Tech
“Star Wars” vs. The Real World: TIE Fighter, Laser Weapons and More
How would the TIE Fighter and other "Star Wars" military technology fare in the real world?
Science
Technology in the ’90s: Hiding in Plain Sight
Technology in the '90s wasn't known for subtlety, but the decade did give rise to a...
Tech
The Human Exoskeleton Comes of Age
The human exoskeleton is on the front lines of healthcare, helping patients with spinal cord injuries...
Pioneers
WWII Codebreakers Secretly Hacked Military Messages
WWII codebreakers were young women who secretly hacked military messages. Learn how they helped end the...
Pioneers
Howard Aiken: The Original Computer Scientist
Howard Aiken conceptualized and developed the world's first large-scale computer.
Security
The Second Skin: Military Uniforms Go High Tech
The next revolution in military technology, called second skin, could transform soldiers' protection against chemical and...
Pioneers
Air Force Veteran Recognizes Fellow Vets With Charitable Work
Air Force veteran Marsha Lee Mikulen appreciates how the military prepared her for a career at...
Tech
3D Printing Advances are Changing Medicine and Military Safety
3D printing advances are shaping the future of wound care and military safety.
Science
Faerie Lights: A Bright Future for Bioluminescence Technology
Bioluminescence technology has surprising uses, from charming lighting to military defense techniques.
Tech
Relaxation Among the Many Benefits of Virtual Reality
The benefits of virtual reality are being extended to exciting and powerful therapeutic, relaxation and fitness...
Pioneers
Better Together – 100 Years of Mateship Between Australia and the U.S.
This year we celebrate 100 years of mateship between the United States and Australia.
Pioneers
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...
Pioneers
A Military Veteran Who Followed His Dream to Northrop Grumman
Military veteran Matthew Palacios credits the Marines for his successful Northrop Grumman career.
Pioneers
Fearless Beatrice Shilling Saved the Spitfire
Beatrice Shilling, a pioneer for women in engineering, fixed a major flaw in WWII warplanes. Learn...