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The BRAIN Initiative

Filed under Videos by jtozer on April 14, 2013 at 7:10 am {no comments}

President Barack Obama has announced a new research initiative to prevent, treat and cure brain injuries. The “BRAIN Initiative” gives scientists the tools they need to get a better picture of how the brain functions.

In his upcoming budget, the President plans to propose $100 million in 2014 –or what he calls a “significant investment” in the project– by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation to start the BRAIN Initiative.

The goal is to better understand how brain cells interact to help crack the code of brain injury and disease.

Specifically, DARPA plans to explore new tools to measure and analyze electrical signals to the brain, as well as, researching the vast spectrum of the brain’s functionality.

To learn more about traumatic brain injury awareness, visit Health.mil.

Story and information provided by Health.mil

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Focus on the Future

Filed under Technology, Videos by jtozer on February 24, 2013 at 7:09 am {no comments}

This video focuses specifically on AFOSR‘s investment in six basic research areas that have the potential to create foundations for new disruptive technologies and solve formerly unsolvable problems for the Department of Defense.

Each of the disruptive technologies discussed will be covered in more detail in follow-on video clips. Join the Air Force Office of Scientific Research throughout 2013 as they highlight the world-class researchers tackling these difficult topics.

Video provided by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research YouTube Channel

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Asteroid FlyBy On Friday

Filed under Space, Videos by jtozer on February 10, 2013 at 7:35 am {no comments}

I spy with my little eye something…asteroid-y.

Okay, it’s an asteroid. And it’s HEADED RIGHT FOR US!

*ahem*

I apologize for the intentional panic-inducing ALL CAPS up there. But I mean really, how often does one get the chance to say that an asteroid is coming and have it actually be true? Because it’s coming!

Well it’s headed in our direction on Friday.

Video provided by NASA

On Feb. 15th an asteroid about half the size of a football field will fly past Earth closer than many man-made satellites. Since regular sky surveys began in the 1990s, astronomers have never seen an object so big come so close to our planet.

Get your telescopes out, folks! This one’s going to set some records.

Jessica L. Tozer is a blogger for DoDLive and Armed With Science. She is an Army veteran and an avid science fiction fan, both of which contribute to her enthusiasm for technology in the military.

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The Eco-friendly Future Of U.S. Army Technologies

Filed under Energy, Videos by jtozer on January 27, 2013 at 7:35 am {no comments}

Check out the U.S. Army‘s fuel-efficient demonstrator, or FED.

The FED sports a number of fuel-saving technologies, such as low-rolling resistance tires, and optimized super turbo charged engine, lightweight aluminum armored cab, and it’s 70% more fuel efficient.

Check this out:

Video provided by the USArmy’s RDECOM YouTube channel

Now, you won’t see troops rolling all over the globe in these eco-friendly babies just yet, but it does serve as an example of the kind of technologies that are being researched and developed for the U.S. military forces.

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The NOAA Corps: Service, Science, Adventure

Filed under Videos by jtozer on January 15, 2013 at 7:43 am {no comments}

Science-minded students and active duty service members who seek adventure and travel have opportunities to serve their country in an exciting, flexible and diverse career, operating and commanding NOAA‘s fleet of scientific ships and aircraft.

Through narratives, on-location operations and testimonials by junior and senior officers, this video highlights the origin, role, mission and benefits of NOAA’s Commissioned Corps.

Video provided by the NOAA YouTube channel

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Anticipating The Age Of Surprise

Filed under Featured, Technology, Videos by jtozer on January 14, 2013 at 7:04 am {no comments}

We live in an age of many things.

The Age of Technology. The Age of Innovation. The Age of Declarative Titles. Okay maybe not that last one, but you get what I’m saying. This 21^st century is riddled with exciting invention, progression and descriptive words, so I’m not for a lack of topic when it comes to discussing the now.

But what about the future?

Ominous, no?

Ladies, gentlemen, aliens, robots of all makes and models…Welcome to the Age of Surprise. Blog post.

Air Force Colonel Edward L. Vaughan is the ANG Advisor to the Commander and President at Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. His job? Thinking ahead. Specifically technologically.

“You’ve got be ready for something to happen that you’re not ready to have happen.”

Meaning it’s time to expect the unexpected, which can be a bit of a challenge (contradiction notwithstanding). So how is Col. Vaughan and his team there at Air University doing just that? By using YouTube, of course.

No, seriously.

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Communications and Sensing 2.0

Filed under Videos by jtozer on January 11, 2013 at 7:55 am {no comments}

For decades, researchers have to attempted better understand how data transfers and interacts with other environments, and how communication sources can be enhanced for the benefit of the warfighter. Current Air Force basic research pushes the boundaries of quantum physics and plasma chemistry, supporting designs for innovations in communications technology.

See how AFOSR is leading the way in supporting designs for innovations in communications technology:

Video provided by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Youtube Channel

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First Catapult Launch Of The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System

Filed under STEM, Technology, Videos by jtozer on December 16, 2012 at 7:50 am {no comments}

Launch crew prepares the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator for its first land-based catapult launch. The Navy‘s first-ever steam catapult launch of the pilotless X-47B ensures the vehicle can structurally handle the rigors of the aircraft-carrier environment.

Check this out: