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An artist's illustration of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Surface scan
A closer look at Mars
Published Aug 1, 2016
Gullies on Mars likely not formed by liquid water, scientists conclude
The robot spans across railroad tracks on a metal frame and is equipped with cameras and sensors
On track
First response robot
Published July 29, 2016
Remote system developed at APL can assess railway accidents, detect potential hazards
Artist's depiction of Juno spacecraft orbiting Jupiter
Giant steps
Juno arrives at Jupiter
Published July 5, 2016
Spacecraft, with APL-built JEDI instrument aboard, will aid our understanding of the origin and evolution of Jupiter
Artist's depiction of Juno spacecraft approaching Jupiter
'Missing link'
Unlocking Jupiter's mysteries
Published June 30, 2016
NASA's Juno spacecraft with Johns Hopkins APL instrument aboard will enter Jupiter's orbit on July 4
Small drone with white, domed center and four propellors
Drone technology
Release the CRACUNS
Published March 31, 2016 Video
APL researchers develop drone that operate in the air or underwater
Emergency data plan
Published March 28, 2016 Video
Datacasting uses public TV frequencies to give first responders better, more timely information
A black and white image of a crater in Mercury's surface, surrounded by dark marks at the rim of the crater.
Dark Planet
Why is Mercury so dark?
Published March 10, 2016
APL scientists believe carbon may explain planetary puzzle
Girls gather around dry ice and fog at APL's Girl Power Event
Girl Power
Science is for girls
Published Feb 29, 2016
'New Horizons' operations manager Alice Bowman to kick off APL's annual 'Girl Power' expo
Digital innovation
Thought exercise
Published Feb 26, 2016 Video
Man moves individual fingers on prosthetic arm using only his mind
Select company
APL among world's most innovative companies
Published Feb 23, 2016
'Fast Company' magazine recognizes organization for its revolutionary prosthetics