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They have found the first giant lava tube under their land

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Venus can be considered Earth’s evil twin because it has overwhelming pressure, sulfuric acid clouds and temperatures on its surface capable of melt lead. However, beneath that infernal façade, the planet could hide fascinating geological secrets. The first of these secrets has already been discovered, since we have proof that there is a huge underground lava tube. More than volcanoes. This finding was published at the beginning of February in the magazine Nature confirming what planetary geologists have suspected for decades. And Venus not only has volcanoes, but it has a magmatic ‘plumbing’ system that makes those on Earth look ridiculous. The finding focuses on the Nyx Monsa massive shield volcano 362 kilometers in diameter, where researchers from the University of Trento have identified a structure that changes our understanding of Venusian volcanism. What have they seen? In short, experts have seen a kind of well or skylight that they have designated as ‘A’. But it is not a simple crack in the ground of the planet, but rather it is the entrance to an underground world. This tunnel is not exactly small, since it has a diameter of more or less 1 kilometer and leads to a cave with a minimum height of 375 meters and an extension of at least 300 meters from the entrance. Although in this case estimates suggest that it could be up to 45 km long. It’s not small. To put it in perspective: these dimensions far exceed the lava tubes that we find on the Moon, Mars or Earth. The physical reason behind this gigantism is the unique conditions of Venus: low gravity compared to Earth and its very dense atmosphere allow lava flows to create massive structures without collapsing so easily. How they have done it. To achieve this, it is not that we have recently sent a new probe, but that the Italian team has carried out a reanalysis of the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images captured by the NASA Magellan probe between 1990 and 1992. This already tells us that we should not throw away data no matter how much data we have. For decades, those images were there, waiting for processing technology and human expertise to know where to look. Until finally these researchers detected a unique asymmetric radar reflection. In this way, by analyzing how the waves bounced off the western slope of Nyx Mons, they were able to infer the existence of the underground void. A Spanish similarity. Something curious is that the authors of the study compare this training with the Green Cave in Lanzarotea terrestrial analogy that helps us understand morphology, although the Venusian version operates on a monumentally larger scale. Its importance. Until now, volcanic activity on Venus was intuited by changes in the atmosphere or surface characteristics. This discovery is the first direct evidence of an empty underground conduit, validating theories about recent and intense volcanic activity that has shaped the planet as a geological “twin” of our own. But the most interesting thing is in the future, since there are missions like VERITAS and EnVision that are about to leave our planet and that have much more modern and precise radar systems than that of the old Magellan. That is why they now have a great objective: to map the subsoil that we are beginning to know. Images | SIMON LEE Marc Szeglat In Xataka | We have been deceived by the distances of the Solar System: the closest neighbor to Neptune is Mercury

Spain has never been a land of skyscrapers. Now someone wants to build one for luxury tourists in Malaga

