A cloaking device for tanks? Sort of.
BAE is using hexagonal plates called “pixels” that can mask the heat signature of the object they are mounted on.
VDOT looks to ease commutes in Northern Virginia
A Virginia pilot project looks to empower drivers with the information they need to decide whether to stay the course or bail out to side streets because of traffic logjams.
Before pat-downs, TSA tries 'chat-downs' in Boston
At Boston’s Logan International Airport, Transportation Security Administration officers are interviewing travelers to look for obviously nervous or anxious travelers, who might require additional security screening.
Air Force to build Space Fence to track orbital junk
The next-generation space radar will allow ground controllers to find and track even small pieces of debris.
TSA doing away with full-view body scans
New software enhances passenger privacy by eliminating graphic images of people's bodies while still scanning for weapons and explosives.
Android phones to be 'brains' of space station robots
NASA researchers are using an Android smart phone to help turn small, floating robots into astronauts' helpers.
Human IED threat elicits DHS warning
Although the concept of a functional surgically implanted bomb sounds far-fetched, the Homeland Security Department isn't taking any chances and has issued a warning about the possible threat to air travelers.
A sensing probe in every car?
Sensors in new cars could track bad weather, pinpoint road congestion and prevent crashes.
NWS goes trucking for hard-to-reach data
The National Weather Service's MoPED – Mobile Platforms for Environmental Data – is part of a program exploring the use of vehicle fleets as a roving platform for remotely sensing weather data.
Texas tries again to criminalize some TSA pat-downs
The Lone Star state is close to putting restrictions on how and when TSA agents can conduct pat-downs when travelers can't or won't pass through security scanners.
Get through airport security in five seconds?
A new technology unveiled this week could let trusted travelers pass through a short scanning tunnel without shedding clothes and shoes.
Cities round up funds to prepare for climate change
An agreement with the World Bank will open access to climate investment funds for state and local projects to trim emissions and counteract climate changes.
Are TSA pat-downs invasive maneuvers or 'freedom fondles'?
A spat between TSA and Texas legislature has thrust airport pat-downs into the spotlight once again, and the debate pits personal privacy against national security.
Air Force wants to get in your face with 3-D tracking
The service takes a step toward Big Brother with the idea to develop a camera that records visible-light and infrared images, along with a person’s unique facial movements.
New tornado-sensing radar could get warnings out faster
A network of radar-based sensors that deliver high-res imagery could help weather experts better predict impending tornadoes.
Microsoft plans major update for 'Mango' Windows Phone
Microsoft on April 13 unveiled a major tools update to come for Windows Phone "Mango," plus other developer news, at its MIX 11 developer conference.
Intell video moves to a Netflix model
A video system developed by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency offers recorded full-motion video that is stored in a central location but can be accessed via laptops and other electronic devices.
Can the wireless spectrum handle 50 billion devices?
Machine-to-machine computing will create a lot of new data, as everything that can benefit from connectivity will be connected. Will there be enough wireless spectrum to transfer the data of 50 billion connected devices?
Air Force addresses flaws in wide-angle surveillance system
The Air Force responded quickly to reports circulating this week that the Gorgon Stare battlefield surveillance system is flawed and unfit for deployment.
Air Force to deploy 'all-seeing eye' surveillance system
This winter, Air Force UAVs will begin operating Gorgon Stare, a sensor-fed, nine-camera system that gives operators and soldiers a much wider view of the battlefield.
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