In an era of rapidly evolving global threats and dispersed operations, the ability to move heavy equipment and supplies quickly, efficiently, and affordably is more critical than ever. Enter DARPA’s Cost-Efficient Cargo (CEC) program—an ambitious initiative aimed at reinventing military…
For decades, the study of viruses has been like searching for stars with a telescope that only recognizes familiar constellations. Researchers could detect viruses that resembled known ones—those with genetic sequences already cataloged—but this left an entire universe of unknown…
In the world of microelectronics, efficiency is everything. From data centers and electric grids to radar systems and electric vehicles, the quest for smaller, faster, and more power-efficient devices has driven decades of innovation. Yet silicon—the workhorse of the semiconductor…
The modern military runs on logistics. For every meal, spare part, and bullet delivered to the front lines, a hidden cost follows in the form of waste. Mountains of plastic packaging, empty water bottles, and food containers pile up, creating…
In the blink of an eye, a high-velocity impact occurs. A bullet strikes armor, a micrometeoroid pummels a spacecraft, a football player suffers a helmet-to-helmet collision, or a hypersonic vehicle slices through the atmosphere at Mach 7. These events…
In today’s battlespace, power is as critical as firepower. From portable radios and drones to electric vehicles and directed energy weapons, modern militaries depend on reliable energy storage to gain and sustain a tactical edge. The humble battery, once an…
Introduction The aviation industry is at a crossroads. Long criticized for its environmental footprint, it now finds itself in the middle of a technological revolution aimed at achieving cleaner skies and more efficient travel. Hybrid-electric propulsion has emerged as one…
For decades, dominance over the electromagnetic spectrum has defined superiority in defense and security. Microwave radars have enabled long-range detection, while infrared sensors have tracked heat signatures. Yet, between these two lies a little-explored region of the spectrum—the terahertz (THz)…
Quantum technology, once the stuff of science fiction, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of future innovation. Nations around the globe are racing to harness the power of quantum mechanics, aiming to revolutionize industries from computing to communication, and from healthcare…
The Rise of a Supermaterial Boron Nitride Nanotubes (BNNTs) are emerging as one of the most advanced nanomaterials of the 21st century. Known for their exceptional thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, chemical stability, and electrical insulation, BNNTs are rapidly gaining…