The new membrane that can turn droplets into electricity can turn the “perpetual motion machine” into reality.

“ Researchers have developed a floating generator that harvests electricity from raindrops using water itself as a structural and electrical component. (Artist’s concept). Credit: SciTechDaily.com” (ScitechDaily, Scientists Develop Floating Device That Harvests Energy From Raindrops)

At the beginning of this text, I must say that the Archimedean perpetual motion machine is not a real perpetual motion machine. The system basis is that. The capillary effect pulls water to the upper tank, and then the system allows it to flow over the generator wheel. And then that water will flow to the lower pool. That system is based on the lower pressure that pulls water to the upper level. And that’s why it's not the real perpetual motion machine that recycles all energy into it. 

The membrane that forms electricity from droplets can make the “Archimedean perpetual motion machine” real.  In the original version, the system uses the capillary effect to pull water to the upper tank. And then that water will be put to flow into the lower tank through the Archimedes’ Screw. That kind of system should rotate the mill wheel. And it's possible. That this kind of system could someday. Rotate some kind of generator. In the original version, this system should rotate the millstone. But the friction denied its working. 

“The conventional droplet electricity generator (C-DEG) uses a metal bottom electrode and a rigid substrate, and is generally employed on land. In contrast, the new water-integrated floating droplet electricity generator (W-DEG) uses water as the bottom electrode and substrate to enable land-free applications and promote scalability. Credit: Science China Press” (ScitechDaily, Scientists Develop Floating Device That Harvests Energy From Raindrops)

Above. A typical  “perpetual motion machine” was created by using Archimedes’ screw. The problem with the system was the friction. But maybe today. Things like bearings could also make this kind of system possible. The system is based on the difference between pressure levels. It is possible if it gets enough energy from the water flow. It can replace the energy that it uses for work. The creators. must rise to a fall height of water. Or they must increase the water flow in Archimedes’ screw. Or they must change the work. Their machine must do. Grinding grains is the work. That causes lots of friction. 

Modern technology can change that problem. New nanomaterial makes it possible. To create membranes that can change droplets into electricity. The system can be based either on chemistry or on large groups of small propellers or millwheels that allow the droplets to rotate them. 

This kind of invention can turn energy production more effective. When we think about cases, there are droplets of rain that form energy. We can think that these kinds of systems can form something that we can call “perpetual motion machine”. 

The closed cycle system. The membrane that creates energy from droplets in the closed tank can offer a new type of  energy source. The sun will vaporize water, and the vapor condenses on the roof of the tank. Then those droplets drop onto that membrane. And that system can create energy in the desert. Another version could be a system that pulls water to the roof using lower pressure. Then that water would be dropped on the membrane. Those kinds of things. It can have interesting uses. 

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-develop-floating-device-that-harvests-energy-from-raindrops/

AI-controlled drone swarms are entering battlefields.

   AI-controlled drone swarms are entering battlefields. 

The next step in drone technology is the development of AI-controlled drone swarms that utilize a LEGO-based system architecture. That cloud-based modular technology offers them flexibility and a multi-mission ability. Those drones can search enemy targets, support fire control, and make kamikaze attacks.  They can carry various sensors. Like Geiger meters, gas detectors, microphones, and other systems. 

That means when those systems require more calculating capacity, they unite their processors' capacity to work as a cloud-based morphing neural network. When the solution is made. Those drones, or their computers, can be separated, and then those systems, or each drone, can operate independently or as part of the entirety. 

Researchers took this idea. From a hypothetical alien model, where aliens can be like insects. When those insect-aliens require intelligence. Those things turn together. And then they share missions with each other. 

That idea is transformed into the drone swarms. Those drone swarms can call other swarms to solve complex problems, and then they share their missions or roles with the drones that participate in that swarm. Those drones can operate as one entity. Some drones can attack air defense. In that case, even small drones can be a more dangerous tool than anyone expected. They can hunt enemy commanders from the streets. The drone can slip into buildings through windows or ventilation. And even through sewer systems. If they are able to operate underwater. 

A large drone swarm can create a layer over the battlefield. Those drones can interconnect their sensors, which can transmit enemy moves to the commanders. Drones can also attack targets. That they recognize. The system uses images stored in the drone’s memory. 

One drone can drill a hole into the wall using explosives, and other drones can drive themselves into that hole. The drone can wait until its AI recognizes the target, and then attack it. The drone swarm can land on the roofs of trains. And then make their attacks. Large-sized cruise missiles or unmanned boats can carry drone swarms to target areas. Those drones can perform those missions without communicating with the command center. That makes them immune to normal jammers. 

