorithm, determined that Lina was a “medium” risk person. Three weeks later it was allegedly murdered For your partner. It is not the first time that something like this happens, and shows that we have a serious problem with our potential dependence on algorithms. The origin of Viogén. The Interior Ministry development In 2007 the Viogén system (integral monitoring in cases of gender violence). Among its objectives was to make a risk prediction and, depending on that prediction, monitoring and protection of the victims. How it works. The system is based on the collection and analysis from various sources such as police complaints, protection orders or criminal record. In the complaint, for example, a series of questions about the episode of the aggression, the situation of the victim, the children, the aggressor’s profile or the aggravating vulnerability, such as economic dependence are asked. Risk levels. From that evaluation one of the four levels of risk is assigned to each case (1 – low, 2 – medium, 3 – high, 4 – extreme). Each of them entails specific measures that may include from the allocation of telecare devices to remote orders. At the extreme risk, women have 24 -hour police surveillance. Viogén 2. The system has evolved since its creation and in recent months its second version has been implemented, Viogén 2. As explained in article 14the algorithm was updated with novelties such as eliminating the unreissented risk and hindering the inactivation of open cases. Thus, a new supervised inactivation modality appears that sets police control mechanisms for a period of six months extendable to one year. That makes it possible to monitor cases in which police experts have not appreciated the existence of risk for women or this is low. Zero protocol. There are also modifications that will allow the victim to request it in a “voluntary, manifest and repeated” way to inactivate cases of unattended risk, low or medium. Even so, the so -called “zero protocol” designed to minimize the risk of victims who express their desire not to denounce. According to the Macro -New Equalitythe vast majority of victims do not report, and therefore also protect them: institutions only have knowledge of 21.7% of cases according to said survey. Tragedies everywhere. The problem is that the system is not entirely effective. The alleged murder of Lina is the last example of the limited reliability of Viogén. In October 2024 a 56 -year -old woman She was killed Despite having asked for help even twice. Before, in 2024, another woman was killed by her partner and her It was also part of the Viogén system. The algorithm seems to minimize the risk. In the case of Lina, for example, the Viogén system allocated the “medium” risk for it, and that seems to happen on more occasions. In September 2024, 96,644 women were within the Viogén systembut only 12 of them were considered extreme risk, 0.01% of the total. Both the Minister of Equality, Ana Redondo, and the Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, They minimize errors Recognizing that “the model is not infallible, but saves many lives.” New alarm against AI and algorithms. In recent times we are seeing how there are more and more cases in which excessive confidence is granted to algorithms on especially sensitive issues used in administrations and public institutions. The AI ​​does not stop making mistake. It happened with the Veripol system using AI to detect false complaints: His real reliability was very debatable. Something before, in March, we lived the Ábalos Case scandal in which an AI used to transcribe the statements of witnesses and defendants made mistakes and ended up turning some paragraphs into a gallimatisms. The AI ​​system for facial recognition itself that is being used for example In video surveillance cameras in Madrid He has done too Jump alarms in privacy. In the United Kingdom an AI was used to predict crimes to the minority report, and Its results were unfortunate. Attempts to apply AI in judicial processes and police They have also generated worrying conclusions. Lack of transparency. These systems are usually also criticized for their lack of transparency. Veripol is a good example, but we had others. In 2024 we talked about the Bosco system, used by electricity companies to decide who and who cannot accept the social bonus for aid to the light invoice. The Government He refused to share the source code claiming reasons for public security and national defense. It is not a problem only from Spain: there is an algorithm that suggests to the US judges what convictions imposebut its code is a secret, for example. In such delicate issues, the lack of transparency on the functioning of these algorithms is especially worrying. There were no agencies for this? In 2021 the creation of A Spanish Agency for Artificial Intelligence Supervision (Aesia). It was apparently centered to monitor compliance with the Digital Services Law (DSA) on platforms such as great social networks, and in fact in 2022 Sevilla was chosen To house the first European Center for Algorithmic Transparency (Ecat). What about Aesia. More recently we have seen how AESIA finally wants to take shape with Its coruña headquarters and start operating in 2025 to theoretically focus on the application of the EU AI Law. Its objective is theoretically to carry out “measures for the minimization of significant risks on the safety and health of people, as well as their fundamental rights, which can be derived from the use of AI systems.” Both the case of Viogén and Veripol’s or what happened in the ‘Abalos Case’ are precisely likely to enter that area, and it remains to be seen if the activity of this agency manages to help both the algorithms used as well as its application are optimal. Image | James Harrison | National Police In Xataka | We live a concentration crisis. Experts … Read more

