Credit: Lockheed Martin The U.S. Army has down-selected Lockheed Martin’s Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) precision missile system for Phase 2 of the Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) Directed Requirement competition. The decision marks a major step forward in the Army’s pursuit of next-generation long-range strike capabilities designed to empower its Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs) on future battlefields. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $30 million P

A groundbreaking collaboration between scientists and fishers has produced a solar-powered solution to a deadly problem. By attaching simple, flashing LED lights to fishing nets, researchers have reduced sea turtle bycatch by 63%. Discover how this fisher-inspired innovation is creating a brighter future for both endangered species and the fishing industry.

Billions of ghostly neutrinos from deep space pass through you every second. Discover how Chinese scientists are building a colossal observatory at the bottom of the South China Sea to catch them. A revolutionary device called the "Spider" has just passed a critical test, bringing us closer to unlocking the universe's most energetic mysteries.

Lockheed Martin has converted Black Hawk choppers into pilotless cargo drone. The autonomous version of its iconic Black Hawk helicopters were developed in less than a year Developed by Lockheed's Sikorsky, the uncrewed aircraft is called the S-70UAS U-Hawk Sikorsky replaced the UH-60L’s cockpit with actuated clamshell doors and a rear ramp, allowing roll-on and roll-off cargo operations.  The aircraft has 25 percent more cargo space than the standard Black Hawk A tablet give

Two aerospace giants are building something unprecedented in Arkansas—a 270-acre facility that could reshape America's defense supply chain. Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics are rapidly developing domestic solid rocket motor production capabilities, hitting major milestones ahead of 2026 qualification tests. With sixteen specialized facilities and nearly 100 new jobs, this partnership addresses a critical vulnerability in U.S. defense manufacturing while bringing advanced

While orbiting 250 miles above Earth, the Expedition 73 crew is tackling the unglamorous but essential challenges of deep space survival. From testing moisture recycling systems that could sustain Mars missions to using lasers to superheat floating materials, these astronauts are conducting the experiments that will determine whether humans can truly live and work beyond our planet. It's not just about reaching Mars—it's about staying there.

Scientists have discovered that adding less than 2% calcium to sodium-ion battery cathodes creates a protective surface layer that completely prevents degradation from air and water exposure. While standard sodium-iron-manganese cathodes lose 35% of their capacity after just two days of air exposure, calcium-doped versions maintain full performance. This simple, affordable solution could finally make sodium-ion batteries a practical alternative to scarce lithium for renewable

A tiny fossilized fly from Australia's Jurassic period is rewriting evolutionary history. At 151 million years old, this ancient midge represents the oldest Southern Hemisphere record of its family and challenges decades of assumptions about where these insects originated. With an anchoring mechanism previously thought exclusive to marine species, this freshwater fly reveals how continental drift shaped life on Earth—and exposes how Northern Hemisphere fossil bias has skewed

Mars dune with gullies in the Matara crater. The erratic course is probably due to disturbances such as wind ridges in the sand bed, sending the blocks in a different direction each time. Pits at the bottom of the slope mark the end of the process. Credit: Image taken by HiRISE (ESP_030528_1300_RED), NASA/JPL/University of Arizona. Did life really exist on Mars after all? Unfortunately, there is no conclusive evidence for this yet. Nevertheless, it would seem that some form o

Vladan Vuletić with members of his Experimental Atomic Physics group. From left to right: Matthew Radzihovsky, Leon Zaporski, Qi Liu, Vladan Vuletić, and Gustavo Velez. Credit:Melanie Gonick, MIT MIT physicists have developed a new method to reduce “quantum noise” in atomic clocks, significantly improving their stability and precision. This breakthrough could enable the creation of highly accurate, transportable optical atomic clocks. Atomic clocks are the backbone of modern

Credit: Skyborne Technologies Skyborne Technologies today unveiled CODiAQ (Controller-Operated Direct-Action Quadruped), a next-generation ground robotic system that pairs modular weapon payloads with AI-assisted targeting to deliver precision remote direct-fire and ballistic breaching capabilities. Rapid RDT&E for CODiAQ was funded by the OASW (SO/LIC) SSO Irregular Warfare Capabilities Development & Innovation Directorate. Built to expand warfighter options on the modern ba

Credit:Thales Achieving environmentally friendly skies is no small feat—especially in air traffic management (ATM), where safety and security remain paramount. Change in this domain is necessarily incremental, built on partnerships that leverage today’s technology while anticipating tomorrow’s possibilities. It’s about having a clear vision and developing scalable solutions that can evolve alongside future challenges. For Europe, this vision is embodied in the European ATM Ma

This photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows the one-eighth vacuum chamber of CRAFT (Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology), where the Divertor Prototype is installed inside, in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu) China has achieved a major breakthrough in its quest to master next-generation “artificial sun” technology, marking a decisive step toward realizing clean and virtually limitless fusion energy. On Monday, experts announced that one of the

Credit:(Xinhua) Chinese researchers have closed a long-standing research gap by providing the first long-term observational analysis of below-cloud evaporation in the hinterland of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, one of the most vital regions for Asia’s water resources. The breakthrough was announced by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources (NIEER) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). According to the NIEER, the findings mark a significant advance in the

Scientists at MIT just overturned a decades-old assumption about metal manufacturing: atoms in alloys never become completely random, no matter how intensely they're processed. Using machine learning to track millions of atoms, researchers discovered persistent chemical patterns that affect everything from strength to radiation tolerance. This unexpected finding reveals new physics in metals and could transform how engineers design materials for aerospace, nuclear, and semico

After two shark attacks rattled a remote Atlantic island community, researchers discovered something surprising: the real conflict wasn't just about bites. Fear, uncertainty, and changing ocean patterns drove 90% of residents to avoid the water. Now, scientists are proving that successful shark conservation requires more than marine protection—it demands understanding human anxiety, providing clear information, and giving communities a voice in protecting these threatened pre

Source: UK MOD Thales proudly supports the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) on its latest deployment — a mission that showcases the strength, innovation, and global reach of the United Kingdom’s maritime forces. The CSG stands as a powerful symbol of national defense, bringing together a fleet of advanced ships, submarines, and aircraft designed to project power and protect Britain’s interests around the world. At the center of this deployment is HMS Prince of Wales, a

The Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) in flight, greater maneuverability and precision to defeat static or moving targets, with 2 to 3 times the range of current rounds. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has successfully tested its Long Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP) at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground, marking an important step forward in the modernization of long-range precision artillery. The recent flight trials achieved multiple milestones,

Imagine a single object that can morph into more than a dozen distinct shapes with a simple snap. Researchers at NC State have created exactly that—a polymer structure inspired by Chinese lanterns that shape-shifts through compression, twisting, or remote magnetic control. With applications ranging from gentle robotic grippers to expandable tubes, this breakthrough could transform how we design adaptive materials and soft robotics.

What happens when parents barely stick around to teach their kids? Great tit songbirds have figured it out. New research shows these fledglings learn critical survival skills not from Mom and Dad, but from their siblings and other adults. With only 10 days of parental care, 94% of young birds master foraging by watching their brothers and sisters—revealing an unexpected pathway for learning when parental guidance runs short.