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Malaga is known for the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro or its Cathedral. If Hesperia and the Qatari fund Al Alfia manage to move forward with their plans, in not too long it will also be for another building, one that will also mark their skyline: the Port Tower. The project is not new (it has years on the table) and has generated considerable controversy in the city, but its promoters have just made it clear that they are not giving up: after receiving green light of the Port, the companies that are trying to move it forward have organized an event to share dates, data and investments. Their objective is to demonstrate that they are still committed to building a 144-meter tower in a country, Spain, that stands out for its little hobby by the skyscrapers. What is the Port Tower? A megaproject which has been in the offices of administrations for almost a decade and (above all) generating debate in Malaga. And the “mega” thing is more than justified in this case. At least if we pay attention to the latest data broken down by their promoters. The idea is to build a skyscraper 144 meters high, 59 meters wide and 19 meters wide at the end of the Levante dock, in the middle of the port, near the maritime station where the cruise ships dock. The tower will act as a huge hotel 382 roomsbut its promoters they insist in which it will arrive accompanied by a much more ambitious and useful infrastructure for the city that will cover, in total, 54,000 square meters. “The hotel will be located in a currently depressed area, where there is nothing, and we are going to recover that environment for the city and the citizens,” slide from Hesperia, a fundamental piece in its promotion together with the Qatari fund Al Alfia. Is more information known? Yes. Both about the hotel itself and the urban development that will accompany it. The icing on the cake will be the skyscraper: 144 meters high whose centerpiece will be accommodation focused on the high-net-worth clientele that comes to Malaga. The objective, in fact, is for it to operate as a five-star Grand Luxury hotel and be managed by an international chain (there are already interested parties). Beyond the hotel, the complex will include a 2,500 m2 auditorium, underground parking, a restaurant, a plaza and a 1.3 km boulevard with viewpoints, a bike path, green areas… The development companies in fact calculate that the complex will cover around 54,000 m2. “It is not a speculative project, it will have a return for the developer, but above all for the city because it creates many public spaces,” investors claim in The Opinion of Malaga. How much will it cost? There is talk of an investment of about 200 million eurosalthough initially the figure was quite inferior. This high amount (along with the special status of the land) explains why the promoters insist on the “transformative” and social dimension of the project and the return it will have for Malaga. The reason? To begin with because the promoters they do not rule out qualify for European funds and have support from the administrations. Before even thinking about financing, the project must nevertheless get its future cleared by the Council of Ministers, for which it is key that its public utility be demonstrated. Why is it news? The initiative is by no means new. A quick search in the newspaper archive arrives to verify that he has been chaining procedures for years, a complex path during which he even changed his star architect: the Valencian José Seguí He moved not long ago to the Londoner David Chipperfielwinner of the Pritzker Prize (the Nobel Prize for architects) in 2023. In recent weeks, however, the tower has been in the news again for two reasons. The first came in October, when the Port Authority gave the green light to the complex and allowed him to move on to the next stop in his processing: the State Ports table. There they must study it in depth before it reaches the Council of Ministers, which must rule on whether the hotel complex fits into the Levante dike. That is, whether or not it authorizes the hotel use of that space. The second reason why the tower is being talked about these days is because its promoters, Hesperia and Al Alfia, have organized an act to emphasize that they are not giving up. In fact, the quote served to explain details of the Chipperfield project and outline the schedule managed by the companies: their objective is to resolve the pending issues “in the medium term” to start the works as early as 2026. According to their estimates, the work will last about three years. Will that be possible? First, the project must overcome certain obstacles. And not all of them have to do with financing. The project needs the green light from the Council of Ministers and Óscar Puente, Minister of Transportation, since has warned that the Executive will not move until it knows the judicial resolution to the appeals presented by the Defendamos Nuestro Horizonte platform and the Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo, critical of some aspects of the project. They are not the only ones. ICOMOS, linked to UNESCO, has warned also the landscape impact of the tower. Spain, country of skyscrapers? Although in Spain there are skyscrapers like the Crystal Towerin Madrid, of 249 m, and in Andalusia itself we find the Seville Tower (180.5 m), the truth is that our country does not exactly stand out for its large buildings. Some time ago Skyscrapercenter made a ranking with the nations with the highest number of towers that exceed 150 meters and Spain occupies 32nd place, behind other European countries, such as Germany, France or the United Kingdom. The Malaga tower is a reminder of one of the controversies generated by this type of structures: its impact on the landscape … Read more

