Blogs

Three scientists discuss the future of aviation.

May 9, 2018

The U.S. Army and Uber announced a research and development agreement to develop and test vehicles used in Uber’s proposed urban aviation ride-share network.

An unmanned aerial vehicle launches over the Potomac River in Maryland/Virginia.

April 20, 2018

Armed With Science: 'Realm of the Possible' Revealed by Unmanned Surface Vehicle

The Navy is partnering with corporate leaders to develop a multi-mission weaponized unmanned surface vehicle.

A gloved hand holds a tubed medical sample.

April 3, 2018

Disease Detectives: Epi Lab Tests Medical Samples From Across the World

Each year the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine’s Epidemiology Laboratory Service in Ohio performs about 2.1 million tests for clinics and hospitals treating active duty service members, reservists and guardsmen.

An air force officer sits in front of a computer monitor.

March 30, 2018

Armed With Science: Computers To Help Navy Recruit Unmanned Systems Operators

The Navy is working with private industry to develop a computer game designed to identify future candidates for its remotely operated, unmanned vehicles, or drones.

A military doctor looks at some papers while sitting at her desk.

March 30, 2018

Armed With Science: Uniformed Physicians Honored on Doctor's Day

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated every March 30th, to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. Military doctors are also responsible for serving a population that is vital to national security.

Yellow and green glow sticks sit on a counter.

March 6, 2018

Armed With Science: Lighting the Way: AFRL Partners with Entrepreneurs to Benefit the Warfighter

Nearly everyone has used a common glow stick to light up the night sky, or even as part of a highway emergency kit, but these handy devices are also useful on the battlefield.

A man attaches a device to a service member's helmet.

Feb. 24, 2018

Armed With Science: Navy SEALs Research Impacts of Blast Exposure

Navy SEALs are working with several organizations to better understand blast exposure and its impact on the brain.

Feb. 23, 2018

Armed With Science: A FLIR for Innovation

The third generation Forward Looking Infrared program provides the military with innovative rapid area search capabilities.

Jan. 29, 2018

Armed with Science: A Very Rare Super Blue Blood Moon Will Be Visible This Week... Here's How to See It

A 'super blood blue moon' will be visible Jan. 31, with western North America, Asia, and the Middle East getting the best view. We'll tell you how to view it.