The CIA is holding an exhibit at its Langley headquarters to mark the 40th anniversary of its Directorate of Science and Technology. It is not open to the public. Figures.
Luckily, Reuters got an inside look, and the view is amazing.
Along with the usual microdot cameras and specialized directional antennae, the CIA built mechanical flying bumblebees and dragonflies - with varying degrees of success - to carry listening devices, as well as a robot catfish capable of swimming in a school of fish and whose mission still remains classified.
The CIA's 'Q' is Donald Kerr, CIA Deputy Director for Science and Technology, who says the rate of spy operations has increased since his directorate was established in August 1963. Its fascinating history is covered in the book 'The Wizards of Langley'.
Currently one new area of interest is in tagging and tracking individuals... Experts in RFIDs, satellite tracking, and other such areas can apply directly - they're hiring.
