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Boeing gets patent for a shockwave attenuation system

In science fiction, force fields act as a defense against enemy fire. This month, Boeing got a patent for generating force fields that keep shockwaves from harming military vehicles. The Boeing Company's patent, "Method and system for shockwave attenuation via electromagnetic arc," was filed in May 2012.

ZoyosJD3310d ago

I'd like to see how effective this is. Seems like it could be a great way to protect the troops.

coolbeans3309d ago (Edited 3309d ago )

Very interested to see how well this tech works. One step closer to real force fields.

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EVs Explained: What is a kilowatt-hour, and while we're on the subject, what is a kilowatt?

When talking about EVs, kWh and kW are often mentioned without context, but neither is as complicated as you might think.

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Boeing unveils unmanned fighter jet

Boeing has unveiled its new autonomous combat jet dubbed the Boeing Airpower Teaming System.

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annoyedgamer1864d ago

Pilots everywhere cringed in fear as they realized their jobs were no longer secure.

Cobra9511863d ago

"Boeing has said that these highly configurable autonomous jets will be made available to the global market . . ."

I wonder how the US Dept of Defense will feel about that. Maybe they'll throw lots of money at Boeing to make it exclusive.

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Dark Energy Is Getting Stronger By The Day

If the recent results from a new method of study of the expanding universe is true, then dark energy may well be getting stronger.

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ShockUltraslash1864d ago

Oh no!
The power of Darkness gets stronger and stronger.
We need to gather the heroes of light to fight against this evil.

BioDead1863d ago

Finn and Jake should take the job!!