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Alaska University Secures $499M Nuclear Detection Deal | Birmingham News
The University of Alaska Fairbanks just snagged a $499 million Pentagon contract to develop cutting-edge tech for detecting nuclear proliferation through geophysical signals. Building on their 2018 Arctic and Homeland Defense Center, the university will analyze subtle earth tremors to distinguish nuclear blasts from earthquakes — a critical national security tool. This major investment follows a 2024 $50 million federal push involving 27 universities, with this new five-year deal running until August 2031. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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