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PROOF Research Advanced Concepts Division engineers lay up a polyimide composite part  Applications for these materials exist on the F135 and F110 engines; B-2, F-117 and F-22 aircraft; missile structures; and sixth-generation engines.  (Courtesy photos)

Developing better, faster, stronger, and more sustainable aircraft requires the discovery and successful manufacturing of advanced, high-temperature materials.
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It’s one of the largest indoor oceans in the world, making the MASK the most advanced test facility of its kind. So why does the Navy NEED an indoor ocean? Good question.
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Predict the spread of the Chikungunya virus in the Americas, win 150,000. DARPA’s newest challenge has never been more exciting.
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Broken buildings: Aging infrastructure has become a huge problem for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Luckily, they have a plan for that.
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Communicating the messages that matter most is often a group effort! For the SIGINT antenna team, it’s the humanity behind the science that makes them stand out above the rest.
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MEET THE SCIENTISTS: Dr. Jesse Moran and his team are the first line of defense when it comes to combating threats in the field of energetic materials (see: things that might go boom).
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What happened? Learn how military researchers are unlocking the secrets of aircraft black box as they help determine the causes of naval aircraft mishaps.
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The Naval Research Lab has entered into an agreement with NOAA that uses Navy-developed global ocean forecast model technology to make environmental ocean forecasts for public use.
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