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A European garden spider (Araneus diadematus) wraps its prey, a mosquito, in silk on Sept.16, 2014, in Lille, France.

Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests

A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.

By Dr. Patrick Rose

4 years ago

WWII escape maps might be the world’s most unique fashion statement

Invented by an MI9 intelligence officer, some 3.5 million escape maps of Europe and the Pacific were created during WWII to assist Allied forces shot down or taken prisoner.

By Claire Barrett

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: Jan. 26, 2020

Marines escape from a simulated submerged AAV, burial at sea, A-10 Elephant Walk and more of the best photos from around the military.

5 years ago

Can ecstasy treat PTSD? A Bitcoin philanthropist is willing to pay millions to find out

The anonymous online benefactor on Wednesday announced plans to donate $4 million to MDMA psychotherapy research that could treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

By Nicole Bauke

7 years ago

Illinois Archives repairs, digitizes National Guard World War I maps

The state of Illinois has repaired and digitized 57 maps that the Illinois National Guard used during World War I to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the war.

7 years ago

Floatin’ in ecstasy: Veterans suffering from PTSD may soon find help from an unlikely source

MDMA was recently designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

By J.D. Simkins

7 years ago

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