has a new life on land as a luxury hotel

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There are people who dream of have your own boatbut their stories don’t always end as they imagined. Clyde Stires began to raise in 1987 a yacht at his California home because he couldn’t afford to buy it. He threw it into the sea seven years later, although its story had a bitter end when the Kaleidoscope was stolen in Mexico. Chris Willson bought an old cruise shiprenamed it Aurora, invested a fortune and more than ten years to turn it into a floating dream, but it was finally scrapped. Some boats accumulate effort, years and enthusiasm, but destiny is not always on the side. Among all those marine stories, one appears that has taken an unexpected direction. It is what was once considered the oldest active passenger ship in the world. It was born in 1914, the same period when shipyards were still working with rivets and before welding became popular in shipbuilding. Today it no longer travels the oceans, but it is still standing: it is stranded on a small artificial island off Bintan, in Indonesia, and has been converted into a luxury hotel known as Doulos Phos The Ship Hotel. It does not sail, but continues to receive passengers. From onion cargo ship to hotel stranded on artificial island Its history began far from tourism and any pretension of luxury. When left the shipyard in 1914his name was SS Medina and transported onions and other products along United States trade routes. Decades later, he would be recruited for World War II, performing logistical support tasks. After the conflict, it was converted into a passenger ship and adopted a diesel engine, which allowed it to extend its useful life. Later, as a mission ship and floating library, it visited more than one hundred countries and survived an attack in the Philippines in 1991. The age that made it special also left it at a disadvantage compared to modern maritime safety standards. Updating it involved changing a good part of its structure, installing new fire protection systems and adapting the cabins to current standards. It was too expensive an operation for its owner, who took it to a dry dock in Singapore, where it was waiting for offers. The most likely involved its scrapping. However, a Singaporean businessman named Eric Saw submitted the winning bid.acquired it for 900,000 euros and decided to try to give it a second life. After purchasing the boat, the new owner faced a problem that was not technical, but geographical: he had nowhere to put it. He tried to get Singapore to grant him a permanent space, but negotiations were unsuccessful. Keeping it in dry dock was expensive. and it didn’t offer a way out either. The opportunity came in Bintan Resorts, a tourist area jointly promoted by Indonesia and Singapore, where they proposed taking it as a heritage attraction. There he proposed an unusual idea: instead of keeping it afloat, permanently installing it on land, on an artificial island shaped like an anchor. Moving a 6,800-ton ship to dry land is not a common operation. First, a section of the coastline was emptied to make a provisional “channel” and allow the hull to approach the area where it would be stranded. On that land, a concrete base was prepared, anchored by piles that crossed the ground until reaching firmer layers. The movement was done with winches and enormous air cushions that acted as rollers. The initial plan contemplated a much shorter operation, but progress was slower and the maneuver ended up extending to seven weeks. Converting a century-old ship into a hotel involved completely redesigning its interiors. The old shared cabins, with bunk beds and barely any space for movement, gave way to spacious rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and services typical of modern accommodation. Fuel tanks were removed, bulkheads were pierced and new electricity and water networks were deployed. Today it has 93 cabins spread over several levels, including the Executive Suites, the Family Suites and the so-called Master Mariner, located on the upper deck with a terrace, outdoor jacuzzi and private dining area. Although the interior was completely transformed, the goal was not to erase its past. Key elements were preserved such as the engine room, the propeller shaft of more than 60 meters, several lifeboats and some original cabins enabled as “experience cabins”. The decks remain passable and guests can access iconic spots such as the fo’c’sle, the same space in the bow popularized by the movie Titanic. Original rivets recovered during the renovation were also incorporated into the interior decoration as a reminder that this is a 1914 boat. The project does not stand alone as a business. The investment exceeded 15 million euros and the owner maintains that his objective is not to recover that amount. He has declared that this is a conservation project and that He only earns a dollar a year in salary.. In addition, it states that the proceeds go to charitable activities. Keeping the boat, even out of the water, remains an ongoing challenge, because the rust never completely disappears. Painting and repairing the hull is an ongoing process. The owner maintains that the modifications made could be reversed, allowing, at least in theory, the ship to be returned to the sea if someone wanted it in the future. Images | Doulos Phos In Xataka | We believed that the most incredible thing about megacruises is their size. It turns out that the real miracle is their kitchens

A Chinese laboratory has managed to generate electricity directly from rain, without occupying land or using metal

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Until now, the electricity from a storm came only from lightning. A Chinese team has just added another protagonist: a device that converts raindrops into usable energy. The invention comes from the Frontier Science Institute of the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) and will open a new avenue for renewable energies. Its technical name is Water-integrated Droplet Electricity Generator, or simply W-DEG. The discovery. What differentiates this generator from the rest is not its power, but its logic. According to the published article in National Science Reviewthe device floats on water and uses that same water as part of the electrical circuit. It requires no metals or heavy structures, and yet each drop of rain can release spikes of up to 250 volts. Light, cheap and efficient: a small hydrovoltaic revolution. Rain as a source of clean energy. The physical principle behind W-DEG combines two known phenomena: contact electrification and electrostatic induction. When a droplet impacts a floating dielectric film, electrical charges are instantly redistributed between the surface of the material and the water, generating an electrical pulse. Water acts at the same time as a lower electrode and structural support, thanks to its high surface tension and incompressibility: it is firm enough to withstand the impact of drops, but fluid enough to stabilize the system. To prevent pooled water from blocking new discharges, the researchers added micro-drainage holes that allow liquid to flow downward, but not upward. This design keeps the surface clean even during heavy rain and prevents loss of efficiency. A small prototype. The Nanjing team built a 0.3 square meter prototype. Floating on water, the device was able to illuminate 50 LED diodes simultaneously and charge capacitors in a matter of minutes. Its modular design allows it to be easily expanded to power environmental sensors, water quality monitoring systems or small electrical equipment in rainy areas. Furthermore, the W-DEG is a “soilless” system: it does not occupy agricultural or urban land and can be installed on bodies of water without heavy infrastructure. This makes it an ideal candidate for regions where rain is abundant and space is scarce, or where other renewable sources – such as solar or wind – are less constant. The rise of floating energies. The new Chinese generator arrives at a time when floating energy is experiencing a global boom. Floating solar panels are being installed on ponds and reservoirs around the world, from India until the swiss alpsto produce electricity and reduce water evaporation. However, a study from Cornell University revealed an unexpected effect: in small ponds, these installations can increase methane and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 27%, by altering the balance of aquatic ecosystems. Faced with this challenge, the W-DEG emerges as a more environmentally friendly alternative. By not covering the entire surface of the water or blocking sunlight, it allows energy to be generated without altering aquatic life or natural gas exchange. Will storms generate light? The technology is still in the experimental phase. The NUAA team itself recognizes that it will have to optimize the device’s response to droplets of different sizes and speeds, something essential for real conditions. But the potential is undeniable: a lightweight, economical and durable generator, capable of obtaining energy directly from the natural water cycle, without occupying land or generating waste. Researchers imagine swarms of these devices floating in lakes or reservoirs, charging environmental sensors or powering local microgrids during rain. If every storm could turn on a light or power a system, gray days would no longer be synonymous with a blackout. With inventions like this, the border between water and energy blurs, and nature begins—literally—to generate its own electricity. Image | Unsplash Xataka | China has launched its first floating solar park in the sea: panels that rise and fall with the tide

