DARPA’s enduring legacy stems not just from its breakthrough technologies—like the Internet, GPS, and stealth aviation—but from a culture that marries autonomy, speed, and tolerance for failure. Around the world, nations are attempting to mirror that model. While some have made impressive gains, few have duplicated DARPA’s unique innovation …

Switches are fundamental building blocks of modern electronics. At their core, they are devices that control the flow of electrical current, enabling or disabling connections between components. From the simple flip of a light switch to the complex routing of signals in advanced communication systems, switches are integral to functionality, …

Revolutionizing Chip Technology Through Heterogeneous Integration The Material Synthesis Technologies for Universal and Diverse Integration Opportunities (M-STUDIO) program, launched by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), marks a bold step toward redefining semiconductor manufacturing. With traditional silicon scaling approaching its physical limits, M-STUDIO focuses on creating foundational technologies that …