How can acoustics technology help police locate gunshots?

In parts of cities like Washington, D.C., gunshot-detection systems are improving police response time to shots fired. Sometimes, the perpetrator hasn’t even had time to flee the scene when the cops arrive.

How Spy Flies Will Work

Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.

How Stealth Bombers Work

There is some serious technology and ingenuity involved in making a 172-foot-wide, bomb-carrying aircraft "disappear." Find out how the B-2 bomber deals with enemy radar.

How Code Breakers Work

Code breakers use logic and intuition to uncover secret information. From ciphers in ancient Greece to modern computer encryption schemes, codes are becoming more complex and harder to solve. Who are the people breaking codes and how do they do it?

How does stealth technology work?

When an airplane is described as a "stealth" aircraft, what does that mean? What is "stealth technology" and how does it work?

How Spies Work

Is the life of a spy really like it's portrayed on TV? This collection of articles illuminates the shadowy world of espionage. Learn all about spy gadgets spy gear spy planes and spying for the government.

What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?

What is a remotely operated spy plane?

I've heard about small planes that help the United States military gather information. How do these remotely operated spy planes work?