Byd, Catl and Huawei fight for the final electric car charger

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“Load 400 kilometers in five minutes.” That was the phrase that starred in the media. Justly. In fact, in Xataka We also cover the news of the last great novelty of Byd, a recharge for electric cars capable of filling the batteries at the same rate as a hose full of gasoline the deposit of a combustion car. The announcement arrived last March as another sample of to what extent The Chinese electric car is one step ahead. Especially as far as recharge costs and proposals are concerned. Little more than a month later, we have already seen two other proposals that point in the same direction. China ahead in electric cars recharge When Byd presented his ultra -grape loaders, we did not imagine that a war on the technology of the recharge of electric cars in such a short time would be opened. As if they already had their prepared proposal and Byd’s announcement had accelerated the plans for their announcement, Catl and Huawei have had to show their cards. On April 21, the Chinese company Catl He presented his latest innovations in his Tech Day. There they highlighted that they already had a sodium battery (One of the great promises to reduce the electric car) that they hope to produce this year, although in the month of December. They assure that it is an energy accumulator especially resistant to cold, Another problem of this type of technology. And although they put the focus on their batteries for plug -in hybrids with autonomies of 1,500 kilometers adding what was contributed by the battery and the combustion engine, the most interesting thing was the presentation of a battery that can assume the 520 kilometers recharge in five minutes. After the presentation of Byd, From catl They rose the commitment to an energy accumulator capable of supporting 1.3 MWh loads. That is, an amount slightly higher than that presented by Byd, leaving the figure in 2.5 kilometers loaded per second. In addition, Catl not only boasted of a Recharge extremely fastit also made it clear that they were able to sustain this power at a temperature of 10 degrees below zero, from 5% to 80% of the total capacity in just 15 minutes. And they stressed that it is capable of delivering 830 kW of power (more than 1,000 hp) even when electricity is very close to completely running out. Keep in mind that the speed shown in the homologations of an electric car can differ slightly depending on the load with which the battery has. If the battery is low of loading, it usually delivers less power, the recovery or accelerations from slower standing are. These batteries, just like those of Byd, have the problem that to load that power they need a charger that can deliver that stream of energy. To do this, in ByD they say they will deploy their own network of loaders, with 4,000 recharge points capable of delivering up to 1,360 kW of power. To do this, loaders use a liquid cooling system and, to get an idea, they are figures higher than those announced so far to load electric trucks. However, these figures are lower than shown by Huawei during the presentation of its new loaders for electric cars. The Chinese company presented its new plugs, capable of delivering 1.5 MW or 20 kWh of energy at minute. That is, with the right conditions and battery, a car could load 500 kilometers of autonomy in five minutes. Huawei states that he is able to sustain this power for 15 minutes with his new loaders, which makes them especially interesting for electric trucks. In addition, they say they can operate this power between -30ºC and 60ºC and have a dynamic management of the load delivered so as not to saturate the network and balance the power delivered to the maximum possible without knocking down the electrical installation. The biggest problem of this type of loaders is that they need a huge space for installation but, saved this obstacle, except for exceptions such as byd there are no cars capable of supporting this power. Right now, the fastest recharging vehicles do between 250 and 300 kW so there are no cars that benefit from them. And, despite everything, with that power a car with a battery of 100 kWh (of the largest in the market), would be passed from 10 to 80% of the autonomy available in about 14 minutes. With that 70% of recharged autonomy in less than a quarter of an hour, a car of that size would be recovering about 350 real kilometers if it meets a realistic consumption of 20 kWh/100 km. Interesting? There are doubts that such a high load power is interesting from a purely practical point of view. This same idea is what they hold from Mercedeswho ensure that current standards are more than enough but make it clear that they are aware of the importance of offering this warranty To customers. It is not so much a substantial improvement of what is already had as a positive reinforcement to the client. Entering the fight for offering the most advanced loaders in the market is a brand image, demonstrating that you are at the forefront and give the customer a more purchase incentive although, finally, never use it or do it very promptly. Photo | Catl and Byd In Xataka | Byd set out to win the electric car race. And then a TSMC factory went on sale