There are people buying land, farms and pig farms in Spain. And those people are investment funds

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If this were not an article by Xataka, if it were a novel by Michael Ende: the story would begin with a top-down shot of the Segrià fields. We would see farms and more farms, cereal fields, irrigated orchards, roads, the Segre winding through the plain. And, as we got closer to the ground, we would see a flood of little gray men with briefcases full of money. The argument would be obvious: the field is for sale and the funds have gone out to buy. 34 million pig heads. That is Spain: the undisputed leader of European pork, the third producer worldwide. A giant, no matter how hackneyed the metaphor may be, with feet of clay. And the Spanish countryside has many problems, but the most worrying (because it has no solution — neither easy nor difficult) is its exasperating lack of generational change. Thousands of farms are on the brink of disappearance simply because no one wants to take charge of them once the owner retires. And that “nobody” doesn’t include the funds? Not until very recently. Agriculture was an unsexy sector for financial capital, but now the situation has changed. We have seen it with agriculture: aggressive field management can generate a lot of income (even if it is at the cost of large negative externalities). Now, in addition, today two great factors have joined the celebration of capital: the first is that the mass of exploitations without relief is enormous. The second is that the processes of integration of farms with the meat industry have reached a point of no return — “the field” and “the industry” are now almost synonymous. A sea full of sharks. But, if that were not enough, the pressure on aquifers and international volatility are turning the agricultural world into a difficult place for small farms. Only large corporations have the lungs to dive into such tough markets. Is this bad news? If we look at the Spanish movements from a more international perspective, I’m afraid so. The Californian case is a warning for sailors: large funds are buying properties solely and exclusively for your water rights. And so, as seen in the last droughtit’s a huge problem. A problem that adds to environmental conflictsto rent captureto agricultural changesto the industrial dismantling of emptied Spain. A strange future. As I said before, Spain is the great agricultural power of the continent. In fact, little by little, it has become one of the great world powers in the marketing of agricultural products. But it will not be easy to stay there, the financial funds They are the best example and the problem is that everything seems to indicate that, along the way, the Spain we know will not be recognized by “not even the mother who gave birth to it.” Image | Annie Spratt | Markus Winkler In Xataka | The great paradox of Spanish olive oil: although it grows 15% a year, more than 500 olive oil mills will close in the next decade

