News Releases

In a recent scientific paper published in the journal The Lancet Microbe, researchers harnessed tools developed by APL to shed light on the origins of an Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan has been confirmed, enabling the mission to progress through its final design and eventual construction and testing. The game-changing mission, equipped with a mobile eight-rotored lander that will fly autonomously, will advance our understanding of the chemical origins of life and explore dozens of locations on Titan.

For the third year in a row, APL has won an Early Talent Award from Handshake, an online recruiting platform for college students and recent alumni.

APL played a pivotal role in a successful demonstration of the Aegis Weapon System’s ability to track and intercept a complex missile target.

America’s food supply faces a number of emerging threats, including the effects of climate change, cyberattacks and even espionage. As the U.S. government enhances defense of agricultural systems, researchers at APL are poised to assist.

Larry Paxton, a space scientist at APL, has earned a 2024 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Distinguished Service Award.

Michael Connelly, the chief strategist for classified policies and programs at Johns Hopkins APL, has been elected vice chair of the FFRDC/UARC Security Council.

Patrick Binning has received the University of Colorado Boulder’s Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences award for excellence in public service.

High school seniors, finalists in the Society for Science Regeneron Science Talent Search, visited APL to explore advanced research in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The visit highlighted APL’s innovative work and provided the students with insights into STEM careers.

Ella Dobson, whose pioneering work in ocean remote sensing at APL spanned 36 years, left a profound impact on science, embodying the spirit of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations in the STEM fields.