Military

U.S. Navy Unveils Railgun at Science and Technology Expo
The U.S. Navy unveiled its new railgun at its Science and Technology Expo. The Navy will begin testing the railgun at sea next year. (February 8, 2015)

16th Century German Warfare Manual Suggests Strapping Rockets to Cats and Birds
A 16th century German warfare manual contains illustrations of bombs being strapped to cats and birds. The manual was recently digitized by the University of Pennsylvania. (March 7, 2014)

U.S. Military Scientists Developing Pizza That Can Last For Three Years
The U.S. military is currently developing a pizza that remain edible for up to three years. (February 14, 2014)

Rheinmetall Defence Laser Weapon Cuts Through Steel Girder Located 1,000 Meters Away
Germany based Rheinmetall Defence continues to develop its high-energy laser (HEL) technology. (January 8, 2013)

Researchers Study Butterfly Flight With High-Speed Cameras
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are studying butterfly's flight patterns with high-resolution cameras. (February 2, 2012)

Weapons Manufacturers Create Dart-like, Self-Guided Bullet Steered by Tiny Fins
Sandia researchers Red Jones and Brian Kast and their colleagues have invented a dart-like, self-guided bullet for small-caliber firearms that could hit laser-designated targets at distances of more than a mile (about 2,000 meters). (January 30, 2012)

Bug-like Drones in Military's Future
Wired posted this video on YouTube. (May 2, 2008)

Did 2003 Iraq Bombings Spread Uranium Radiation Across Europe?
The Guardian reports that radiation detectors in the UK recorded a significant increase in uranium levels shortly after the "shock and awe" bombing campaign in Iraq in March, 2003. (February 22, 2006)