Science & Tech
The Islamic State's Own Photos Were Just Used to Find One of Its Training Camps
A British journalist teamed up with analysts and reporters to determine exactly where Islamic State fighters train near the Tigris River in Mosul, Iraq. By Kabir Chibber
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Could Cop Cams Have Prevented the Rise of the Islamic State?
The founder of Taser discusses the evolution of his company and its military future. By Patrick Tucker
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Amazon Expands Its Cloud Services to the U.S. Military
The Defense Department's unclassified data will now be stored in an Amazon-built cloud, marking a big step forward eliminating old, redundant systems. By Frank Konkel
Business
Here's How the Pentagon's Bean Counters Are Managing on a Tight Budget
The Pentagon's budget managers are increasingly turning to data analytics as they scramble to retain experts in an era of sequesters and furloughs. By Clarles S. Clark
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Behind the High Tech Forensics of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17
Dutch officials in charge of identifying survivors explain the difficult task of matching the missing with surviving family members. By Aliya Sternstein
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The Navy Is Tracking Some Strange Sounds Coming from the Ocean
A network of Internet-connected undersea microphones is picking up more than Cold War era sub-hunting ever did. By Matthew Braga
Threats
The Pentagon Wants You to Help Them Find the Next Pandemic
Handy with statistics? Hate emergent, viral infections? The military has a job for you. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Will Predictive Policing Make Militarized Police More Dangerous?
The China-fication of the American police force is a cause for concern. By Patrick Tucker
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Edward Snowden Is Concerned About 'NSA Fatigue'
The poster child for NSA reform fears surveillance fatigue is leading to a culture of complacency across the globe. By Dustin Volz
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The Public Will Soon Be Able to Buy Military-Grade Satellite Images
The view from space is about to get a lot clearer for the public. And that’s a good thing for the military. By Patrick Tucker
Threats
Snowden Says the NSA Shut Down Syria's Internet
In a new interview, the fugitive leaker claims the NSA inadvertently took down Syria’s Internet during its prolonged civil war. By Dustin Volz
Science & Tech
Inside Russia's Disinformation Campaign
Moscow is financing legions of pro-Russia Internet commenters. But how much do they matter? By Daisy Sindelar
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How Genes Could Predict Who Will Get PTSD
Can you predict post-traumatic stress disorder before it starts? By Patrick Tucker
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Hacker Shows How to Break Into Military Communications
Design flaws in communication equipment could affect aircraft and troop communication equipment. By Patrick Tucker
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10 Ways to Make the Internet Safe from Cyber Attacks
The guy who invests in startups for the CIA lays out how to avert a massive cyber attack. By Patrick Tucker
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Here's the App That's Hunting Down Terrorist Bomb-Makers
A secure photo and data-sharing platform brings Scotland Yard to your phone. By Patrick Tucker
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There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
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Former NSA Director Could Be Cashing In Big Time
The former head of the NSA is walking a fine line as he appears poised to substantially monetize his public service in the private sector. By Conor Friedersdorf
Ideas
The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
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