Tech
Small Things Can Connect the World
Right now the smart phone in your hand uses a tiny piece of a compound semiconductor,...
Security
Lighting Up the World with Bioluminescence Technology
The glow of a firefly as dusk arrives on a warm, summer night. The radiant tentacles...
Tech
When is a Radar Not a Radar Anymore?
The concept of radar, while revolutionary at the time of its creation, seems deceptively simple today....
Engineering
Fritz von Opel and the Daredevil Birth of the Rocket Plane
This year marks the 85th anniversary of Fritz von Opel's revolutionary rocket-propelled drive that sparked the...
Engineering
Fearless Beatrice Shilling Saved the Spitfire
Beatrice Shilling, a pioneer for women in engineering, fixed a major flaw in WWII warplanes. Learn...
Security
The Battle of Midway: A Victory of Information
After the Battle of Midway, the initiative in the Pacific War shifted toward U.S. and Allied...
Frontiers
Image Processing Gets a Boost with Sensor Tech and AI
Combining EO/IR sensors with radar, LiDAR and cameras is the best approach to image processing and...
Security
The Battle of the Coral Sea: Enemies You Cannot See
The Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942 was the first naval engagement between two fleets...
Tech
New PTSD Research Aims at Prevention
The deadliest killer on the modern battlefield is not enemy fire but the effects of traumatic...
Pioneers
From Music to Missile Defense: The Very Interesting Life of Jeff Baxter
Jeff Baxter: Rock 'n' rock guitarist, innovator — counterterrorism expert? The very interesting life of the...
Science
Could Harry Potter’s Invisibility Cloak Become a Reality?
Stealth technology has a history particularly in the military. But will we see a day where...
Engineering
A Sporty Approach to Drone Racing
Since the first Drone Racing League series was announced by ESPN in the fall of 2016,...
Engineering
Military Technology Gave You Microwave Popcorn
Did you know that power bars and canned foods have military origins? Read about the many...