7 technologies that transformed warfare | Live Science
Nov 19, 2013 · War has a long history that dates back to the dawn of civilization, but armies have come a long way since the spear, or the bow and arrow. Advances in technology have led to faster airplanes ...
The Science of World War I: Communications
May 15, 2014 · A U.S. Army portable radio transmitting station in Germany, 1919.(Image credit: U.S. Army) World War I is frequently referred to as "the first modern war," since a number of technological ...
How radar works: The technology made famous by war
Jan 10, 2022 · The technology helped Britain and its allies emerge victorious during the Battle of Britain, the air war fought over UK skies in 1940, according to Imperial War Museums (IWM). Radar – which ...
'Star Wars' Tech: 8 Sci-Fi Inventions and Their Real-Life Counterparts
May 4, 2017 · Kylo Ren readies for battle in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' (Image credit: Disney/Lucasfilm) The most iconic piece of "Star Wars" technology is the lightsaber, but it's also probably the most ...
Defense startup developing AI-powered 'kamikaze drones' for the …
Oct 16, 2024 · It can fly for more than 40 minutes, with a range of 12.5 miles (20 kilometers).(Image credit: Anduril) U.S. defense technology company Anduril has unveiled its new Bolt family of military drones ...
The Science of World War I: Airplanes | Live Science
May 13, 2014 · In the centuries before World War I, wars were waged on land, or by navies on the high seas. But by the time "the war to end all wars" started in 1914, airplanes had captured the public's ...
Engineering news, features and articles | Live Science
Oct 19, 2024 · Engineering is a diverse branch of science and technology devoted to designing, building, problem-solving and finding practical uses for scientific discoveries. Live Science guides you through the ...
7 'Star Wars' inventions that could exist in real life | Live Science
May 4, 2022 · Laser swords. Lightsabers are perhaps the single most coveted piece of technology for any kid who grew up watching "Star Wars." Made of a retractable plasma blade generated by a made-up gem called ...
Could the US Stop Nuclear Weapons? | Live Science
Nov 28, 2017 · Pentagon officials announced today (Nov. 28) that North Korea conducted a nuclear test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile with the range to reach Washington D.C. South Korean ...
Happy Birthday, Dynamite: Interesting Facts About the Explosive ...
May 7, 2017 · The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe ... Nobel continued to develop war technology even after dynamite's invention ...