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Computer virus did not target US drone fleet: general

A computer virus that affected the US military's drone fleet last month was not "specifically" aimed at the unmanned aircraft's network, the head of US Strategic Command said Tuesday. ...

Technology / Other

created Oct 18, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Gates approves creation of new cyber command

(AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates has formally ordered the creation of a new military cyber command that will coordinate the Pentagon's efforts to defend its networks and conduct cyberwarfare.

Technology / Internet

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1




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Extremely rare transit of Venus to occur on June 5, 2012

A few hours before sunset on June 5th, 2012 residents of the Washington, DC metropolitan area will have a chance to witness one of the rarest celestial phenomena known: a “Transit of Venus”.

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created May 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1

China cyber warfare skills a risk to US military: report

China's cyber warfare capabilities would pose a danger to US military forces in the event of a conflict over Taiwan, according to a report by a US congressional advisory panel released Thursday.

Technology / Internet

created Mar 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

DARPA sets aside $7 million for 'Avatar' robot pals in battle

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced this week that it will be setting aside $7 million out of its $2 billion budget to work on a next-step robotics program called ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 18, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (12) | comments 12 | with audio podcast report

China's space ambitions ally glory with pragmatism

As China pushes to become a global space power, experts say its ambitions go well beyond a symbolic moon landing, to satellite observation and a global positioning system to rival that of the United States.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 05, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

NASA releases new interactive space communications game

NASA has released an interactive, educational video game called NetworKing that depicts how the Space Communication and Navigation (SCaN) network operates. The release of the video game coincides with the close of World Space ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

NASA bus-sized satellite to crash-land this week

What goes up must come down. But where?

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 5

Lawmakers question WHouse role in wireless project

Republican lawmakers say the White House may have tried to push through a company's proposed wireless network despite objections from the military that the project could disrupt vital satellite navigation ...

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 4

Perplexing puzzle: Can Yahoo's luster be restored?

(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. has gone through three different CEOs in five years. Whoever takes the helm now will face the same challenge: Solve one of the Internet's most perplexing puzzles.

Technology / Business

created Sep 08, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 4

Pentagon is investing in a greener military

Think your fuel bill is too high? Have a look at the U.S. military, which spent a whopping $13 billion on petroleum last year to keep its ships, planes and combat vehicles running.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

From astronauts to the boss, thoughts on shuttle

(AP) -- One thing about the end of space shuttle flight: Everyone has an opinion. A look at some of the views from those close to the space program:

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jul 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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