What were the first animals to inhabit the land

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For decades, scientists have discussed one of the most fundamental questions of our existence: What was the first animal that inhabited the earth? Traditional fossils, with their bones and shells, only take us to “Cambrian explosion“, about 541 million years ago, when complex life seemed suddenly. But a new study He has found The irrefutable test in much older rocks, one “fingerprint“Chemistry that not only identifies our most remote ancestors, but confirms that they were here long as we thought. And no, they had no claws, no eyes, no skeleton. They were sponges. The study. A GEOCIENTIFIES TEAM has published in pnas The finding of fossil molecules never seen before acting as an unequivocal biological firm. This discovery ends a long controversy and reinforces the idea that demosa type of soft body sponge, were the pioneers of the animal kingdom In the neoproterozoic oceans. Chemical fossils. To find the first animal, you have to look for more subtle clues than a skeleton. You have to look for biomarkers: the molecular remains that organisms leave behind them and that can be preserved during eons. One of these biomarkers is Esterano C30 that was discovered a decade ago in neoproterozoic rocks. This molecule is a fossil derivative of sterols that produce modern demos, which made them the main suspects. However, the scientific community remained skeptical. Could these molecules have been created by other organisms, such as algae, or even by geological processes that had nothing to do with life? The doubt persisted, and the identity of the first animal continued in the air. New biomarkers. The answer to the question has come thanks to the discovery of two new and rare biomarkers: the C31 mats, specifically on 24-N-Butil Colestane (24-NBC) and on 24-SEC-Butilcolestano (24-SECBC). The crucial thing is not only to have found them, but to have found them with the already known Esterano C30. This coexistence pattern is the key, and to be able to demonstrate the scientists carried out a real detective work, building a case with three lines of evidence that support each other. The evidence in the rock. Analyzing samples of ancient rocks from Oman, Siberia and India, the scientists found a consistent pattern. Those rocks of EDIACARIC PERIOD (between 635 and 541 million years old) that were rich in the sponage biomarker C30 also contained significant amounts of the new C31 biomarker, especially 24-SECBC. In the sponge. As a second evidence, the team analyzed numerous species of modern demos. They discovered that those that produce large amounts of the precursors of Esterano C30 also manufacture the precursors of the stereo C31. This coincidence between fossil and living organism is a direct and very powerful connection to reach a very clear conclusion. In the laboratory. To demonstrate that these molecules could only have a specific biological origin, scientists synthesized eight possible isomers of the precursors of the stereo C31. Then, they were subject to processes that mimic fossilization. The result was clear: only two of them became the exact structures of 24-NBC and 24-SECBC found in the rocks. This rules out a random or geological origin and confirms that they are the product of a very specific biological machinery, that of the sponge. Why a sponge. This finding firmly places the origin of animals long before the famous Cambrian explosion. Sponges fit perfectly into the role of being the pioneering animal on our planet. It should be noted that they are muticellular organisms, but very simple: they are essentially cell colonies that cooperate with each other without forming tissues or complex organs. They represent the first logical step From the unicellular life with Lucatowards the complexity of the animal kingdom. This discovery not only lets us see that the sponges were the first animal that arose, but helps us to understand the as. Keep in mind that life appeared on Earth about 3.8 billion years ago and consisted only of unicellular organizations. From here the evolution led to the transition to the multicellularity that was a monumental event, and now we know that the sponges were the protagonists. Thanks to this molecular “fingerprint”, scientists have not only solved an old debate, but have opened a new door. Now you can search for this dual chemical (C30 + C31) in even older rocks, further refining the date of birth of the Animalia kingdom and revealing the first chapters of our own evolutionary history. In Xataka | Life on Earth lived a spectacular change 540 million years ago. We have a new explanation of why

Jaguar Land Rover continues in crisis for a cyber attack. The magnitude is such that the British government has had to intervene

