Military pilots must remain vigilant when flying fighter jets such as the F-15E Strike Eagle.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hiram Martinez
The US military is aiming to develop a stimulant that can be switched on or off in the brain using near-infrared light. Such technology could help Air Force pilots stay alert during long combat missions and avoid side effects and addiction.
of AWARE ProgramThe research, a project of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), aims to develop a new version of dextroamphetamine that can be activated or inactivated by exposure to near-infrared light.
Source: www.newscientist.com
