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New Findings About Martian Sand Dunes
A team of researchers led by an APL scientist has revealed that movement in sand dune fields on Mars occurs on a surprisingly large scale, about the same as in dune fields on Earth.
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SMART helmets

Laboratory Setting Standards for 'SMART' Helmets
APL is helping the Marine Corps Systems Command develop procedures to test and evaluate the best of new combat helmet designs.
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RBSP

NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes Arrive at Kennedy Space Center
The twin Radiation Belt Storm Probes (RBSP) safely arrived at 7:54 a.m. EDT on May 1 at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., where they are scheduled for an August 23 launch to begin their mission to study the extremes of space weather.
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Popular Mechanic

Popular Mechanics Features Modular Prosthetic Limb
The crowning achievement of APL's Revolutionizing Prosthetics program is featured on the cover of the May issue of Popular Mechanics, available on newsstands now.
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Somalia

Using Gaming to Explore Threats in the Horn of Africa
Earlier this year, an APL team traveled to Italy to run a competitive influence game designed to help U.S. Africa Command explore growing threats in the Horn of Africa—and study how to craft a strategic response.
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