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October 17, 2019

California launches America's first statewide earthquake early warning system

Officials in California unveiled the nation's first statewide earthquake early warning system on Thursday.

October 17, 2019

New missile-armed Stryker unveiled by General Dynamics

The Army has received its first Hellfire and Stinger Missile-armed Stryker vehicle to bring a new era of air and missile defense to fast-moving attack units by killing enemy drones, helicopters and incoming missiles.

October 16, 2019

360-year-old shipwreck revealed using virtual reality

Exactly 360 years to the day since the Dutch merchant ship Melckmeyt was wrecked off a remote Icelandic island, experts have harnessed virtual reality to create a stunning virtual dive of the wreck.

October 16, 2019

NASA scientist creates engine concept that can reach 'close to the speed of light'

A NASA scientist has created a new concept for an engine that he says can move "close to the speed of light" – all without any moving parts or need for fuel.

October 11, 2019

Army brings AI to electronic warfare

Surrounded by enemy fire, trapped in a valley between mountains and unable to use certain sensors, drones, fire-control and radar applications, a forward-positioned Army infantry unit suddenly finds itself with no radio, sensors, electronics... or GPS. Their communications are jammed, disabled and rendered useless, making them isolated and vulnerable to lethal air and ground attacks. Does this outnumbered infantry unit have any options with which to avoid destruction? How can they get air support or armored vehicle reinforcement?

October 11, 2019

NASA advances Trump-led manufacturing push with six innovative technologies

NASA is doing its part to advance American manufacturing.

October 7, 2019

Air Force bomber plan: B-2, B-52 and B-1 to fly into 2040

The B-52 will be armed with long-range, nuclear cruise missiles… the B-2 will elude the most modern air defenses and the B-1B bomber will fire hypersonic weapons -- if the Air Force’s plan for the next several decades comes to fruition.

October 4, 2019

NASA is ready to test its first all-electric experimental X-plane: 'A significant event'

NASA has been testing X-planes, experimental aircraft that it uses to test a variety of different technologies, for more than 70 years, including the Bell X-1, the first plane to break the sound barrier in flight. Now, the space agency is moving further into the future, with the first all-electric experimental aircraft.

September 27, 2019

How artificial intelligence is transforming the global battle against human trafficking

Each year, the practice of human trafficking generates more than $150 billion in profits. But experts warn that the tools being used even in the most developed societies fall far short of what is needed to put in a dent in its proliferation. So the ingredient that can change the game? Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML).

September 27, 2019

New Air Force Research Lab strategy fast-tracks weapons

Interview with Tim Sakulich, director of materials and manufacturing Air Force Research Laboratory and executive lead for Implementing the Air Force Science and Technology strategy.