While Andalusia and Extremadura fight against floods, the water system prepares for the next drought

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The rains of the last days They have put end to the pertinaz drought that still affected some Spanish basins. However, water so longed for in some areas has also flooded some areas of the country, especially in the south and west of the peninsula. Flooded areas. Numerous areas of the country have dawned under the threat of floods. The rainfall associated with Borrasca Laurence has made Cut roads and evict homes Faced with the risk of floods In Andalusia and Estremadura. Part of Murcia is now under orange warning decreed by the State Meteorology Agency (Aemet). It rains a lot. A determining factor in which we have reached this situation has been the persistence of these rains. Not only has it rained much, The three successive fronts that Laurence has brought the peninsula have put pressure on the water systems of the southwest, forcing water at various points. As if this were not enough, on the Atlantic Horizon A new storm appears: Martinho. This new storm is expected to reach the Peninsula tomorrow Wednesday. Not just rain. The risk of floods has also been exacerbated by spring thaw. In this sense, Aemet has also issued Several notices yellow by thaw in areas of the central system. To what extent the situation is “normal”. We are in spring, rainfall is not something anomalous on these dates, but Aemet’s forecasts For the remainder of the month of March they are clear: the next few days are also expected wetter than usual in much of the country (except for the Cantabrian mountain range and the island communities), and especially in the southwest quadrant. End of drought? We were therefore before the end of an important drought that affected practically the entire country between 2023 and 2024. A drought that still kept some basins such as the Catalans or those of the south, despite the intense rain episodes seen in the second half of 2024. Now, we see that the reservoirs have been maintained almost constantly with filling levels above average of the last 10 years during what we have been in 2025, and this month of rainfall seems aimed at accentuating this increase (compensating A drier February than usual). Everything seems to indicate that the drought situation has been reversed. The problem is now to prepare for the next. A paradox. This leads us to a paradoxical situation and is duty Plan a drought While we disembark water to avoid risks derived from the intense rainfall we are seeing these days (and that we will continue to see during the coming ones). On the one hand, because the increase in oceanic and atmospheric temperatures facilitate the accumulation of water in the atmosphere. More loaded clouds involve an increase in the risk of intense rainfall and with it the risk of flooding. On the other hand, the drought that we live seems to be more than one of the consequences of A aridification process which affects many areas of Spain. This process implies a trend that will make the most recurring droughts. In Xataka | With the reservoirs to be overflowed with the rains of March, there is a reason for hope on the horizon: the light of the light Image | ECMWF

AMD RX 9000 RX 9000 are lists. And they come determined to fight you with the GeForce RTX 50 of Nvidia

