Mission Area
Research and Exploratory Development
Highlights
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![James Johnson and Danielle Nachman in APL’s PFAS research laboratory.]()
Learn more about Eliminating Forever ChemicalsEliminating Forever Chemicals
Multiple studies have linked PFAS exposure to harmful health effects in humans and animals, and without a natural way to break them down, the chemicals persist in soil and contaminate the environment — including water. APL scientists are developing several technologies to capture and destroy these "forever chemicals." -
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Learn more about Climate SecurityClimate Security
Climate change is reshaping nearly every aspect of life on our planet, with significant implications for national security. APL is bringing all of its core competencies to bear on this critical challenge area, exploring strategic opportunities to make the greatest impact on climate change. -
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Learn more about Revolutionizing ProstheticsRevolutionizing Prosthetics
Revolutionizing Prosthetics is an ambitious multiyear program—funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)—to create a neurally controlled artificial limb that will restore near-natural motor and sensory capability to upper-extremity amputee patients.
Recent News
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![Brendan Croom leads XRCT testing to reveal small internal defects like pores or cracks in material structure.]()
Learn more about Subtracting Time From Additive Materials DevelopmentNews
May 22, 2023Subtracting Time From Additive Materials Development
Johns Hopkins APL researchers developed a framework of enabling capabilities to speed up the additive manufacturing process and quickly create materials for extremely specific mission requirements. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Explores Alternatives to PFAS in Firefighting FoamsPress Release
May 18, 2023Johns Hopkins APL Explores Alternatives to PFAS in Firefighting Foams
As the Department of Defense aims to extinguish use of PFAS-containing aqueous film forming foams for firefighting on military bases in 2024, APL researchers are evaluating additives to enhance firefighting capabilities of PFAS-free fire suppressants for military use. -
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Learn more about Master Inventor Miragliotta Taps into the Power of TeamworkNews
May 11, 2023Master Inventor Miragliotta Taps into the Power of Teamwork
To solve complex challenges, Joe Miragliotta brings together as many people and ideas as possible before developing a plan of action. With this approach, he earned 10 patents and Johns Hopkins APL’s Master Inventor designation, presented on April 25 at the annual APL Achievement Awards ceremony. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Team Makes Powerful Advances on a Better Thermal BatteryPress Release
May 9, 2023Johns Hopkins APL Team Makes Powerful Advances on a Better Thermal Battery
APL researchers are reenergizing the thermal battery market with technology that enables smaller, yet more powerful batteries to power missile systems. -
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Learn more about Artificial Intelligence Used to Discover Novel SuperconductorNews
May 3, 2023Artificial Intelligence Used to Discover Novel Superconductor
A multidisciplinary team at Johns Hopkins APL has discovered a novel superconductor using artificial intelligence.
