Driven by unprecedented times, scientists and engineers forged technological breakthroughs amidst the flames of war.

During World War II, battles were won by the side that was first to spot enemy airplanes, ships, or submarines. To give the Allies an edge, British and American scientists developed radar ...

A new play is set to celebrate the development of radar and the bravery of World War Two heroes. Less than a week after the death of the last Battle of Britain pilot, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, Black & ...

Although we think of air-to-air radar as a relatively modern invention, it first made its appearance in WWII. Some late war fighters featured the AN/APS-13 Tail Warning Radar to alert the pilot ...

Less well known are its applications in the study of migratory birds, bats, and insects, which initially showed up as "phantom signals" on the radar screens during World War II. Aa Aa Aa Many ...

Most notably, she was involved in the invention of "Window" – a radar countermeasure designed to jam German radar equipment. Dorothy Robson was also a physicist and engineer who was responsible ...