Defense
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Prompted U.S. to Develop Autonomous Drone Swarms, 1,000-Mile Cannon
The U.S. military has new technology on the drawing board in response to warfare trends previously demonstrated in the region
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Defense
Cyberattack Misinformation Could Be Plan for Ukraine Invasion
A falsified video would be an update on the traditional use of propaganda campaigns during warfare
Defense
Russian Cyberattacks against the U.S. Could Focus on Disinformation
Direct system invasions are possible, but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely
Defense
Hypersonic Weapons Can’t Hide from New Eyes in Space
Tracking the missiles is like picking out one light bulb against a background of light bulbs, but new technology aims to see them more clearly
Astrophysics
The Physics and Hype of Hypersonic Weapons
These novel missiles cannot live up to the grand promises made on their behalf, aerodynamics shows
Climate Change
Military Operations Will be Strained by Climate Change
U.S. adviser says “It is our duty to warn the public about this threat”
Policy
Biden Must Take Immediate Action to Reduce the Risk of Nuclear War
The continuing proliferation of atomic weapons threatens the safety of billions
Policy
No One Should Have Sole Authority to Launch a Nuclear Attack
Leaving the decision to strike to the president alone is dangerous
Defense
How Do We Prevent War in Space?
There are defensive, offensive and diplomatic options for averting conflicts in orbit
Policy
It’s Time to Rein in Inflated Military Budgets
In an era of pandemics and climate change, we need to reconsider what “national security” means
Policy
The President Alone Should Not Be Able to Start a Nuclear War
The U.S. should require a second assent for a strike and pledge to never strike first
Engineering
Fully Autonomous Weapons Pose Unique Dangers to Humankind
Nations racing to acquire weapons that choose their own targets are ignoring the apocalyptic scenarios that can unfold when rivals catch up
Engineering
3-D Printers Could Help Spread Weapons of Mass Destruction
Experts warn that new technology makes it easier to covertly produce WMDs
Defense
We Can’t Count on Missile Defense to Defeat Incoming Nukes
Missiles designed to destroy incoming nuclear warheads fail frequently in tests and could increase global risk of mass destruction
Policy
Don’t Let Robots Pull the Trigger
Weapons that kill enemies on their own threaten civilians and soldiers alike
Computing
Social Media's Stepped-Up Crackdown on Terrorists Still Falls Short
YouTube, Facebook and other sites are working together to find and delete extremist propaganda and recruiting videos, but a new study says they can do better
Engineering
Satellite Images Hint North Korea Won’t Disarm Anytime Soon
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrives Friday for negotiations, but the photos suggest North Korea leader Kim Jong-un’s regime is increasing its missile-making capabilities...
Policy
How Tech Companies Are Trying to Disrupt Terrorist Social Media Activity
Google, Facebook, Twitter and Microsoft formed the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism last year to prevent terrorists from exploiting their services
Defense
Key Missile Defense Installation Will be Uninhabitable in Less Than 20 Years
Rising seas will ruin Kwajalein Atoll site where 1,300 work and live
Electronics
When Hatred Goes Viral: Inside Social Media’s Efforts to Combat Terrorism
Online video serves the Islamic State and other terrorist organizations as a powerful tool for recruiting new members and inciting violence. A potential fix remains curiously in limbo
