Policy
NSA Chief: Yes, We Still Have Friends
A confident Adm. Rogers says the NSA remains popular with the people it spied on. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The Islamic State Is Losing the Twitter War
The Islamic State won’t be waging war in 140 characters or less. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The Military Just Asked Harvard To Make Them a Spider-Man Suit
How science is turning soldiers into superheroes. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The Military Wants a Vehicle That Can Dodge Rockets By Itself
The military wants to build future vehicles that don’t just withstand assaults but avoid them. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The FCC Website Will Likely Crash on Wednesday
The Federal Communications Commission plays a vital role in the nation’s response to cyber incidents and it’s about to be hit by a major disruption. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Social Media’s Very Arab Future
What does the Arab world’s Twitter use reveal about the U.S. challenge of winning hearts and minds online? By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Who Defends the Virtual Countries of Tomorrow?
Here’s why Estonia is the new frontline in the cyberwar of the future. By Patrick Tucker
Ideas
Actual Telepathy Is One Step Closer to the Battlefield
Can you read my mind? Researchers announce first brain-to-brain communication without a surgical implant. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
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
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
Science & Tech
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
Science & Tech
How Genes Could Predict Who Will Get PTSD
Can you predict post-traumatic stress disorder before it starts? By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
Hacker Shows How to Break Into Military Communications
Design flaws in communication equipment could affect aircraft and troop communication equipment. By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
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
Science & Tech
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
Science & Tech
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
Threats
How 'Game of Thrones' Will Predict the Next Bin Laden
Targeting the next terrorist mastermind is a lot like a close watch of 'Game of Thrones.' By Patrick Tucker
Science & Tech
The CIA Fears the Internet of Things
The battleground of tomorrow is everywhere at once. By Patrick Tucker
Threats