🚁 Speed, Stealth, and Strength: The Vehicles Behind Special Forces

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How Elon Musk Got SpaceX So Far Ahead

On October 13, SpaceX achieved a historic engineering feat by catching the Starship booster. What’s next for pushing spaceflight technology?

Speed, Stealth, and Strength: The Vehicles Behind Special Forces

Did you ever wonder how Special Operations Forces get to their mission area and back? From the nimble AGMV on land to the iconic Little Bird in the air and the high-speed SWCC boats on water, these transports are built for speed, stealth, and adaptability. They’re the backbone of missions in the toughest environments.

Are Underground Tunnels the Future for Deliveries?

Exciting innovations in automated delivery systems are overcoming challenges by going underground. Underground tunnels could be the solution for deliveries to fix pollution, congestion and even ageing populations.

How the AC-130 Dominates the Battlefield From the Sky

The AC-130, derived from the C-130 Hercules, is a formidable airborne fortress with a wingspan of 132 feet and a top speed exceeding 415 mph. Armed with a Precision Strike Package, including missiles like the AGM-176 Griffin and AGM-114 Hellfire, alongside a 105mm howitzer and 30mm cannon, it delivers pinpoint destruction and psychological impact on enemy positions, making it a vital asset in modern warfare.

What Does the Melting of the "Doomsday Glacier" Mean?

Thwaites, Antarctica's so-called "Doomsday Glacier" is melting by half a mile a year. Glaciologists used satellite data to measure the inflow of warm seawater underneath the glacier. If Thwaites melts completely, it will raise global sea levels by almost 2 feet.