The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) seems to be working on bringing a staple of science fiction weaponry — the force field — into reality. Unfortunately, when the AFRL talks about force fields, it doesn ...

“Force fields” have long captured our imagination — the invisible shields of science-fiction lore that protect starships and superheroes from harm. But in the world of scientific discovery, force ...

Simulating the interactions between atoms and molecules is important for many scientific studies. However, accurate simulations can take a long time, which limits their use. To speed up simulations ...

'Force field' tech could make US tanks unstoppable Defense Specialist Allison Barrie has the inside scoop on astonishingly futuristic new technology that creates a seemingly invisible, impenetrable, ...

Force fields may one day protect people working at a lunar base from harmful space radiation – but the scheme will require a lot more research if science fiction is to turn into fact. With funding ...