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AMD has just presented its first graphics cards that implement RDNA 4 microarchitecture. He told us about them during the 2025 CES, but at that time he only announced a few details about his architecture. THE RADEON RX 9000 They are destined to measure from you to you with the GeForce RTX 50 of Nvidia, so presumably they will not have it easy. Whatever the new AMD graphics cards come full of novelties. His best baza a priori is his microarchitecture. And, as we are about to verify, RDNA 4 proposes a lot of refinements, so, on paper, it should significant clearly to the Radeon Rx 7000 With microarchitecture Rdna 3. In addition, the Rx 9000 RADEON proposes the technology of reconstruction of the image Fidelityfx Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4), which, on paper, is able to give us a cadence of images per second and a higher level of detail than FSR 3. Rdna 4: This is the authentic heart of the Radeon Rx 9000 The slide that we publish under these lines collects the main characteristics of the RDNA microarchitecture 4. The lithography used to manufacture the RADEON RX 9000 GPU uses a 4 Nm integration technology, presumably from TSMC. However, these chips give us many more innovations. And AMD promises that the calculation units of these GPU have been deeply redesigned, that their performance when facing the Ray layout It is higher, and that, in addition, they rely on the artificial intelligence (AI). The lithography used to manufacture the RADEON RX 9000 GPUs uses a 4 Nm integration technology AMD will continue in these graphics cards the same path as NVIDIA: it will address the reconstruction of the image using the latest generation algorithms. On the other hand, Radeon RX 9000 have SECOND GENERATION ACCELERATORSThird generation ray layouts and a second generation video signal delivery engine. An important detail: according to AMD the average performance of the calculation unit with Microarchitecture RDNA 4 is 40% higher than that of RDNA 3 solutions. The next slide clearly reflects that much of the improvements introduced by AMD engineers seeks to increase the performance of the new GPUs when they must deal with AI algorithms to face the reconstruction of the image. AMD promises that the RDNA 4 duplication of RDNA 3 in FP16 operations; It quadruples in int8 and when working with FP16 matrices with many zero values ​​(this circumstance is known as ‘sparsity’), and multiplies it by eight when operating with int8 matrices with sparsity. On paper is not but that nothing wrong. We are now with the reconstruction of the image through ia. FSR 4 technology is only compatible with the new RADEON RX 9000 graphics cards because the presence in the GPU of Hardware resources introduced by AMD in these chips. Be that as theory this technology offers us a cadence of images per second higher, a higher level of detail and a lower latency. In addition, FSR 4 uses the same application programming interface (API) as FSR 3.1, so developers who have worked with this last tool should have no problem when making the leap to the new technology developed by AMD. A curious note: in the next slide we can see that this company promises that its technology is prepared to face the neural rendering that will arrive in the future. Sounds good. We’ll see what it consists of when the time comes. The next slide collects the main specifications of the RADEON RX 9070. This graphics card, the most “modest” of the two that the Radeon RX 9000 family today, incorporates, incorporates 56 calculation units16 GB of GDDR6 VRM, the GPU works at a maximum clock frequency of 2,520 MHz and has an average consumption of 220 watts. The Radeon RX 9070 XT is a bit more ambitious than the model in which we just inquired. It proposes 64 calculation units, 16 GB of GDDR6 type VRM, the GPU works at a maximum clock frequency of 2,970 MHz and has an average consumption of 304 watts. It will be interesting to see how it yields to the GEFORCE RTX 5070 TI of Nvidia. There are the prices of Radeon RX 9000. RX 9070 XT will cost $ 599 (about 575 euros). And to get a RADEON RX 9070 we will have to pay $ 549 (Approximately 527 euros). AMD’s plan is that these two graphic solutions compete from you to you with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and 5070 of Nvidia. One last note to conclude: the two graphics cards with which the Rx 9000 AMD family is born will be available from next March 6. More information | AMD In Xataka | The next revolution of the chips is approaching. Intel, Samsung, TSMC and AMD already work on glass substrates In Xataka | This is the strategy that has kept Nvidia at the top for more than two decades: the dilemma of the innovator

I have tried the chat, the French Mistral chatbot, and has arguments to fight with Chatgpt. Not just for being faster

