Patrick Stadter, APL’s mission area executive for Theater Defense, has been appointed vice chair of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. He brings decades of leadership in missile defense, national security space, and rapid acquisition. https://jhuapl.link/b2e

Johns Hopkins APL’s Stadter Named Vice Chair of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board

Patrick Stadter, APL’s mission area executive for Theater Defense, has been named vice chair of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, bringing decades of technical leadership in m...

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Recognizing the U.S. Coast Guard and its longstanding commitment to safeguarding America's waterways, strengthening maritime security and serving communities across the nation.

The Johns Hopkins APL 2025 Annual Report highlights how APL is advancing national security, accelerating innovation through partnerships, exploring the extremes and developing technologies that help address the nation's most complex challenges. https://secwww.jhuapl.edu/2025-Annual-Report/

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An augmented reality-enabled medical guidance system developed by APL has been recognized by Fast Company as a World Changing Idea. Combining AR, AI, predictive anatomy & portable ultrasound guidance, it helps medics provide lifesaving care in remote high-stress environments. https://jhuapl.link/fe2

Missed the livestream? Watch the replay and hear directly from NASA and APL experts on the Dragonfly team about the latest mission milestone and what's ahead. https://www.youtube.com/live/nQeXWoPfUBY

Eye on Dragonfly Live | A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA's Mission to Titan

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Great missions are built by great teams. Join the scientists and engineers behind NASA's Dragonfly mission for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the spacecraft's latest milestones, preparations for launch, and what's next on the journey to Titan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQeXWoPfUBY

Eye on Dragonfly Live | A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA's Mission to Titan

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How do microcapsules work? At APL, researchers are advancing encapsulation techniques that precisely control when and where chemical reactions occur, enabling innovations from underwater adhesives to secure manufacturing technologies. https://jhuapl.link/38c

Encapsulation Research Advances Mission-Critical Materials

Johns Hopkins APL researchers are using encapsulation, a technique that traps reactive chemicals inside microscopic shells, to control when materials activate and advance applications such as underwat...

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Inspired by Apollo, Sam Yee and Scott Murchie built careers that helped shape understanding of Earth and the solar system. These APL scientists recently received APL’s Lifetime Publication Achievement Award, recognizing more than 450 scientific papers & decades of discovery. https://jhuapl.link/osl

Johns Hopkins APL’s Yee and Murchie Honored for Lasting Impact in Space Science

Scientists Sam Yee and Scott Murchie were jointly awarded APL’s Lifetime Publication Achievement Award for work that has documented discovery, driven space missions, shaped scientific priorities, and ...

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Titan has rivers, dunes and a rich organic chemistry unlike anywhere we've explored. Join us July 16 for a live look at Dragonfly and the mission preparing to investigate this remarkable ocean world. https://www.youtube.com/live/nQeXWoPfUBY

Eye on Dragonfly Live | A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA's Mission to Titan

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More than 600 attendees representing the U.S. Navy submarine force, allied nations, industry, and academia gathered at APL for the 38th annual Submarine Technology Symposium to discuss the future of undersea warfare and maintaining undersea advantage. https://jhuapl.link/pcz

Join APL and NASA experts July 16 at 2 p.m. ET for a live behind-the-scenes look at NASA's Dragonfly, hear from the engineers and scientists preparing the spacecraft, and see what's next for this audacious mission of exploration. https://www.youtube.com/live/nQeXWoPfUBY

Eye on Dragonfly Live | A Behind-the-Scenes Look at NASA's Mission to Titan

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NASA’s Dragonfly mission is taking shape. https://jhuapl.link/kh3 Johns Hopkins APL completed structural testing of the rotorcraft lander’s frame assembly, clearing the way for the next phase of spacecraft integration as Dragonfly prepares for its journey to Saturn’s moon Titan.

NASA’s Dragonfly Clears Key Tests as Titan Rotorcraft Takes Shape

NASA’s Dragonfly mission has reached another development milestone, with structural testing of the rotorcraft lander now complete. The milestone clears the way for the next phase of integration, when ...

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With millions of international soccer fans in the U.S., Johns Hopkins APL’s ESSENCE biosurveillance system is supporting public health officials through enhanced surveillance, helping to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging health threats in real time. https://jhuapl.link/l81

Johns Hopkins APL Makes Sure Fans Get Soccer, Not Sicker

At the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, drawing 5 million international visitors to 11 U.S. cities for 78 matches over the course of 39 days, APL is playing a central role in ensuring th...

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Researchers from APL and @jhu.edu developed a practical noise-modeling framework for superconducting quantum processors that improves predictive accuracy sevenfold. The advance supports more robust quantum algorithms and resilient error correction. https://jhuapl.link/0f2

Johns Hopkins Team Models Quantum Noise on Superconducting Processors

Researchers from Johns Hopkins APL and Johns Hopkins University have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for quantum computers. Their work, published in PRX Quantum, offers a...

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Researchers are advancing exoplanet science by studying distant worlds, their atmospheres and how planetary systems evolve. APL scientist Erin May's new research using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is helping reveal what happens to planets long after their stars die. https://jhuapl.link/exo

Astrophysics and Exoplanets

Investigating exoplanets and stellar phenomena to refine our picture of the universe

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Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Independence Day recognizes the people, ideas, and achievements that have helped shape the nation.

Johns Hopkins APL is collaborating with the U.S. Army and Navy to develop autonomous technologies that clear large operational areas of unexploded ordnance and other hazards. The effort advances mission-relevant autonomy and delivers robust, agile robotic solutions. https://jhuapl.link/so3

Johns Hopkins APL Collaborates With U.S. Navy and Army to Advance Autonomous UXO Clearance Capabilities

APL is working with the U.S. Army and Navy to develop and prototype autonomous technologies that support rapid clearance of hazards in operational environments, with the goal of transitioning these ca...

