The S&T- and NIST-developed test methods include requirements and apparatuses that allow robots to demonstrate and measure their abilities, everything from climbing stairs to scaling walls and turning knobs. Keep Reading
A massive magma chamber feeds this supervolcano, and an eruption would pack enough power to expel more than a thousand cubic kilometers of rock and ash at once. Keep Reading
Scientists at Oregon State University looked at 44 years of seismic data and found clear evidence that temblors of magnitude 6.5 or larger trigger other quakes of magnitude 5.0 or larger. Keep Reading
Recent tests integrating commercial and government capabilities are making tactical communications between international and interagency law enforcement operators safer and more reliable. Keep Reading
Ask the question, “Will my product do what the government needs and could it be sabotaged for ill intent?” Keep Reading
Innovative systems from 11 industry participants representing 10 countries from around the world were selected to participate in the rally. S&T challenged industry to meet specific objective performance goals along three interlinked categories of evaluation metrics: effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction. Keep Reading
Facial recognition technology soon will check each face against a database of expelled students, sex offenders and other possible troublemakers. Keep Reading
Representatives from the “brave new world” of artificial intelligence, drones, robots, quantum computing, and data analytics explain at the 2018 Aspen Security Forum the promise and peril of these emerging technologies and the security implications they entail. Keep Reading
Having the ability to navigate the rubble and enter highly unstable areas could prove invaluable to saving lives or detecting additional hazards among the wreckage. Keep Reading
Companies involved in ocean freight will need to embrace emerging technologies such as big data analytics, blockchain, and automated operations in order to stay afloat, says ABI Research. Analysts from the technology advisory firm ABI Research predict that digital technologies will radically transform the maritime industry over the next five years. In the 32-page report, The… Keep Reading
Sen. Kennedy said that calls to eliminate ICE reflect "a blatant disregard for the welfare of the American people and our nation’s immigration laws." Keep Reading
CBP has partnered with the U.S. air travel industry to meet that goal and is implementing innovative ways of using biometric technology to provide better enforcement and a better experience for travelers. Keep Reading
Distress flares are vital to boating safety, but pyrotechnic flares can pose a safety hazard to people not trained in their use. In addition, expired flares can create environmental hazards through leaching chemicals when disposed of in landfills or at sea. Keep Reading
This unprecedented partnership will test and demonstrate potential first responder communication, situational awareness, Internet of Things (IoT) and on-body technologies in an operational environment. Keep Reading
The degree of intelligence that can be collected is vast and the introduction of new technologies such as Big Data or Data Analytics makes this task easier. Keep Reading
Algorithms developed from this competition have the potential to improve the speed and accuracy of the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners used to screen airline passengers for prohibited items. Keep Reading
Over the next two years, the two countries will collaborate on new research and development projects, hold joint workshops and field experiments and share best practices and lessons learned to ensure the safety and effectiveness of first responders and the public. Keep Reading
Preventing unauthorized access to a container would significantly lessen the chances of it posing a security risk on its journey. Keep Reading
The cables already underground around the world could come in handy for another reason. They may provide a low-cost way to detect earthquakes. Keep Reading
Prizes increase during each successive round with a potential for up to 25 finalists being invited to participate in a major national event in Washington, D.C., where they can directly engage with Department of Army officials, industry partners and academia. Keep Reading