Critical & Emerging Technologies

Introduction: The Moon, Earth’s celestial companion, has always fascinated humanity with its mystique and potential for exploration. The Moon is a harsh and unforgiving environment, but it is also a place of great potential. With the development of new technologies, we are now closer than ever to realizing the dream …

The way people work is shifting; acquiring new skill sets can help ensure the national security workforce keeps up with the evolving demands of modern-day society. The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, 50% of all workers worldwide will need reskilling in order to compete in the market. The …

Introduction In the vast expanse of space, the need for fast, secure, and reliable communication is paramount. Traditional radio waves, though effective, have their limitations, especially when dealing with vast distances and crowded radio frequencies. Enter Free Space Optical (FSO) communication, a cutting-edge technology that promises to revolutionize interplanetary communication …

Introduction: In our quest for lunar exploration and potential colonization, securing a reliable and efficient power supply is paramount. Cutting-edge technologies in power distribution and transmission are at the forefront of lunar missions, serving as the lifeblood of future lunar bases and settlements. In this article, we delve into the …

Introduction In the expansive landscape of healthcare, quantum biosensing emerges as a transformative technology that provides an unparalleled glimpse into the microscopic intricacies of biology. Leveraging the remarkable principles of quantum mechanics, this cutting-edge field holds the promise of overhauling healthcare diagnostics and detection, affording us the ability to delve …

Introduction: The vast cosmos has always beckoned to humanity’s adventurous spirit, and with each passing day, we move closer to realizing the dream of deep space exploration and colonization. As humanity looks to the stars and envisions a future among the cosmos, the role of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) …

Digital twins are a virtual and identical representation or model, with full characterization, of a physical product or system. A digital twin seeks to emulate the actual system by utilizing data analysis and integration, machine learning, and modeling techniques. Commercially, digital twins have been used in various applications, ranging from …

Imagine a future where we can communicate seamlessly across the vast distances of interstellar space, bridging the gap between stars and potentially connecting with extraterrestrial civilizations. While this may seem like the stuff of science fiction, a team of physicists at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Physics and Astronomy …