"Armed with Science highlights the importance of science and technology to military operations and celebrates those involved in cutting-edge research, development, and education."
"In January 2009, the Defense Media Activity launched, “Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military,” a weekly webcast highlighting the importance of science and technology to the modern military. The program featured interviews with Defense Department scientists, engineers, and other subject experts,who discussed the critical role that science plays in helping our servicemebers operate more safely and efficiently. In the course of 49 episodes, the show covered virtually every existing scientific discipline, as well as science policy, education, and history."
"In January 2010, the Armed with Science webcast was expanded into this science and technology blog, which provides
a better conduit to celebrate those men and women involved in cutting-edge research and development at the Department of Defense. In the spirit of science, the blog will also be an “experiment in progress,” exploring new social technologies to better engage the public and continually evolving to meet the needs of our audience. Get SCIENCED!"
At first glance, I thought this was a site for the military. Boy was I WRONG!! I saw these two videos: You’ve Been Scienced…by Drew Carey! [VIDEO] and Nellis Commander Completes 6-show Run on “Jeopardy!” [VIDEO] and thought, okay there are topics here that even I will understand AND enjoy.
So I have listed several items from each category of Armed With Science that I found of interest:
Earth Sciences
Navy Assessing Effects of Climate Change on Maritime Security
Podcast #23: Mountain Medicine for the Warrior
Education & Culture
AVATAR: When Science(-fiction) Meets Military
Episode #7: National Brain Awareness Week
Life Sciences
Podcast #28: Designing Intelligent Braces and Exoskeletons to Facilitate Walking After Paralysis
Podcast #12: Diving Odontocetes — Effects of Anthropogenic Sound
Physical Sciences
Solar Physics Research at the Naval Research Laboratory [PODCAST]
Podcast #42: Sensors Built Into Vehicle Armor Will Add Protection for Troops
Podcast
First Strike Rations Offer Fast Food on the Go [PODCAST]
Podcast #40: Making Fuel Cells Lighter for Soldier
Social Sciences
Podcast #35: Air Force Disruptive Solutions Process
Podcast #18: Engineering Anthropometry: Designing Protective Clothing & Equipment that Fits
Technology
Neuroimaging Study Investigates Blast-Induced Traumatic Brain Injury
Adults Benefit from Playing Video Games [PODCAST]
Videos
High Schoolers “Get Scienced” at IT Job Shadow Day [VIDEO]
Protecting the Navy’s Underwater Historical Treasures [VIDEO]
There are plenty of ways to interact with Armed With Science. You can follow them on Twitter @ArmedwScience find them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ArmedwithScience and sign up for their RSS feed here http://science.dodlive.mil/subscribe/ .
I hope you will take the time to not only check out these segments I have listed above, but to explore the many other topics they have covered.
"Get Scienced!"
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