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February 14, 2020

Coronavirus-battling robots deployed to help fight deadly outbreak in China

Could robots be a vital weapon in the battle against the deadly coronavirus?

February 14, 2020

Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network

A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.

February 12, 2020

Navy preps stealthy USS Zumwalt for new lasers, missiles and guns

Lasers, global strike weapons, hypervelocity projectiles, maneuvering Tomahawk missiles and precision-guided deck-mounted guns… are all part of the Navy’s design for its new stealthy warship… the USS Zumwalt. 

January 31, 2020

How to clone yourself as a 3D-printed figure

The “selfie” has enjoyed phenomenal popularity as way to record a moment in time, but this coming decade is bringing some big – or rather tiny – competition: 3D-printed clones.

January 29, 2020

Facial recognition scanners at US airports under scrutiny as Philadelphia launches pilot program

A growing number of airports across the U.S. are using facial recognition scanners.

January 13, 2020

Army Research Lab engineers tough new batteries that won't explode under fire

Soldiers taking enemy fire in 120-degree desert heat, carrying up to 100-pounds of gear and conducting attack operations at night are totally reliant upon battery-powered weapons, sensors and computers -- a potential scenario inspiring current Army Research Laboratory work to engineer longer-lasting, more stable and, of critical live-saving significance, less flammable Lithium-ion batteries.

January 10, 2020

CES 2020 wrap-up: Top tech on show in Las Vegas

CES 2020 had plenty of cool tech to show off. Here are some highlights.

January 8, 2020

CES: Here are the gadgets you will be using in 2020

Gadgets have a unique ability to change our lives and the latest and greatest are at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. A new smart toothbrush means fewer trips to the dentist. A pillow that gently moves your head to reduce snoring means your spouse won’t stay up all night. In 2020, new gadgets like these are designed to improve your life.

January 7, 2020

Ivanka Trump delivers CES keynote, touts innovation, job growth

Ivanka Trump delivered a keynote address amid controversy at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Tuesday, touting innovation as an engine for U.S. job growth.

January 6, 2020

Army Research Lab pursues new, next-generation AI for soldiers at war

Targets emerge in seconds, incoming enemy fire puts lives at risk and shifting combat dynamics require immediate, on-the-spot decisions in a matter of seconds -- all as soldiers navigate the complex web of threats during all-out, high-risk ground-warfare.