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August 31Jaguar Land Rover was forced to make a drastic decision: off the majority of its systems to stop a cyber attack. The gesture had immediate consequences. Its factories in the United Kingdom were paralyzed and the interruption also extended to other production centers abroad. Thousands of employees were forced to stay at home in the middle of a global break that lasted almost a month. Now, The company is planning A staggered return of his activity, although not without challenges. September 2, The company spread Your first official statement. He talked about a “cybercormer,” defended the decision to disconnect systems and wanted to reassure customers indicating that there was no data filtration tests. At that time it was thought that the interruption would be brief, just a few days. However, the reality was another: the break continued until September 24 And then one more week was extendedwith October 1 marked as the minimum date to initiate a gradual and phase recovery. The attack that has put Jaguar Land Rover in check Preventive disconnection not only stopped production, much of the internal systems of Jaguar Land Rover also knocked down. Design and management tools They were out of service and engineering processes were interrupted For weeks. The commercial network also suffered: retail and logistics were blocked, forced to operate with manual methods. In spite of everything, the company managed to keep its dealers open and established alternative procedures to process payments, deliver already finished vehicles and ensure the supply of replacement pieces. The blow was global. In addition to British plants, production was interrupted in other international centers, such as Slovakia, Brazil and India. The epicenter was in West Midlands, where Jaguar Land Rover concentrates its headquarters and key factories, surrounded by hundreds of suppliers. The break unleashed a domino effect that left many of those companies without orders. The company itself acknowledged that the impact extended to the entire supply chain, both in the United Kingdom and in other countries. Forensic research has not yet concluded, But the indications suggest a ransomware attack. Shortly after the crisis exploded, a self -denominated group “Scattered Laps $ Hunters” appeared on Telegram that published images of internal systems of Jaguar Land Rover. The denomination points to a collaboration between groups such as Scatrtered Spider, Lapse $ and Shinyhunters, all with history in attacks against large companies. Internal data filtration reinforces the extortion hypothesis, although the company has avoided confirming the authorship and has not revealed whether it received a specific rescue request. Attack management involves multiple actors beyond Jaguar Land Rover. ANDThe National Cybersecurity Center leaders Together with private specialists, the analysis of what happened, while the government receives regular information about the progress of recovery. Company managers They have attended meetings with ministers And they have explained that the lap should be done step by step. From there arises the restart strategy in phases: first critical systems proven in controlled environments, then a progressive resumption of production. It is a process still underway, with the priority set to run more risks. The cost of the break is measured in tens of millions. Every week without production was for Jaguar Land Rover losses close to 50 million pounds (about 59 million euros), a blow that forced the Moody’s A agency lower your perspective positive to negative financial. The interruption not only affected the company: Hundreds of suppliers They saw their orders frozen and some smaller companies began to cut template. To contain the crisis, the British government offered a loan guarantee for 1.5 billion pounds (about 1,790 million euros), to which Jlr added one Own financing line with commercial banking of 2,000 million pounds (about 2,360 million euros). The crisis has not only evidenced the fragility of Jaguar Land Rover, it has also lit the alarms throughout the automotive. A manufacturer of this size, with global resources and experience, has needed almost a month to try to start back after a computer attack. This vulnerability forces to review cybersecurity strategies in the industry, from network segmentation to continuity plans. The case will serve as a reference for other manufacturers: the question is no longer whether there will be new attacks, but how to minimize its effects when they arrive. Images | Robin Mee him | Jaguar Land Rover In Xataka | 200 people paid to see a drone show in Valencia. The problem is that the event did not exist

Jaguar Land Rover was beaten by a cyber attack. The complicated thing came when trying to reactivate its production plants

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In Solihullnear Liverpool and in its plant in Slovakia, it is usual to see how every minute some of the vehicles that mark the top of the British industry leave the line. Today those chains are still, and not due to lack of pieces or demand. A computer attack He has forced To Jaguar Land Rover to stop the production and to review its systems with magnifying glass. The image is not just that of some detained factories, it is that of a sector that discovers how vulnerable it can become. Chronology helps dimension the magnitude of the case. On August 31, Jaguar Land Rover arrested operations in his British factories as a preventive measure, According to Financial Times. Days later, the company reported that the restoration of the systems would require more time than expected, with October 1 as a new horizon. The aforementioned medium, however, points out that the interruption could be extended for several months, leaving the production chains on the air. What do we know about the attack. The first thing that confirmedThe company was that their systems had been compromised and that some data were affected, although it pointed out that there was no evidence of theft of customer information. In parallel, a Telegram channel spread messages attributed to Lapsus $, Shinyhunters and Scatrtred Spider, with screenshots and the statement of having accessed the company’s source code. However, this type of displays should be taken cautiously. Specialists cited by The Wall Street Journal They estimate that each day without production is about seven million dollars in sales not made. The company has chosen to continue paying its workers despite the fact that the plants remain closed, a measure that mitigates work voltage but increases financial pressure. The result is an invoice that grows day by day, even before evaluating the technical damage of the attack. Domino effect. Beyond the factories, the crisis is transmitted to the workshops and suppliers that supply Jaguar Land Rover. Some 100,000 people work in that gear that delivers pieces to the exact rhythm required by the assembly line. Every day without production complicates the treasury of small and medium enterprises, which depend almost exclusively on keeping the connection with the JLR plants open. Safe against cyber attacks. According to Reutersthe company did not close a policy to cover losses and costs derived from a computer attack. It was being intermediate by Lockton, a global insurance broker. This suggests that JLR was without specific coverage when the incident occurred. The British government has been dragged into the crisis. Two ministers held meetings in JLR to analyze how to reactivate production. In parallel, the Executive considers an unusual plan: to acquire pieces of suppliers to support their treasury and place them in the market when production starts again. The sector, however, questions how to decide what to buy and where to store the components, which leaves the proposal in an exploratory phase. Will sales be lost? Despite the break, the company is not completely unfit. The aforementioned American newspaper indicated that their country’s dealers had an inventory equivalent to 113 days of sales, one of the highest levels in the sector. That mattress can absorb part of the commercial impact in the short term. The problem appears if unemployment extends until November, with losses of 3.5 billion pounds in revenues (about 4,009 million euros). Jaguar Land Rover’s crisis is not limited to a manufacturer stopped by a computer attack. It exposes to what extent the modern automotive depends on digital systems that can become invisible until the day they fail. In a sector accustomed to measuring every second of production, a blockade like this not only paralyzes factories and suppliers, it also introduces a new variable in the equation, resilience against threats that no longer arrive from markets or road, but from a system. Images | Loris Marie | Martin Katler In Xataka | China has the largest censorship system in the world. Now he has decided to export it and sell it to other countries

