We have a more clear understanding of the White House’s latest wave of anti-Iran messaging after a few administration and defense officials spoke to a …
Month: May 2019
A literal secret weapon is hurting U.S. diplomats abroad. What is it? – The Washington Post
A DISTURBING new possibility has emerged to explain the injuries suffered by 26 U.S. diplomats serving in Cuba in recent years, and one in China.
60 Years of DARPA’s Favorite Toys – IEEE Spectrum
This year, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) turned 60. To celebrate, DARPA held a conference in Washington, D.C. One of the …
Scientists Created a ‘Neural Decoder’ That Translates Brain Activity Into Speech – Singularity Hub
The idea of a mind-reading machine might freak a lot of people out, but a new device that can transform brain activity into speech could be the first step towards …
Canadian Diplomats Sue Their Government Over Mysterious Cuban Disease – The New York Times
The illness, known as Havana Syndrome, has affected dozens of American and Canadian diplomats posted to Cuba. The Canadians say their government failed …
DARPA continues work on satellite servicing program as it seeks new ride – SpaceNews
Nearly two months after Maxar dropped out of a DARPA program to demonstrate satellite servicing, the agency is continuing to develop the technology.
A new cryptocurrency mining malware uses leaked NSA exploits to spread across enterprise networks – TechCrunch
Two years after highly classified exploits built by the National Security Agency were stolen and published, hackers are still using the tools for nefarious reasons.
How a Microwave Weapon Might Work – JSTOR Daily
Personnel at the U.S. embassy in Havana have reported mysterious sounds and physical symptoms consistent with brain injury. Could it be microwaves?
‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners – Science Daily
Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of …
DARPA helped create the internet, Siri and drones. Here’s what they’re working on now – CBS News
The agency is also developing drones that can navigate on their own.