⚙️ GE tests hypersonic dual-mode ramjet, claims Mach 5 within reach

Plus: Deepmind’s math breakthrough, tsunami risk in Canada & US, and Psychedelic PTSD treatment General Electric Aerospace, a General Electric subsidiary, has remotely tested its latest hypersonic engine—a dual-mode ramjet (DMRJ) utilizing detonating combustion. The testing occurred at the Global Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, showcasing the potential for faster, more efficient hypersonic flight with extended range capabilities, reaching speeds over Mach 5 (4,000mph). GE Aerospace engineers have worked for a year on this innovative DMRJ with remote detonating combustion (RDC), planning to unveil a full-scale version next year. Unlike traditional systems needing supersonic speeds, this new engine efficiently operates at lower Mach speeds, promising enhanced range and efficiency for air vehicles. Learn more about GE's mission to advance propulsion technology and the new hypersonic engine in today's [Must Read](. Good morning. I’m Shubhangi, the editorial assistant at IE. 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Must Read [🚀 GE Aerospace cracks hypersonic engine test, claims 4,000mph achievable]( General Electric Aerospace recently disclosed the successful remote testing of its latest hypersonic engine. This groundbreaking test involved the hypersonic dual-mode ramjet (DMRJ) engine, a detonating combustion engine situated on a rig. Companies like Raytheon, collaborating on this engine alongside General Electric (GE), envision its potential to revolutionize hypersonic propulsion, enabling faster, more efficient, and extended long-range flights. For the past year, the GE Aerospace team has dedicated efforts to developing the new DMRJ featuring remote detonating combustion (RDC). Their aim is to demonstrate a full-scale version of this system in the upcoming year. Unlike typical air-breathing DMRJ propulsion systems that necessitate supersonic speeds beyond Mach 3, GE Aerospace engineers are pioneering a rotating detonation-enabled dual-mode ramjet designed for superior efficiency at lower Mach speeds. This breakthrough innovation will grant air vehicles enhanced range capabilities and more efficient operation. Click below to learn about the company's efforts in developing the latest in hypersonic propulsion technology. [[Read More]( [Innovation]( [🤔 Google's DeepMind AI decodes age-old math equation, stumping humans]( Google DeepMind achieved a groundbreaking feat by using FunSearch to crack the age-old cap set problem in mathematics—a puzzle that had eluded even the brightest minds. This marked the first-ever instance of a large language model (LLM) contributing to a significant scientific breakthrough. 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This marks the first NDA submission for a psychedelic-assisted therapy, culminating from over 30 years of research and collaboration by MAPS PBC. [[Read More]( QUESTION OF THE DAY How do you think the new hypersonic engine will impact your life? [Facilitating rapid emergency response]( [Revolutionizing space exploration]( [Enabling rapid global connectivity]( [Enhancing scientific research]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Yesterday, we asked you about possible applications for recently discovered super-hard carbon nitrides. 33% It remains to be seen 24% Drillbit tips 23% Outer coating for spacecraft 20% Tougher nano-materials "The highly successful demonstration of a DMRJ with RDC is an outgrowth of our more than ten years of RDC work, including the strategic acquisition of Innoveering that has brought leading technologies and experience in hypersonic propulsion and ramjets." 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