RADAR TECHNOLOGY

Jun 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

A floating shield for ships against sneaky flying threats

Ports and ships face a growing problem: cheap drones that can zoom over water and cause trouble. These tiny aircraft can spy, crash into structures, or even drop small explosives without warning. Most radar systems are built for land or slow-moving targets, so they struggle when waves, salt air, and

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Sep 17 2025SCIENCE

UFOs Over the USS Jackson: A Navy Chief's Unforgettable Encounter

A Navy chief, Alexandro Wiggins, had a strange experience while on duty. He saw something odd on radar. It was off the coast of California. He was on the USS Jackson. He saw four UFOs shaped like tic-tacs. Wiggins saw the first UFO come out of the water. He was confused. He thought it might be clou

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Dec 01 2024ENVIRONMENT

Radar's Surprise: Birds on the Weather Map

Ever wondered how we keep track of the weather? Radar is the secret! This clever tool started way back in the 1800s and was first used by the military to spot enemy planes during World War II. But guess what? It turns out radar can also spot weather patterns. Fast forward to today, and we use it all

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