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NASA’s James Webb telescope is unfurling a super-thin shield to save it from the sun
Dec 30, 2021 4:00 PM
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Dec 31, 2021
Our favorite science long reads of 2021
Our staff's top picks for stories are worth a first (or second) read.
Dec 28, 2021
Mojave, the new Predator drone, is built to navigate rugged terrains
A new flying machine in the Reaper family can take off and land from shorter runways.
Dec 20, 2021
Why 5G has airlines so spooked
What to know about the expansion of next-gen wireless networks and why the FAA and air carriers are concerned about it.
Dec 19, 2021
The most compelling military tech stories from the land, air, and sea this year
Robot dogs, new fighter jets, ocean explorers, and much more.
Dec 02, 2021
The most high-flying aerospace innovations of 2021
A major airline turns to artificial intelligence for help, a drone that can refuel fighter jets, and more airborne innovations are the Best of What’s New.
Dec 01, 2021
This new Air Force helmet won’t be such a pain in the neck for pilots
The Next Generation Fixed Helmet should take a weight off fighter pilots' heads—especially at nine Gs.
Nov 24, 2021
Poland’s new anti-aircraft system will hit stealth targets at supersonic speeds
The ground-based missile defense technology comes from the United Kingdom.
Nov 18, 2021
Inspired by a seed, this rotating drone will make your head spin
A small folding monocopter could someday conduct reconnaissance missions.
