Episodes
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 06/30/21
Published 06/30/21
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 06/02/21
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 04/06/21
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 04/06/21
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 04/05/21
Join us for a discussion about science and technology for the future Army
Published 04/05/21
Army Senior Research Scientist Dr. Stephen Lee looks to the edges of science to discover new ways to enhance future Soldier capabilities. Join us for What We Learned Today! Read more... https://www.army.mil/article/242582
Published 01/21/21
In the future, smart technology will likely dominate the battlefield as Soldiers work alongside autonomous agents to complete their mission. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Piotr Franaszczuk, Army’s senior research scientist for Soldier performance neuroscience. Read more... https://www.army.mil/article/241902
Published 12/17/20
Quantum information represents one of the Army’s most promising science and technology investments for the future. Several technologies in this field, ranging from quantum computing, simulation, sensing, communication and networks show great potential, according to Army scientists. Join us for an in-depth discussion with the Army’s senior research scientist for the physical sciences and a researcher at the lab’s Army Research Office, Dr. Peter Reynolds. Read more on Army.mil.
Published 11/19/20
Scientists at the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, are researching agent transparency to support Soldier-autonomy teaming. We talk with the Army's senior research scientist for Soldier Performance in Socio-Technical Systems, Dr. Yun-Sheng "Jessie" Chen about this advanced research. Read more on Army.mil.
Published 10/29/20
The Army's senior research scientist for mathematics and physics sat down with us for a wide-ranging discussion about the history and future of science. Meet Dr. Bruce West, author of more than 350 scientific papers and 20 books. Read more... https://www.army.mil/article/239769
Published 10/08/20
The U.S. military has research programs to study electromagnetic wavelengths of all frequencies. Dr. Mark Govoni, from the U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, is the Army's senior research scientist for electromagnetics. Join us for a discussion about how electromagnetism offers a truly broad range of scientific and technological applications to support Soldiers at virtually every step of their mission. Read more: Radio frequency research enables Army dominance
Published 09/17/20
We talk to the U.S. Army's senior research scientist for Cyber Resilience. Dr. Alexander Kott is the Army lead researcher for this field, as well as the chief scientist for the U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland. Find out how the Army is seeking new methods to protect and defend American Soldiers in cyberspace! Read this article for more information.
Published 08/20/20
In the age of technology, the Army’s ability to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum can significantly influence the outcome of future conflicts on the battlefield. The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory designated several research programs as essential for future Soldier capabilities. Of these major flagship programs, the Foundational Research for Electronic Warfare in Multi-Domain Operations, or FREEDOM, Essential Research Program recognizes the...
Published 07/09/20
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory has several research programs it deems essential for future Soldier capabilities. Of these major  programs, the Artificial Intelligence for Maneuver and Mobility Essential Research Program endeavors to reduce Soldier distractions on the battlefield through the integration of autonomous systems in Army vehicles. In this episode of What We Learned Today, we talk with Dr. John Fossaceca, the program manager. Read...
Published 06/25/20
American Soldiers will partner with technology to accomplish the mission on the battlefield of the future. The U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory has an essential research program to focus on Human-Autonomy Teaming. Join us for an in-depth discussion with Army researcher Dr. Amar Marathe about the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning and the quest to make America's Soldiers stronger and safer! Read more... https://www.army.mil/article/236301
Published 06/10/20
Additive manufacturing has the potential to provide Soldiers with cutting-edge munitions. Researchers at the U.S. Army CCDC's Army Research Laboratory are exploring the technology through a program designed to push the application of additive manufacturing to new boundaries. The lab's Tracie Dean speaks with Dr. Jason Robinette, program manager for the Science of Additive Manufacturing for Next Generation Munitions Essential Research Program in this episode of What We Learned Today!
Published 02/25/20
When faced with battlefield threats, American Soldiers depend more than ever on body armor to protect them. To adapt to the evolving dangers of getting shot, the Army created a flagship program dedicated to protection technologies. The U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory has an essential research program to focus attention and resources on this important topic. Join the lab's Tracie Dean for an in-depth discussion with Army researcher Dr. Chris Hoppel about the future of materials...
Published 02/11/20
Army scientists and their partners at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have developed a high-energy aqueous lithium-ion battery that won’t catch fire no matter how damaged it becomes. These new batteries continue to operate in conditions where traditional batteries fail. Join ARL's Tracie Dean for a special edition of What We Learned Today with the lab's Dr. Arthur von Wald Cresce! Read more... https://www.army.mil/article/229601/
Published 11/07/19
Cracking the code of how aerodynamics affect high-speed projectiles will enable the Army of the future to realize its number one Army Modernization priority: Long-Range Precision Fires. U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory Director Dr. Phil Perconti talks with aerospace engineer Dr. J.D. Vasile from the lab’s Weapons and Materials Research Directorate.
Published 10/25/19
Neuroscience and the Soldier: How will future troops sense, perceive and interact with the world of technology? U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory Director Dr. Phil Perconti talks with recently promoted Dr. Vernon Lawhern, a mathematical statistician from the lab's Human Research and Engineering Directorate.
Published 10/11/19
What’s the next big thing? Imagine thinner, stronger and lighter metals, ceramics and plastics. How will that change the world? More importantly what will it mean for the U.S. Army of the future? Dr. Phil Perconti, director of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory, talks with up-and-coming materials engineer Dr. Victoria Blair.
Published 09/17/19
Army researchers are looking at how to make future unmanned aircraft systems stealthier. Current rotors are noisy. U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory aerospace engineer Dr. Matthew Floros is investigating a potential technology solution to decrease the sound of certain rotor blades by as much as 10 decibels. That's a lot quieter. Listen to the conversation about what we learned today! Read the academic paper by Dr. Floros:...
Published 09/10/19
Join us for a conversation with research chemist Dr. Marshall Schroeder from the U.S. Army CCDC Army Research Laboratory about the future of batteries and the work he's doing to power technology for American Soldiers.
Published 08/26/19