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Rockwell Collins has unveiled its enhanced Patrol Persistent Surveillance System (PPSS) system for enhanced situational awareness and the constant monitoring of threats against military bases, forward observation posts and other secure facilities. It offers an integerated system that combines sound, vibration and imaging sensors along with sensor data from the …
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October, 2014
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2 October
Alarming future security threat, World population to hit 11 billion by 2100
A new study led by the University of Washington and the United Nations finds that world population is likely to keep growing throughout the 21st century, reaching 11 billion by 2100, about 2 billion higher than widely cited previous estimates. The growth shall be led by Africa, which is forecasted …
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September, 2014
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11 September
Australian scientists bring printable, flexible Solar cells close to commercialization
Scientists from Australia have produced the largest flexible, plastic solar cells, having 30 centimetre-wide panels and according to them the technology is close to commercialization stage.
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4 September
First ever biological amplifier created by Imperial scientists, can assist in rapid detection of Bioterrorism
Scientists from Imperial College London have created a biological amplifier, similar to inbuilt amplifiers in cells of our own bodies, that first detect and then boost biological signals, which are crucial for survival and reproduction.
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4 September
Australian scientists discover new nano-material that can speed up electronics
Scientists at the CSIRO and RMIT University have discovered a new two-dimensional nano-material that could pave the way for the creation of even smaller computing devices that offer big improvements in processing speed.
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4 September
US army awards USD$26.1 million contract to develop improved Husky Mine Detection Systems (HMDS)
Minelab Electronics, a company renowned for its metal detectors, and an American company NIITEK that makes ground penetrating radar, have partnered together to win a contract to produce a mine sweeping system for US military in two years.
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August, 2014
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4 August
Printed e-tags can bridge the gap between ‘internet of things’ and mobile networks
Printed electronic labels and stickers are expected to play important role aa remote sensors within the Internet-of-things concept.
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4 August
German Defense Company FFG unveils “Protected Mission Module Carrier light tracked vehicle”
At Eurosatory 2014, the German Defense Company FFG presented PMMC (Protected Mission Module Carrier) G5, a new technology of light tracked armoured vehicle, which allows fitting of a number of standardized mission modules that are interchangeable within a few hours in the field. The APC can be configured with a …
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July, 2014
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4 July
Ultra Thin Wire Breakthrough Could Lead To Tiny Electronics
The team led by Junhao Lin, a Vanderbilt University Ph.D. student and visiting scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), have developed ultra thin and flexible metallic wire that is just three atoms wide.
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4 July
Battelle develops a deep sea 360-degree video camera
A new camera developed by Battelle will greatly reduce the time, effort and expense needed to create a complete 360-degree viewpoints in the depths of the ocean or in other hard to reach places.
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