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Mistral recently launched the mobile app and the new web version of Le Chat, his AI assistant that seeks a European approach (and with a French accent) for chatbots that are already something everyday in our lives. Incidentally, that launch has been accompanied by an important update of its web platform. As a regular user of Chatgpt and ClaudeI wanted to test it in several scenarios, also comparing it with its rivals. The first impression impacts: It is deviably fastmuch more than any model we have seen so far. Of course he has even more crumb. Speed ​​changes the rules The most striking is still your speed in responding. Reach 1,000 words per second thanks to Its integration with brain processors. This, in practice, means long virtually snapshot responses. Not that GPT-4O Or 3.5 Sonnet on duty are too slow, it is a first world problem, but I think we all prefer to wait a second to wait fifteen. In my tests comparing Le Chat with Chatgpt and Claude I have noticed that difference. For example, by asking them to write a long and complete analysis about the tariff policy of the United States, Le chat did it in a couple of seconds, with a well structured text and even with appointments. His rivals offered quite similar quality responses, but it took longer. And if we want to spin fine, Claude was the one who was above Chatgpt: his answers are usually better in pure writing (apart from code, for example), he has a somewhat more refined, natural and professional style, all at the same time. In fact That’s where chat loses against Claude: The most convincing style, more similar to that of a competent human, the Anthropic chatbot wins. Chatgpt maintains a good general balance, but here does not stand out in speed or style. It is also worth commenting on something: their answers are backed by consultations to reputed media and agencies such as AFP, his countryman, with whom he maintains a collaboration agreement. In my translation and content analysis tests, the model has shown to be at the height of Chatgpt and Claude in quality, although with a more concise style. A somewhat trivial example made me glimpse that Le chat seems somewhat more assertive than chatgpt or claude. Especially the first (and sometimes also the second) sin of being too influenced by the human who talks with them. The example that said: I asked him if Xataka was a Spanish soccer club, what would it be. His answer was Barcelona. He argued reasonably well, but I retended in an incisive way: “Why not Real Madrid? Xataka is the most read technology of Spain at a distance of the second, and Real Madrid is the Spanish club with more titles.” This was your answer. Colors out, I liked it to be reaffirmed and that it was not complacent with my re -question: The choice of FC Barcelona to compare with Xataka is based on several factors that go beyond the number of titles. Here are some reasons why I opted for Barcelona instead of Real Madrid: Style and philosophy: FC Barcelona is known for its distinctive game style, often associated with the “Tiki-Taka”, which is innovative and different. Xataka, being a technology blog, also stands out for its innovative approach and its ability to adapt to new technological trends. Identity and community: FC Barcelona has a strong Catalan identity and a very united community of followers. Xataka also has a community of very compromised and passionate readers by technology, which reinforces that sense of community. Adaptability and avant -garde: Although Real Madrid is a huge club with many titles, FC Barcelona has been historically known for its ability to adapt and be at the forefront in terms of play style and talent development. This aligns with how Xataka remains at the forefront of technology. Global recognition: Both Xataka and FC Barcelona have significant global recognition in their respective fields. Although Real Madrid is also globally recognized, the way in which FC Barcelona has built its unique brand and style resonates more with the identity of Xataka. These reasons do not imply that Real Madrid is less relevant, but simply highlight how certain aspects of FC Barcelona resonate more with Xataka’s identity and approach as a technology blog. By the way, when I asked who Real Madrid would be, he gave an argument argued in his prestige, global scope, awards, etc: The country. It sounded at least reasonable, but when, already restless, I asked who Valencia would be, he told me The world. Twisting the gesture, I asked him who was then Atlético de Madrid. Answer: “Public“. End of the test. Personalized agents and automation One of Le Chat’s most interesting characteristics is his agents system, which allows Create specialized attendees invoking them with “@”. This functionality, similar to OpenAI GPTS or Claude projects, but with a different approach, allows you to automate specific tasks and create personalized workflows. Yes indeed: As with GPTs and projects, this is a feature that requires a Pro subscriptionno free plans. Image: Xataka. Agents can be configured in two ways: through the visual interface of the plataforme or through the API for developers. The interesting thing is that you can customize aspects such as: The base model (Mistral Large 2Mistral Nemo or Codestral). The “temperature” or the tone of the answers (to make them more creative or more precise). Specific behavioral instructions. Examples of use to improve your performance. Unlike ChatGPT GPTS, which are more oriented to the end user, Le Chat agents seem to be designed also thinking about business integrations and automated workflows. While Claude does not yet offer similar functionality (although Claude Pro with extended context), Mistral approach seems to be halfway between the ease of use of chatgpt and flexibility They are looking for developers. In my experience, the creation of agents is more technical than with GPTS, but also more powerful in terms of customization and … Read more

