From The Editor

1. The Quantum Hype Train: All Aboard Or Off The Track? 3/17/2025

   Quantum technologies are here! Or are they? Well, they’re on their way! Or are they? Well … they’ll for sure change the world eventually, right? Well, it’s complicated.

2. What Makes Power Electronics So Interesting? 3/12/2025

   Power electronics are the backbone of modern electrical systems, enabling the future of clean energy, high-speed transportation, and innovative tech.

3. NASA's Plan To Make Sense Of Roman's Massive Amount Of Data 3/6/2025

   The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will use algorithmic tools to find hidden signals in space, including supernovae and exoplanets.

4. Radio Pulsars, Joy Division, And Jocelyn Bell Burnell 3/5/2025

   Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered radio pulsars, one of the most important astronomical discoveries of the 20th Century. She has received numerous awards and honors and is a devoted advocate for women in science.

5. A Spy Satellite Is Somewhere Above Your Head Right Now 2/28/2025

   A spy satellite is somewhere above your head right now, collecting images and gathering intelligence on whatever it sees below it.

6. DARPA Developing New Radiation Testing Capabilities For Space-Bound Electronics 2/26/2025

   DARPA’s ASSERT program is aimed at improving radiation testing for space-bound electronics using their advanced compact laser-plasma accelerator technology.

7. Increasing Solar Panel Efficiency With New Germanium Selenide And Tin Sulfide 2/24/2025

   Lehigh University researchers developed germanium selenide and tin sulfide materials demonstrating photovoltaic absorption of 80% efficiency in solar cells, far exceeding the theoretical Shockley-Queisser efficiency limit for silicon-based materials.

8. Mastering The Electromagnetic Battlefield: The Interplay Of EW, SIGINT, And COMINT 2/19/2025

   EW, SIGINT, and COMINT are integral components of modern military operations, each serving distinct yet interconnected roles in the electromagnetic spectrum. Understanding their differences and synergies is crucial for comprehending contemporary defense strategies.

9. Driving Business, Inspiring Progress At SATELLITE 2025 2/13/2025

   SATELLITE 2025 is the largest event dedicated to satellite and space networks. Attending will help you keep pace with innovation and accelerate your company’s competitive edge.

10. Remember That Time The CIA Tried To Turn A Cat Into A Radio Transmitter? 2/11/2025

    From pigeons to dolphins, spy organizations have turned to the animal kingdom to keep track of their enemies. But what happened when the CIA turned to the cat, the most finicky animal of them all?