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US Army Explores Equipping Robots with Living Muscle Tissue
A scientist from the Army Research Lab gave a glimpse into its early work with biohybrid robotics.
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US Aims to Diversify Its Quantum Workforce Early On
To fill a shortage of quantum scientists, leaders in the field are working to build an inclusive community — starting in grade school.
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Pentagon Looks to Tap 5G in Space
“Any aspect of 5G applied to any aspect of space systems is of potential interest,” says a new request for information.
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US Army Tests Autonomous Vehicle in Maryland
Researchers aim to better understand how the self-moving machines respond to real-world challenges.
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DOD’s Smart Warehouse-Enabling 5G Network Underway
An initial demonstration should occur this summer, an official said.
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New Supercomputers Turbocharge Military Weather Forecasting
Housed at Oak Ridge National Lab, the new forecasting tool is more than six times faster than its predecessor.
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Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Quantum Lab
Basic science, practical engineering — and an attempt to focus on the most productive lines of effort.
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Two Years In, US Quantum-Science Coordinator Lays Out Next Steps
Three agencies involved in quantum research spent 2019 planning and 2020 launching new efforts.
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How Two US Military Bases Are Exploring 5G’s Potential
Defense Department-led pursuits of next-generation connectivity will hone in on survivability, security, and innovation.
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Mapping Agency Wants to ID Locations by Sound
If your technology can tell what city it's in just by listening, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency may have a prize for you.
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The Army Is Working on Augmented Reality Goggles for Military Dogs
A prototype aims to help handlers see things from the dog's point of view, and give commands while staying out of sight.
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Firms Picked to Make Orbiting Sensors for Next-Gen US Missile-Defense System
The sensors and satellites will be part of the Tracking Layer component of the next-gen missile-defense system.
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Energy Unveils Blueprint for Nationwide, ‘Unhackable’ Quantum Internet
Impacts could be realized within the next decade.
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Inside the Volunteer Supercomputer Team That's Hunting for COVID Clues
The White House's team recently added the world's fastest computer to its informal network of more than 40.
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Deepfake Threats Would Get Annual DHS Look Under Proposed Law
The Deepfake Report Act would require the Homeland Security Department to study the threats posed by manipulated and synthetic text and imagery.
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DARPA Funds Earthworm-Inspired Soft Robot to Dig Tunnels
As part of the Underminer program, General Electric’s innovation arm is perfecting a soft robot to boost battlefield operations.
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Pentagon Task Force Turns to Data to Shape COVID-19 Response
The group aims to use models and information to judge risks to the Defense Department and its missions.
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Pentagon Supercomputers Puzzle Out How to Safely Airlift Coronavirus Patients
And that's just one of the various pandemic-related problems that Defense Department supercomputers are chewing on.
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DHS Makes a Master List of Coronavirus Knowns and Unknowns
The list is meant to help government decision-makers make better choices about policies and actions.
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