Fight between Logan and Jake Paul

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The long -awaited confrontation between the Paul brothers is confirmed. Jake Paul, who has surprised the world with his foray into boxing, will measure his older brother, Logan Paul, on March 27 at an event that promises to be historical. This fight, which will be broadcast by the Max platform, marks a new chapter in the Paul’s career, who have managed to turn their profiles into social networks into a powerful platform for boxing. Jake Paul, with a record of 11 victories and 1 defeat, has stood out for facing rivals from various disciplines, including MMA, and even figures like Mike Tyson. Despite its success, its only defeat came to the professional boxer Tommy Fury, but its popularity remains intact. For his part, Logan Paul, known for his time for WWE, will have his return to the quadrilateral after several exhibition fighting, including the confrontation against Floyd Mayweather in 2021. Great stir for the announcement The event has caused great stir, since it will be the first time that both brothers face a professional ring. While Jake has more experience in boxing, Logan is not a rookie and it is expected that, with his participation in other combat sports, it is a hard test for his younger brother. The motto of combat, “The moment you have expected for a decade,” reflects the magnitude of what this confrontation represents for his followers. The date, on March 27, marks the return of both of the ring in a scenario that closely follows the interest of millions of people. With both brothers being great media figures, combat generates high expectations, especially for its ability to attract audiences through their platforms and their history in the entertainment world. This duel between Jake and Logan Paul is not only a boxing fight, but a show where two great sports entertainment personalities face. While the rumors of other fights and projects continue to emerge, this battle among the brothers promises to be one of the most important events of this 2025. Continue reading: Omar Chávez wants the rematch against Chino RodríguezPitbull Cruz reveals his reasons why the fight against Ryan Garcia fellTerence Crawford will not ask for rehydration clause, according to coach (Tagstotranslate) Jake Paul (T) Logan Paul

Andy Cruz predicts knockout in Morrell vs. fight Benavidez

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Andy Cruz, a Cuban light weight contender, predicted that David Morrell Jr. will overcome by knockout To David Benavídez Saturday, February 1 in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In statements to the press prior to his fight with Omar Salcido, Cruz said that he sees his compatriot Morrell Jr. for this fight and He believes that he will give a Good show against Benavidez. “What I can say about Morrell is that it is a typical Cuban boxer. He is always smiling and is always dancing. I see it very similar to me, always joking and always dancing. Maybe it’s even worse than me. As for its concentration for this fight, I see it very concentrated. It will be a difficult fight, but I think it will give a good show. I see it winning. I not only see it winning. I see it winning by knockout“, said. David Morrell is very sure that he will beat David Benavídez.Credit: Jacob de Leon/Team Morrell | Courtesy According to experts’ forecasts, The fight will be very close and competitive. Some believe that David Benavídez -who took the personal duel – It has a slight advantage for your experiencebut others say that David Morrell Jr. can end his undefeated. The Mexican monster will make this fight with the Cuban To defend his position as a mandatory challenger of the category, since it could face the winner of the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The rivalry with Morrell was born when both belonged to the supermedian weight and now the fighters They will fix their differences in 175 pounds. In his last fight, Benavidez won the mandatory challenging position of the World Boxing Council (CMB) by conquering the interim title of the category in a hard fight against Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Instead, Morrell He also premiered with a victory in the 175 pounds by winning by unanimous decision to Radivoje Kalajdzic for the secondary belt of the AMB. In the co-feeling fight of this billboard, Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton will have their revenge. Besides, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz will return to action against Ángel Fierro. David Benavídez wants to end David Morrell Jr.Credit: Ryan Hafey/ Premier Boxing Champions | Courtesy David Morrell Jr., 26, is a regular champion of 175 pounds from the World Boxing Association (AMB). Cuban fighter alone He has 11 fights as a professional and has won them allnine of them by knockout. For his part, David Benavídez, 27, became an interim monarch of semi -dompleted weight of the WBC by beating Oleksandr Gvozdyk in his debut the category. The Mexican monster It has a record of 29 wins, 24 of them by fast track and no setback In his career as a professional. Continue reading:· Canelo Álvarez predicts Benavídez and Morrell fight· David Benavídez says that rivalry with Morrell became personal· David Benavídez responds to Morrell criticism: “I don’t care about her clown” (Tagstotranslate) David Benavidez (T) David Morrell JR

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