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Navy Tests New Laser Weapon with Video Game-like Controller
The U.S. Navy is looking to test a laser weapon prototype this summer in the Persian Gulf. The Navy said the technology is called Laser Weapon System (LaWS), and will be the first of its kind to be deployed.
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Mysterious Light Shooting Out from Mars Captured by NASA Curiosity Rover (VIDEO)
A photograph was taken from the Mars Curiosity Rover of what appears to be an artificial light spreading outwards from the Red Planet. The photo transmitted from the rover as well as from another NASA rover millions of miles away to the Jet Propulsion in Pasadena, Calif.
Deserts Can Help Fight against Global Warming
A new study says deserts can help stop global warming. Arid regions are one of the largest ecosystems on Earth.
New Robot Mannequin Tests Chemical and Biological Suits for Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a robotic mannequin that will help test new chemical and biological suits for the U.K.’s armed forces. The mannequin, called the Porton Man, is able to walk, run, sit, kneel and copy a soldier sighting a weapon.
Turkish Court Lifts Ban on YouTube Video Site--Sort of
An Ankara court lifted the Turkish government’s ban on YouTube Friday. The court allowed 15 specific videos to remain blocked.
Americans Believe Alcohol is More Dangerous than Marijuana by Five-to-One Margin
A new Pew study released Wednesday shows that Americans believe that alcohol is worse for one’s health and for society than marijuana. The difference in opinion was found in a five-to-one margin.
Space X Falcon Rocket (UPDATE) Heads to International Space Station April 14
The Space X Falcon Rocket go to the international space station April 14. Space Exploration Technologies will send 4,600 pounds of supplies to aide its re-stocking efforts when it launches its Falcon 9 Rocket April 14 for the International Space Station via the Space Launch Complex 40 located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station News Tonight reported Monday.
Climate Change Could Hinder Food Production in the Desert
Climate change could affect a plant's process to produce upscale food. An increase in carbon dioxide amounts caused by stronger climate change is expected to limit the process by which plants turn nitrate into proteins thus possibly hindering food quality, which is scarce in the desert.
NASA Spacecraft Discovers Large Ocean Under Ice of Saturn Moon
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has found signs of an ocean at least as big as Lake Superior under a thick layer of ice on one of Saturn’s moon. The results were published in the journal Science and support past signs that the moon has liquid water, providing the possibility that it can host life.
EZRT New Technology Finds Diamonds in Rocks
The Development Center for X-ray Technology (EZRT) has created a demonstrator that can find diamonds located in volcanic rocks. EZRT is a division of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) that works on X-ray technology, image processing, computed tomography and optical 3D inspection systems.
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