Innovation - Page 210

March 24, 2016

US military taps advanced technology to save lives

Sophisticated drone, mapping, and translation technologies will play a significant role in the U.S. military’s disaster relief efforts

March 24, 2016

Octopus could hold key to high-tech camouflage

What can the military learn from an octopus? More effective camouflage techniques.

March 24, 2016

Tiny drones deploy for US allies

Norway’s Prox Dynamics PD-100 Black Hornet Block II Personal Reconnaissance System is a tiny drone helicopter that can fit into the palm of your hand. The company says it is the world’s smallest operational unmanned air system.

March 24, 2016

Marines' laser weapon targeting enemy drones revealed

Watch out, enemy drones. The U.S. military is developing laser weapons to smite you.

March 24, 2016

Peacock mantis shrimp inspires stronger materials for airplane frames, armor

Looking for a way to make tougher, more impact-resistant military airplanes and vehicles? Study shrimp.

March 24, 2016

Meet Reliant, the Navy’s record breaking robot mine hunter

Reliant, a robot that operates underwater to protect Navy vessels and American waters from enemy mines, is also a record breaker.

March 24, 2016

Gadget uses water puddles to charge batteries

Battery drain can be the bane of warfighter and civilian alike, but new tech means you can charge your devices anywhere without electricity -- provided there is a water source nearby.

March 24, 2016

Could a military radar prevent further Newtown-style tragedies?

A University of Michigan professor has adapted a radar similar to the type police deploy to identify speeders -- it can now reveal weapons and bombs concealed on a person's body.

March 24, 2016

Encrypt your data with pick-up lines, Chuck Norris and more

This one’s no laughing matter: Humor and encryption may not seem obvious partners, but new research advocates using jokes to hide your secret information in plain sight.

March 24, 2016

Formula One team under cyberattack in Cyber Security Challenge UK

In a face-to-face final cyberbattle, one unlikely Brit proved the ultimate weapon against an attack on a Formula One Team.