🌊 The $5 Billion Mega Dam Creating Tension on the Nile

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The $5 Billion Mega Dam Creating Tension on the Nile

The world's eyes are on Ethiopia and the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt could lose the water that's the lifeblood of the Nile. Sudan could end up flooded. And China could gain much from Ethiopia's construction loan. Just how big of a wave can a single dam really make?

Which One Would You Fly? UH-60 Black Hawk, V-22 Osprey, or the Futuristic V-280 Valor?

The Black Hawk is a versatile workhorse. The Osprey blends helicopter and plane capabilities, while the Valor promises faster, longer-range aviation. Here’s how they impact today’s battlefield.

90-ton 3D Printer to Build World's Biggest Rocket

Using the giant, groundbreaking Automated Fiber Placement machine, Rocket Lab can cut down over 150,000 of manual labor to build its next Neutron rocket.

The MANPADS Strike Back: Stinger and Starstreak Uncovered

From the battlefields of Vietnam to today’s conflicts like the Ukraine-Russia War, MANPADS have become a prevalent force, known for their capability to down helicopters, jets, and other low-flying aircraft. Systems such as the Stinger and Starstreak have significantly impacted military engagements, creating a pervasive threat that extends into civilian aviation.

Amphibious Robot Dog Could Revolutionize Rescue Ops

MAB Robotics’ Honey Badger robot walks underwater, opening new possibilities for amphibious robots in industrial and rescue settings.