After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On

April 30, 2019
The Jasons, a group of scientists who advise the U.S. government, have developed technologies such as a laser that can help reduce atmospheric distortion. The Air Force uses it to better photograph passing spy satellites.

The 60 or so members of the Jasons are normal academics by day. But each summer, they come together to study tough problems for the military, intelligence agencies and other parts of the government.

(Image credit: R. Fugate/Air Force Research Laboratory)



from Science : NPR https://n.pr/2ZzaJpi

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