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Wirestock/Getty Images In January 2024, the safety of Boeing’s controversial aircraft — the 737 Max — was questioned again after an emergency door plug of Alaska Air Flight 1282 came off mid-flight shortly after take-off. While there was no loss of life, three passengers in the plane received minor injuries in the incident. The incident […]

By Eli Becht/April 29, 2024 3: 15 pm EST Arduino is a good platform if you want to start working with electronics. The platform, specifically the Arduino Nano family, is a set of small form-factor boards that act as microcontrollers, meaning it can be programmed to control electronic components like motors, lights, and sensors. You can

In April 2022, two months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, France sent its most advanced self-propelled howitzers to aid Ukraine’s defense: the CAESAR system. As of today, up to 50 CAESAR guns are in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU), with allies planning to deliver up to 72 additional systems by the

Jeremy Poland/Getty Images It’s summer and the electric bill for your rental property just came in. Like always, it’s higher than the previous months. That’s not at all surprising though, considering your tenants use more energy when it’s sweltering outside, but the spike is typically also due to an increase in electricity prices — more

Overnight on April 13, 2024, Iran launched a huge missile barrage aimed at Israel. In response, Israel and its allies executed a successful missile defense operation dubbed «Iron Shield.» Israel’s military confirmed the following day, that out of hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones sent by Iran, 99 percent were intercepted and shot down. This ad-hoc

Vladimir Vladimirov/Getty Images For true-blue outdoor enthusiasts, there’s no wrong way to commune with the natural world. But there’s no shortage of nature lovers who might insist the best way to get in touch with Mother Nature is to spend a few days roughing with little more than a tent, a campfire, and, perhaps even

Hsyn20/Shutterstock By Rob Rich/April 25, 2024 6: 15 pm EST Messing around with Arduino can lead to some fun projects — like simple electronic games, lighting or audio manipulation, or even gesture controls for other devices. However, you’ll need the right tools for the job before you dive in. It will also help to have a

Fine Art/Getty Images The Cold War set the stage for aerial combat between iconic jet-powered fighter aircraft. By the early 1950s, the world’s superpowers’ first generation of jet fighters were ready for battle. They just needed an opportunity. And in June of 1950, the North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung, provided just that, when he invaded South

Keystone/Getty Images The United States utilized many vehicles to win the Second World War, with everything from half-tracks and motorcycles to the most legendary tanks and strategic bombers. While every vehicle served its purpose, one managed to do more than most, and it’s also one of the simplest designs to come out of the war. The

When it comes to video editing software for Windows, most people’s go-to apps are Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve Studio, and PowerDirector, and for good reason. Premiere Pro is popularly known for its VR editing, audio quality enhancement, and third-party plug-ins for increased productivity. DaVinci Resolve Studio features noise reduction, remote color grading, and multiple

Rancho_runner/Getty Images You don’t hear much about it, but the U.S. Air Force has been flying an aircraft that made its first flight in 1955. The U-2 Dragon Lady is one of the longest-serving aircraft in the U.S. inventory, and there’s a reason the USAF continues using it in one military conflict after another —

Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An air pump is one of those devices you may scoff about until you’re near passing out while trying to blow up a pool float manually. It’s something worth keeping on hand, because when you need it, you really need it. There