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Newly Discovered Asteroid "2026 JH2" Scheduled for Close Approach to Earth
15 May. 08:02International astronomical evaluation networks have confirmed the trajectory of a newly discovered near-Earth object moving through the inner Solar System. Cataloged as asteroid "2026 JH2," the celestial body was identified by deep-space surveillance systems only a few days ago and is projected to perform a close flyby of our planet without posing any structural threat.
According to orbital dynamic reports published by NASA, the asteroid will approach Earth at a nominal distance of approximately 90,000 kilometers. This spatial gap represents roughly one-quarter of the lunar distance separating the Earth from the Moon. Astrophysicists emphasize that the trajectory guarantees a safe passage, offering an exceptional window for amateur and professional astronomers to track the object using basic optical instrumentation.
The transient object was cross-verified by five distinct observation stations in the United States, including the Farpoint Observatory in Kansas and the Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona. Technical teams at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory utilized the object's absolute magnitude and surface albedo to estimate its physical dimensions, calculating a diameter ranging between 16 and 30 meters over 24 consecutive tracking sequences.
Classified under the "Apollo" group of near-Earth asteroids, "2026 JH2" possesses an orbital path that intersects Earth's trajectory around the Sun. Its highly eccentric travel path extends outward near the orbital plane of Jupiter before looping back toward the inner planets. Preliminary predictive modeling for the next decade indicates a minor orbital variation, suggesting a 1.7% probability of a localized lunar impact on December 22, 2032.
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On-the-Go Power: Japanese Engineers Develop Wireless In-Road Charging for Electric Vehicles
10 Oct. 08:10In a major leap for electric mobility, Honda R&D, alongside Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has unveiled an innovative dynamic wireless charging system that charges electric vehicles as they drive. By embedding compact energy-transmitting modules directly into the road surface, the system transfers power via a magnetic field to receivers mounted underneath moving vehicles. Designed to withstand heavy commercial transport up to 20 tons, real-world road testing is scheduled to begin in Japan in April 2027.
The technology eliminates the need for full road reconstruction, as modules can be integrated directly into milled asphalt layers. Aimed at boosting charging power up to 150 kW in future iterations, this infrastructure solution promise to significantly reduce grid pressure on traditional charging stations, particularly for logistics and commercial fleets.