The Xiaomi Pad 7, the honor Pad 10 and the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro compete in the same land. Only one is reinforced for studies

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When September arrives, for many it means the same: return to studies. It doesn’t matter the race that is being pursued, having the right tools always makes a difference when rendering to the maximum. The laptop is still a safe bet, but it is not the only one. Tablets have become an increasingly solid optionand in some cases they can even match or overcome the computer in certain tasks. In Xataka we resume our format Versus On our YouTube channelin which we face face -to -face devices to discover which one is worth more. We already did it with Sports watches of less than 200 euros and with Two of Amazon’s most popular air fryers. Now the focus is on three very competitive tablets: Xiaomi Pad 7, Honor pad 10 and Lenovo Idea Tab Pro. Our partner Ana Boria has tried these three models, which They are 350 eurosto check if this budget is sufficient to face your mission. For her, there are undeniable aspects: a large battery “to endure without problem as little, an entire day of institute or university, several storage options, and sufficient processor and RAM.” Although they start from a similar price, their differences are evident. The screen size is the first detail that attracts attention. “Of course, to use them in hand, the most comfortable and manageable is Xiaomi,” says Ana. His impressions about the other two are more critical: one feels too large and another adds more weight than expected. The perspective changes when placing them on the table. “To use them on a table, with keyboard or pencil, The truth is that the 3 are very comfortable. To write a lot or read, you appreciate having an extra inches. ”In addition, not everything is productivity, and in the entertainment section preferences may vary. “The 3 tablets have very good quality LCD screens. It has a lot of resolution, high level of detail, good colors and technologies that help reduce eye fatigue,” he explains. Even so, there are differences in resolution and refreshment rate that should be taken into account. The complete comparison is in the video. Ana also analyzed cameras, sound and performance. “Although on paper and according to Benchmarks, The Xiaomi tablet processor is betterthe truth is that the 3 behave wonderfully, ”he says. None of them gave it problems in their work sessions or in times of leisure. In an academic scenario, accessories make a difference. “For me, without a doubt, the keyboard is an almost mandatory purchase. If you are going to use the tablet to take it to class and take notes and notes, I think it is the most comfortable and quick way to work. I already tell you that when I used the Lenovo, I was missing a lot,” he says. The comparative also covers autonomy and artificial intelligence functions. After reviewing all the points, there is a clear winner. You can discover it in our last Versus: The final verdict is there, ready to help you decide. And if you feel like it, share your opinions in the comments, both here as on YouTube. Images | Xataka In Xataka | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and S11 Ultra: The new S Pen is the star of armed tablets to teeth

