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Life-Saving Mission at Battlefield

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Transporting blood resupply to the battlefield matches the strengths and constraints of small uncrewed aerial systems. Medical researchers at Johns Hopkins already determined in...

Could the Ebola virus become a bio-terrorist threat?

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Lawmakers and infectious disease experts are examining whether terrorists could use Ebola to deliberately infect and wreak psychological havoc on an unsuspecting population. This...
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Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Deemed Stable

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Initial concerns regarding the stability of Neuralink's brain implant are gradually alleviating following the apparent success of the first transplant, performed in January. The...

Engineering Meets Neuroscience in the Fight Against Chronic Pain

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The University of Oxford has begun research initiative designed to change how chronic pain is managed. The programme, funded by the Engineering and Physical...

COVID-19 Tests: Accessibility is the Name of the Game

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Imagine a coronavirus test being dropped at your front door. Many remote communities do not have easy access to testing centers and medical supplies...
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New Apps Enhance Public Safety

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Five public safety apps have been added by FirstNet (First Responders Network Authority) to its public communications platform. FirstNet is an independent authority within the...
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Suicide Prevention Via Technology – We Must Act Now!

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As of today, suicide by firearm is by far the most lethal method of ending your own life, especially in the US. In 2020,...

In Search of Drugs to Treat Chemical Terrorist Attack Victims

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Finding treatment for victims of a chemical weapons attack seems as one of the priorities of the US National Institute of Health (NIH). The...

Smart City LiDAR Applications Providing Numerous Possibilities

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The emergence of smart cities and autonomous cars has raised concerns on area monitoring and security for these cities. Autonomous vehicle manufacturers rely on...

Availability 24/7 – Volunteers that Save Lives 

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While on routine, this is a life-saving service, during the current Coronavirus crisis this MDA community ambulances project has a much higher significance. The Levi...
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Advanced Military Radar to Track Disease-Bearing Mosquitoes

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Mosquitoes have claimed more human lives than all wars combined – their infectious bites still cause more than 1 million deaths each year, according...

DNA synthesis may pose a risk of resurrecting deadly viruses for...

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Homemade deadly viruses? Scientists are warning that decades of public research on the sequencing of virus DNA are now posing unforeseen threats, as synthesis technologies...

Social Distancing at West Point Academy

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A test to evaluate how commercial, wearable devices could help prevent community spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has been conducted in the U.S. Military...
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Next Global Security Threat – Bioterrorism

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The future of international security will be fought on the biological front. Rapid advances in genetic engineering have opened the door for small terrorist...

Security Technologies – What to Expect in 2021?

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The events of 2020 have certainly demonstrated the risks of trying to accurately predict upcoming events. However, it can still be insightful to try...
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AI Improves Detection of Air Pollution

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Using artificial intelligence, engineers from Cornell University have simplified and strengthened models that can accurately calculate the soot, dust and exhaust emitted by trucks,...
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Under Development: Dual-Use Health Monitoring Tech

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Accurate, proactive monitoring has long been recognized as key to preventing injury and mortality in personnel exposed to a wide range of harmful conditions...
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LiDAR And Deep Learning – A Recommended Combination

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A new LiDAR perception system delivers highly accurate object detection, tracking, and classification, bringing the enhanced capabilities that enable autonomous vehicles to new industries. Endeavor...

Powering Wearable Devices Using Unexpected Source

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Researchers have found a way to harvest electricity from radio waves. From microwave ovens to Wi-Fi connections, the radio waves that permeate the environment...
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Social Distancing Accelerating Innovation

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In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is putting social distancing and other safety measures into place at airport...
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From Vine Robots to Insect Compasses – Technology Inspired by Nature

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Sometimes scientists struggling with innovation find the perfect solution right under their noses- in nature. Following is a selection of innovative nature-based technology, provided...

2021 Predictions: Hackers will Continue to Exploit COVID-19 Vulnerabilities

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In 2021, remote working due to COVID-19 will require that organizations better secure their new distributed networks and cloud deployments to keep their applications...

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This Upgrade Could Eliminate One of Laser Weapons’ Biggest Weaknesses

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High-energy laser weapons are steadily moving from development programs into operational military service, but maintaining them in the field remains a significant challenge. One...