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Shoot to not kill

Article Abstract:

The U.S. military is developing new weapons that will deter or stun enemies instead of killing them. The article discusses the research that is taking place and several of the nonlethal weapons that are being developed.

Author: Adams, Eric
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2003
Weapons industry, Nonlethal weapons

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1 jet engine & 18000 pounds of fuel

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The airplane called Global Flyer is compared with the pop-driven airplane Voyager. The design of Global Flyer pushes weight-reduction and structural-integrity technology to the absolute limits.

Author: Adams, Eric
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2004
Design and construction, Comparative analysis, Airplanes

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Into the dangerous, green night

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The article focuses on advanced night-vision technology used by the U.S. military. Pictures are provided of what images look like when seenn through the night-vision technology.

Author: Adams, Eric
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2003
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Night Vision Equip, Technology application, Night vision devices, Night fighting (Military science)

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Subjects list: United States, Product development, United States. Armed Forces
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