This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J
This year's Army-Navy game is a big deal, with both teams having winning records. The game, now in its 125th year, is a long-standing tradition. It usually happens on the second Saturday of December, but this year, it's on the 14th. Don't worry, the CBS crew will be there to keep the excitement goin
Eleven months after Ingenuity, a helicopter on Mars, made its last flight, engineers and scientists from NASA and a private company involved in its creation have found the probable cause of its crash. The problem? The chopper's sensors didn't see enough detail on Mars' smooth surface to figure out i
Imagine having a group of friendly robots patrolling the oceans to keep important underwater cables safe. This is what NATO is planning! These aren't just any robots; they're unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to watch over crucial naval zones. Think of them like security cameras on streets, b
A judge recently ruled that the Naval Academy can consider race in its admissions. The goal is to boost diversity and national security. Some people might not like this, but the judge said it's important for military effectiveness. The decision doesn't stop others from challenging it in court. The
Imagine giant trucks rumbling through mines, but with a twist – no humans at the wheel. Scientists have been testing this out, putting these self-driving cars through a range of tests on different surfaces. They trialed various control systems, like PID (which is like a brain for machines), fuzzy PI
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a well-known businessman, to lead the U. S. Navy. Phelan, who founded and chairs Rugger Management LLC in Florida, has an impressive background in finance but no military experience. Trump believes Phelan's business acumen will be a significant as
Imagine trying to stop a virus by blocking a specific part of it. Scientists are investigating drugs that target a protein called 3CL Pro . This protein is vital for the coronavirus to function and is similar across different types of coronaviruses. It's like finding a weak spot on a castle wall a
Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), recently warned about the potential for Russia to boost China's submarine technology, thereby challenging U. S. naval dominance in the region. During a security forum, Paparo expressed concerns about Russia sharing its adva
Bats are known carriers of coronaviruses, including those responsible for SARS and MERS. With the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding these viruses in bat populations has become crucial. A review of studies across Europe found that bats in countries like Italy and Germany carry a variety of coronavirus
