‘Loud banging’ from missing Titanic sub offers glimmer of hope, but historic safety concerns emerge

Plus: Fast-charging technology can charge EVs in under six minutes Search and rescue operations in the North Atlantic have entered their third day as the hunt for the missing OceanGate Titan submersible with five passengers on board continues. A glimmer of hope was offered yesterday when Coast Guards picked up a loud banging sound with their sonar, according to an internal US government memo. Crews detected banging sounds every 30 minutes, and the banging could still be heard after four hours when additional sonar devices were deployed. We have more on this developing story in [our Must Read]( below. But first, here’s [your video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let’s get into it. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers learned about several nuclear propulsion options for future spacecraft. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [The CROWS]( [The CROWS: Boosting soldier effectiveness and safety on the battlefield]( The Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) enables remote operation of weapon systems, enhancing soldier safety and effectiveness on the battlefield. MUST READ [Titan submersible]( [Missing Titanic sub day 3: ‘Loud banging’ offers glimmer of hope, but historic safety concerns emerge]( Search and rescue operations are underway in the North Atlantic to locate the missing OceanGate Titan submersible. The sub, carrying five passengers, lost communication during a dive to the Titanic wreckage. Recent sonar detections of loud banging sounds have provided a glimmer of hope. However, concerns have emerged regarding the sub's safety and certification, with the absence of an escape pod posing a suffocation risk if it resurfaces. The sub has enough oxygen for four days, with estimates suggesting it may last until Thursday evening. 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