Science & Tech

Did the White House Use Drone Killing Technology?

Here's how the White House can keep drones off its lawn but you can't off yours. By Patrick Tucker

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The US Military Is Building Gangs of Autonomous Flying War Bots

Flying swarms of semi-smart drones are coming to a war near you. By Patrick Tucker

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Can You Have a Transparent Spy Agency?

The head of National Geospatial Intelligence Agency doesn’t want to be a spy. By Patrick Tucker

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What the Cyber Language in the State of the Union Means to You

The president’s proposal to better ’integrate‘ cyber intelligence may not make us safer. By Patrick Tucker

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US, UK Establish a Joint Hacker A-Team To Conduct Cyber War Games

The U.S. and U.K. discuss terrorism and cyber safety and unveil new collaborative steps. By Patrick Tucker

Threats

How Scared Should You Be of Al Qaeda’s New Butt Bomb?

Al Qaeda’s most recent publication offers a recipe for a new explosive that goes where no one should go. By Patrick Tucker

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The Technology That Just Found the Missing AirAsia Plane

This is how rescue crews found a missing plane on the ocean floor. By Patrick Tucker

Ideas

Pro-Islamic State Group Hacks US Military Twitter, YouTube Accounts

Twitter Jihadists rejoice as CENTCOM suffers an embarrassing day on social media. By Patrick Tucker

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The Very Real Future of Iron Man Suits for the Navy

Exoskeleton technology for dismounted soldiers is limited by power constraints that don’t exist on ships. By Patrick Tucker

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The F-35 Has To Phone Texas Before Taking Off

Recent tests revealed the F-35 flies well enough, but not without calling Texas first. By Patrick Tucker.

Threats

Here’s Why Security Cameras Were No Help In Capturing Paris Terrorists

The City of Light is rather dark when it comes to close-circuit security cameras. In the wake of a terrorist attack, what does that mean? By Patrick Tucker

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How US Special Forces Uses Google Maps

Looking for your car in a parking lot? How about a rooftop sniper? By Patrick Tucker

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The Military’s New Year’s Resolution for Artificial Intelligence

Should we be afraid of AI? The military wants a real answer by the end of 2015. By Patrick Tucker

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The Military Wants Smarter Insect Spy Drones

Tiny flying machines need better brains before they can start spying on you. By Patrick Tucker

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Forget the Sony Hack, This Could Be the Biggest Cyber Attack of 2015

The Sony hack may have gotten a movie pulled from theaters, but it’s not the cyber war you’re looking for. By Patrick Tucker

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Will the Flak Jacket of the Future Include Organic Sensors?

Organic sensors could revolutionize the battlefield and military health. By Patrick Tucker

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Drone-Hunting Blimp To Launch Over Washington

A high-altitude radar blimp is set to take off over the nation’s capital. By Patrick Tucker

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Upgrades Will Let the Navy’s LCS Operate in More Dangerous Waters

The Pentagon approves a plan to upgrade the Navy’s littoral combat ships with more firepower and defensive equipment, but is it enough? By Marcus Weisgerber and Patrick Tucker

Threats

This Is Your Brain on Torture

Two CIA interrogators sought to create a state of ‘learned helplessness‘ in their interrogation subjects. Here’s what that means. By Patrick Tucker

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Navy Tests Super Precise Laser Weapon in Persian Gulf

Deployed aboard a ship in the Persian Gulf, the Navy’s new drone-killing laser is exceeding expectations. By Patrick Tucker