Dual-use technology

Modern intelligence systems are facing a growing problem: an overwhelming flood of visual information from countless sources, such as security cameras, drones, bodycams, social...

Modern sensing systems face a growing challenge: too much data. Traditional cameras capture and process full image frames continuously, even when little is changing...

As wireless networks evolve toward next-generation standards, they face growing challenges. Higher data rates, denser environments, and increasing interference make it harder to maintain...

As military systems generate growing volumes of data, managing information has become a challenge in itself. Tasks such as personnel administration, logistics planning, and...

Large-scale leaks involving phone numbers and messaging accounts are becoming an increasingly common cybersecurity problem. Even when encrypted messaging platforms protect the content of...

Facial recognition is quickly becoming part of everyday life. From unlocking phones to passing through airports or entering office buildings, systems that identify individuals...

Smartphones constantly generate location data, enabling navigation, ride-sharing, and a wide range of digital services. But that same data is now at the center...

Open-source platforms have become essential tools for software developers, but they are also increasingly being used as delivery channels for sophisticated cyberattacks. Security researchers...

Digital security systems are under constant pressure. As encryption becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods used to bypass it. Software-based protection, no matter...

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Industrial environments such as chemical facilities, refineries, and large storage sites often involve hazardous conditions that put human workers at risk. Tasks like welding,...

Modern military and civilian systems face a growing power and connectivity problem. Sensors, communications, and autonomous platforms all demand more energy, yet batteries add...

Organizations are rapidly adopting AI to automate workflows, but visibility into how these systems operate is not keeping pace. While much of the discussion...

Designing materials that can actively change shape or function on demand remains a major challenge. Most artificial actuators rely on motors, wiring, or external...

Measuring impact usually requires sensors, wiring, and data systems that add complexity, weight, and cost. In many cases, such as monitoring structural stress, tracking...

Tracking personnel in large, dynamic environments has long relied on manual updates, spreadsheets, and fragmented reporting systems. In fast-moving operations, these methods can lag...

As AI systems become more capable at writing and analyzing code, cybersecurity teams are facing a new reality: the same tools that can help...

Wireless networks are under growing pressure as more devices compete for bandwidth indoors. Offices, homes, and public spaces are increasingly crowded with Wi-Fi and...

Robots are increasingly expected to operate in confined and complex environments, from industrial machinery to medical procedures inside the human body. Traditional robotic arms,...

Traditional drones rely on a simple principle: to move forward, they must tilt. This dependence on body orientation limits maneuverability, slows response time, and...

Cybersecurity teams have long worried that artificial intelligence could eventually accelerate the development of sophisticated cyberattacks. While AI tools are already used for phishing,...

As demand for clean and continuous energy grows, space-based solar power has emerged as a long-term solution. By collecting sunlight in orbit, where it...