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The Army’s Telepathic Ray Gun
A newly declassified report details the Defense Department's mind-control weapons concepts
These Rays Ain’t from Around Here
Scientists confirm that the most energetic particles in the universe originate far from our cosmic neighborhood
Fake Diamonds are a Turbofan’s Best Friend
A zirconium dioxide coating could provide real protection for an airplane's engine
Signs of Life Found Orbiting an Exoplanet–Sort of
The possible detection of methane in the atmosphere of a distant planet could be the next big step in the search for life outside our solar system
DARPA’s Amazing Robot Pack Mule Keeps its Balance On Ice
A new video of the Army's BigDog 'bot highlights its eery abilities
Dextre is Alive, Well, and on Vacation
After a successful assembly, NASA's newest robotic crew member awaits its first mission
The Space Station’s New Robot Repairman Might Need a Jolt
Engineers are hopeful that Dextre will be up and running soon
How It Works: The Flying Laser Cannon
Boeing's new laser cannon can melt a hole in a tank from five miles away and 10,000 feet up—and it’s ready to fly this year