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I'll be at #Exoplanets6 next week with a poster on MiTHOS, our Astrophysics SMEX mission concept out of @jhuapl.bsky.social MiTHOS studies the climates of hot Jupiters with a large population study of spectroscopic phase curves 🌈 Come find me to grab a sticker and learn about MiTHOS! 💫 🪐🔭🧪

For Christopher Hoffman, innovation starts with a simple question: What can chemistry do to solve this problem that nothing else can? An APL Master Inventor with 12 patents, Hoffman develops materials designed for real-world environments and complex technical challenges. https://jhuapl.link/3bp

Master Inventor Hoffman Turns Chemistry Into Capability

Christopher Hoffman has been recognized as a Johns Hopkins APL Master Inventor, a distinction earned through a career spent asking a simple question: What can chemistry can do to solve a real-world pr...

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Access to blood can be a critical challenge for warfighters operating in remote environments. Johns Hopkins APL's HEART initiative is investigating shelf-stable, freeze-dried red blood cells to help address that need. https://jhuapl.link/HEART

A Pint of Hope: Developing a Shelf-Stable Blood Substitute

Johns Hopkins APL researchers are investigating the viability and scalability of shelf-stable, freeze-dried red blood cells. With far-reaching implications for trauma care in remote or austere environ...

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An augmented-reality-enabled trauma care system developed at Johns Hopkins APL has been recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea.” The tech combines AR, predictive anatomy modeling, and AI to support trauma care in environments in resource-limited settings. https://jhuapl.link/fe2

Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company ‘World Changing Idea’

An augmented-reality-enabled medical guidance system developed at APL has been recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea” for its potential to improve trauma care where advanced medical exp...

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Microcapsules surround a core material with a protective shell, enabling release only when triggered. APL researchers are advancing this technology to precisely control reactions for applications ranging from underwater adhesives to secure manufacturing. https://jhuapl.link/38c

Encapsulation Research Advances Mission-Critical Materials

Johns Hopkins APL researchers are using encapsulation, a technique that traps reactive chemicals inside microscopic shells, to control when materials activate and advance applications such as underwat...

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APL researchers developed a novel high-performance coating system engineered to withstand extreme thermal and chemical stress. In testing, the coating protected a pulse combustion engine for 13 hours under harsh conditions, demonstrating exceptional durability. https://jhuapl.link/703

Novel Coating Technology Withstands Extreme Combustion Environments

Scientists at Johns Hopkins APL successfully tested an innovative chemical destruction system known as the Pulse Combustion Engine. Critical to the successful test were the development and application...

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Published in @nature.com: Research using data from the APL-built Juno/JEDI instrument aboard NASA’s Juno mission reveals relativistic electron acceleration upstream of Jupiter’s bow shock, advancing our understanding of particle acceleration across the universe. https://jhuapl.link/science-snapshot

Space Science Snapshots

At APL, our space scientists and engineers strive every day to break new ground—through research, spacecraft and instrument designs, and much more.

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Nature research paper: Relativistic electron acceleration at the bow shock of Jupiter and beyond go.nature.com/49GdTx4

Relativistic electron acceleration at the bow shock of Jupiter and beyond - Nature

NASA’s Juno observations show relativistic electron acceleration at the bow shock of Jupiter and establish a universal scaling law linking shock size to maximum cosmic ray energy.

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Researchers from Johns Hopkins APL and @jhu.edu developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for superconducting quantum processors that delivers a sevenfold improvement in predictive accuracy over existing approaches. https://jhuapl.link/0f2

Johns Hopkins Team Models Quantum Noise on Superconducting Processors

Researchers from Johns Hopkins APL and Johns Hopkins University have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for quantum computers. Their work, published in PRX Quantum, offers a...

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Ashutosh Dutta, electrical engineer and 5G thought leader at APL, received the Exemplary Global Service Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for leadership in advancing next-gen communications technologies & expanding worldwide access to 5G. https://jhuapl.link/jnz

Johns Hopkins APL’s Dutta Recognized for Global Communications Initiatives

Ashutosh Dutta, an electrical engineer and 5G thought leader, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his efforts to promote global awareness and develo...

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Christopher R. Watkins of Johns Hopkins APL has received the 2026 Vice Admiral Charles E. Weakley Award from NDIA, recognizing leadership and contributions that strengthened collaboration and communication across the undersea warfare enterprise. https://jhuapl.link/858

Johns Hopkins APL’s Watkins Receives NDIA’s 2026 Vice Adm. Charles E. Weakley Award

Christopher Watkins, chief mission engineering and integration officer at APL, received the 2026 Vice Admiral Charles E. Weakley Award from NDIA’s Undersea Warfare Division in recognition of his susta...

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#AI and #robotics are transforming how we live, work and solve complex challenges. In this @jhuapl.bsky.social Spotlight on Engineering, JHU CS’ Russell Taylor discusses how computer science and computer engineering intersect to shape the future of technology and medicine:

Engineering America at 250: Spotlight on Computer Science and Engineering

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A team at Johns Hopkins APL has developed the capability to build large language models from the ground up, positioning the Lab to support government partners in developing and adapting mission-focused AI systems for homeland defense and national security applications. https://jhuapl.link/9a8

Johns Hopkins APL Develops In-House, Mission-Relevant LLM Training Capabilities

A team at APL has developed the capability to build a large language model from the ground up, positioning the Laboratory to support its government partners in developing custom LLMs and adapting exis...

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