The EMP system uses  high enough power EM impulses that it can destroy physical electronics. It can also destroy AI-controlled drones. The drone swarm can be released to the operational area just before manned aircraft comes. Drones can search for anti-aircraft artillery,  missiles, radar systems, and radio transmitters. They can attack ammunition storage. 

They can also make a radar and IR shield between aircrafts and ground-based systems. In those cases, small drones can search ground-based systems. And attack them. They can also disturb defense. Using jammer systems, aluminium bags, or IR lights that cover stealth planes behind them. Drone swarms can also close airfields, and they can fly into the aircraft’s jet engines. If drone swarms hover above runways, they can deny aircraft takeoff and landing. The small damage to the aircraft’s window or structure destroys the stealth-fighter’s stealth capacity. The drone swarm can communicate with aircraft. And stratospheric and orbital  satellites using laser systems. And those systems can also deliver those drones against the targets. 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/ai-powered-drone-swarms-have-now-entered-the-battlefield/ar-AA1LHwJg

Russia is preparing to test a nuclear-powered cruise missile.

   Russia is preparing to test a nuclear-powered cruise missile. 

Russia is preparing the Novaja Zemlya missile test site for the nuclear-powered 9M730 "Burevestnik" (NATO codename CSS-X-9 “Skyfall”)nuclear-powered cruise missile test. The “Skyfall” missile basically uses similar technology. Which the 1950s’ Project Pluto used. But the technology that "Buresvestnik" uses is more sophisticated. Computers and AI make those systems possible. 

Today, technology is more advanced than in the 1950s. And things like reactor cooling systems are more advanced. Skyfall uses a nuclear reactor. To expand air, which gives the system virtually unlimited operational capacity. The “Skyfall” or “Burevestnik” missile’s nuclear reactor rotates an electric engine that uses blowers and compressors. Launch can happen by using a rocket booster or from a high-speed aircraft. 

The blower makes it possible that the “Buresvestnik” could use regular runways. And it will not need those rocket boosters. Is there a drone version of that missile that can return independently to the base, under development? 

https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/russia/krnd.htm

Artist's view of Bartini A-57. 

The reported range of that nuclear-powered missile is about 20,000 kilometers. The nuclear-powered ramjet engine can give the system hypersonic speed. And that system will be the deadliest tool. That has been developed after the Cold War. The “Skyfall” is the missile that can operate. With things like Fractional Orbital Bombardment systems, FOBS. The nuclear-powered missiles can also operate as so-called sub-orbital FOBS. 

These are weapon versions of  atmospheric satellites. The operational altitudes of those nuclear-powered missiles can be very low or very high altitudes. They can change their altitudes from the surface to high altitude. The power gives the missile the ability. To make an unlimited number of maneuvers. Those nuclear-powered missiles are hard targets for defense. Damage in the nuclear reactor’s shell delivers nuclear waste to the ground. Another thing is that. The “Skyfall” or “Burevestnik” can be a test platform for the new. And more advanced, and more capable systems. 

If that missile operates as it should, the road will be open to the nuclear-powered versions of the Tu-160 “Blackjack” bombers. And maybe there are plans for nuclear-powered space shuttles that can operate in the atmosphere. As well as in orbit, at least at a low Earth orbiter. Those aircraft can accelerate in Earth's atmosphere. And then jump out to space. The nuclear-powered rocket or ramjet engine can use atmospheric air that it expands by using a nuclear reactor. Then the nuclear-powered system jumps out from the atmosphere. And it starts to use the internal propellant. 

The nuclear reactor can use any propellant that it can expand with its heat. That means. The nuclear-powered aircraft or shuttle can theoretically collect and return samples. From the other planets' atmospheres. Those shuttles can also give an ultimate ASAT and strike capacity to the air force that operates them. Roberto Bartini introduced the idea of a nuclear-powered space shuttle.  Or an amphibious space shuttle. That system is based on cancelled A-57.  That nuclear-powered space plane would use water as an operating platform. The system can fill its propellant tanks with water. 

Then the shuttle rises into the air. And then. The system can use air-breathing nuclear engines in atmospheric flight. Then the system can jump outside the atmosphere. And start to use its internal propellant, which can be water. Or hydrogen and oxygen that the reactor expands. The last case requires the internal electrolytic system, but a nuclear reactor can boost the power of a regular rocket engine. 

https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/world/russia/krnd.htm

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-appears-ready-test-new-missile-he-prepares-trump-talks-researchers-say-2025-08-13/

https://worldview.stratfor.com/article/russias-new-arms-gives-us-room-pause-missiles-putin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9M730_Burevestnik

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartini_A-57

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Pluto