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Chris Panella is a military and defense reporter at Business Insider.

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The US Army is betting on nuclear microreactors to keep its bases powered even if the grid goes dark Original

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By Chris Panella
| Business Insider Verified
The US Army announced plans to build nuclear microreactors on five military bases as it tests whether nuclear energy can keep critical operations running if the power grid goes down. The Janus Program's initial rollout selected five vendors and assigned each to a different installation. The Army sees the technology as a potential way to ensure bases and troops can operate off-grid during a conflict.
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A British Army commander testing war robots says they aren't always the right tool for the job

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By Chris Panella
| Business Insider Verified
The commander of a British Army battalion tasked with experimenting with new technologies said that his unit has tested out dozens of ground robots. He concluded that they can be useful, but only for certain missions. And they come with a long list of challenges.
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A British Army commander testing war robots says they aren't always the right tool for the job

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By Chris Panella
| Yahoo Verified
A British Army commander says ground robots can be useful but come with drawbacks. UGVs can create logistics, power, navigation, and control challenges for troops. Ukraine shows their value may be mainly in dangerous, specialized missions that protect soldiers. The commander of a British Army battalion tasked with experimenting with new technologies said that his unit has tested out dozens of ground robots. He concluded that they can be useful, but only for certain missions.
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David W. Burke Scholarship for journalism

2020 - Arts and media journalism

Recipient is a Tufts University student who embodies the legacy of David W. Burke and his legacy of professionalism and integrity in journalism and media.

David W. Burke Scholarship for journalism

2019 - Arts and media journalism

Recipient is a Tufts University student who embodies the legacy of David W. Burke and his legacy of professionalism and integrity in journalism and media.

The Marshall Hochhauser Prize

2021 - Media

Recipient is a Tufts University student who enriched media, journalism, film, and arts education in the undergraduate communities and classrooms.

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