What North Korea is a global threat by land, sea and air

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It happened a few hours ago. Kim Jong Un revealed A plan to develop a new intercontinental ballistic missile of solid fuelthus showing the advances of your arms program just before traveling to Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping and Putin in the framework of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Because North Korea has gone from being a possible threat To confirm as a challenge to international order. The new axis and an impulse. The weekend, The Washington Post dissected the latest advances by Pyongyang. Since 2021, when Kim Jong a presented a five -year plan to develop nuclear capabilities of great powers, North Korea has made unexpected advances thanks to a favorable international context and the direct support of Russia. We have gone counting. The war in Ukraine opened a Cooperation channel Strategic: Pyongyang He provided artillery and troops to a moscow eager for ammunition, I have already received Technological transfermilitary assistance and economic support. This turn reduces North Korean dependence of the United States as an interlocutor and reinforces Kim’s ability to challenge the West with a more diverse and modern arsenal. Progress in eyelets and deterrence. One of the recent milestones has been the presentation of the HWASAN-31a miniaturized tactical eye that reflects progress in the adaptation of nuclear weapons to missiles. Although it has not yet been tested in detonation or atmospheric reentry, its mere existence suggests that Pyongyang advances towards a more flexible and difficult arsenal to neutralize. At the same time, Kim maintains the ambition of completing the development of a bomb high -power hydrogensupported by continued production of highly enriched uranium, which reinforces the threat of an increasingly varied repertoire of weapons. Missiles, satellites and saturation. In the last four years North Korea has tried Intercontinental Balistic missiles with reach to American continental territory, in addition to tactical missiles for Japan and South Korea. After several failed attempts, he managed to put a Military Recognition Satellitea long -distance strategic objective. The current challenge lies in the development of multiple reentry vehicles (MIRV), which would allow a single missile transport several heads nuclear towards different targets, complicating the American antimile defense. An essay in 2024, although failed in its propulsion phase, confirms the seriousness of the project and anticipates more evidence in the immediate future. Nuclear and hypersonic submarines. It We also count. The regime has shown the structure of what it states will be its first submarine of nuclear propulsiona technology reserved for a small world club. Although experts believe that it is far from operability, the Russian experience in this field could accelerate the deadlines, as already happened with India in the 1980s. At the same time, Pyongyang has tried hypersonic missiles and a new generation planning vehicle, The Hwasong-16bwith an alleged flight of 930 miles at speeds superior to Mach 12. Although doubts persist about the veracity of this data, the continuous effort suggests that North Korea wants to enter the most advanced technological career of contemporary weapons. Drones and the lesson of Ukraine. The use of drones has become A plan pillar North Korean. Pyongyang has deployed recognition models and is producing armed devices capable of launching GPS guided bombs. His direct learning of war in Ukraine, together With Russian cooperation In manufacturing of geran drones (Derivatives of the Iranians Shahed), has allowed a qualitative leap. Russian instructors They train to North Korean pilots, consolidating a new dimension of the Technological Alliance. The slowness of Seoul to develop an equivalent strategy reinforces The tactical advantage of Kim in the Korean Peninsula. Satellite image that shows the Operational Base of SinPung Dong missiles in North Korea on August 12 The magnitude of the program. Had a few hours ago The CNN that the discovery of the secret missile base of Sinpung-Donglocated just 27 kilometers from the border with China, confirms the existence of strategic facilities that Pyongyang has never declared and that are part of a hidden network of between 15 and 20 complexes of storage and deployment of ballistic missiles. The report The Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that from there they could deploy to nine intercontinental nuclear capacity missiles with their respective mobile pitchers, configuring a direct threat not only for East Asia, but also for much of the United States continental territory. Location and base size. Raised in a mountainous valley and crossed by a stream, the base occupies an area of 22 square kilometerswhich makes it more extensive than, for example, the JFK International Airport in New York. The first evidence of its construction date back to 2004, and satellite images point out that it has been fully operational since 2014. Since then, it has remained in good condition, with continuous extensions that reflect the modernization of North Korean Arsenal. The site also gives a Geopolitical advantage: By being so close to the Chinese territory, any military operation against the base entails the risk of triggering an incident with Beijing, a strategic calculation that reinforces the deterrent value of the complex. So that. Although it is not known with certainty what type of missiles are stored in Sinpung-Dong, analysts consider it likely to be The Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18both intercontinental and with nuclear capacity. The complex would also be equipped with Mobile transport units And launch, capable of leaving the enclosure in crisis situations, meeting with nuclear eyelets and executing shots from previously prepared scattered positions. This operation scheme increases the survival of arsenal and the difficulty of neutralizing it with a preventive attack. Camouflaged infrastructure. There are more, since The study details The existence of control stalls, warehouses, command buildings and small homes inside the complex, some of them camouflaged under thick trees and thickets, invisible in most satellite images except in winter. In other words, this degree of concealment seems to reveal a dispersion and deception strategy that seeks to guarantee the operational continuity of the program. The base fits what experts call The “missile … Read more

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