Technology
Can Yesterday’s Criteria Identify Tomorrow’s Women Scientists?
In the age of AI, many girls may already possess the interdisciplinary strengths future science demands – but these talents must be recognized and nurtured if they are to open doors to technological and scientific careers.
Floating Airfields: The Physics of Aircraft Carriers
How does a vessel made of 100,000 tons of steel stay safely afloat? How does a nuclear reactor help launch aircraft from the deck? And how can a jet land safely on a runway just 100 meters long? The aircraft carriers at the center of U.S. operations against Iran are engineering marvels, harnessing the laws of physics into operational capability.
Seeing Far, Responding Fast: The Story of Radar
How can we issue a real-time alert when a missile is launched from thousands of kilometers away, predict where it is likely to land, and even intercept it mid-flight? The answer lies in radar systems, which put physics to work not only in air defense, but also in safety, medicine, research, and many other fields.
Stealth Aircraft: The Technology of Staying Hidden
Unusual geometric shapes, sophisticated designs, and advanced materials are only the visible layer of the physics and engineering that allow fighter jets to evade radar detection – and catch an enemy off guard on its own territory.