Can Wind Turbines Actually Interfere With Radar?
A wind turbine's size is hard to miss, but what does a radar system make of it? The question has drawn attention from NASA, the military, and researchers.
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The American Airlines Laptop Fire Could Spark Changes In Airplane Safety And Insurance
An American Airlines laptop fire ended with injured passengers and a closed runway. For airlines, these emergencies are getting costlier and harder to ignore.
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China's Mars Mission Is Set To Become A Space Milestone - Here's Why
In case you haven't been paying attention, there's a new space race going on, and if China's upcoming Mars mission is a success, they may be winning.
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China Has Made Its Biggest Breakthrough Yet In Homegrown Chip Manufacturing
China has been developing domestic chip manufacturing due to restrictions applied by the Dutch government, reducing its reliance on global manufacturers.
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Europe's Massive Offshore Wind Farms Could Create An Unexpected Weather Problem
As the European Union works to dramatically increase the number of offshore wind farms, it is facing an unexpected problem related to the weather.
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Scientists Found An Unexpected Pattern In Mars' Atmosphere That Mirrors Earth
Besides Earth, Mars is the planet that we know the most about, but that doesn't mean there isn't more to discover; Mars can still surprise us.
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SpaceX's Starship 40 Shows Why Rocket Recovery Might Be Even Harder Than It Seems
With the recent successful intact splashdown of SpaceX's Starship 40, we're seeing just how challenging the recovery of these massive ships can be.
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Romania Sunk 4 Ships Trying To Stop A Nuclear Reactor Failure - Here's Why
In an unprecedented effort to prevent a shutdown of its nuclear power plant, Romania recently sunk four rock-filled barges in the Danube River.
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How Long Do Web Cookies Last? Why Simply Logging Out Is No Longer Safe
You've probably gotten a pop-up about a website that uses cookies, but you may not realize just how bad actors can use them to hijack your info.
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4 Popular Action Camera Brands, Ranked
If you're outdoorsy and adventurous and want to document your travels, these action cameras are worth considering.
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The Navy's 3D-Printed Drones Could Be A Game Changer For Ships At Sea
Drones have completely reshaped warfare on all fields, leading to a surge in advancements for small, expendable drones, which are commonly cost-effective.
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Europe's Next-Gen Rocket Concept Could Be Way More Efficient Than SpaceX's Starship
A team from Europe has proposed a rocket that is similarly sized to the Starship, but with a winged booster that can glide and be caught mid-air.
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Study Shows Particles Inside Of Rocket Engines Aren't Doing What They're Supposed To
Science is built on making assumptions and then testing those assumptions, and sometimes the testing part has a bit of a delay from the assumption.
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3 Digital Cameras More Powerful Than The iPhone 17 Pro Max
Looking beyond your iPhone for better photos? These digital cameras are more powerful options for photographers ready to step up their gear.
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Einstein's Theories About Time Were Actually Proven True By Commercial Airlines In 1971
Einstein had some pretty crazy theories about time, and two scientists set out to test them by taking a long flight on a commercial airliner.
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5 Iconic Android Phones That Made Smartphone History
Apple's iPhone may have kicked off the touchscreen revolution, but phones powered by Google's Android have made big waves of their own.
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The Physics Challenges Holding Back Orbital Data Centers
There's been a lot of talk about placing AI data centers in space lately. However, this ambitious concept has numerous scientific limitations.
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Space Missions Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Astronauts' Sense Of Smell
Going into outer space causes a lot of changes in the human body, but you may be surprised to learn that it can radically alter your sense of smell.
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Ukrainian Troops Are Getting Tons Of War Robots, But That's Not What They Need
Ukraine is set to receive tens of thousands of unmanned ground vehicles in 2026. But could this actually cause issues in the fight against Russia?
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This US Decoy System Tricks Enemy Radars Into Showing Fighter Jets That Don't Exist
Modern air defenses can track multiple threats at once, but one military technology is designed to manipulate what enemy radar operators think they're seeing.
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China's Reusable Rocket Breakthrough Might Give SpaceX Some Serious Competition
China has launched and recovered its first reusable rocket booster, meaning there's a chance it could compete with SpaceX outside the US market.
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Magnet Breakthrough In Europe Might Help Solve The Biggest Problem With Rocket Design
The dangers associated with space travel are uncountable, but an array of powerful permanent magnets may solve one of the more persistent problems.
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Becoming A NASA Astronaut Is Over 30 Times More Exclusive Than Getting Into Harvard - Here's Why
Harvard is one of the most elite universities in the world, but its rejection rate is nothing compared to NASA's exclusive astronaut program.
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This New Biotech Might Have Solved The Problem With Long-Term Space Missions
Space missions come with certain dangers, including a lack of supplies. But a new study has shown that astronauts may be able to grow those supplies themselves.
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How Modern Navy Radars Track So Many Threats At Once
From hypersonic missiles to stealth drones, explore how warships scan, detect, and target hundreds of simultaneous incoming dangers in seconds.
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4 Of The Best Tablet Keyboards You Can Buy In 2026
Looking to use your tablet more like a laptop? These four keyboards stand out for their typing experience, trackpads, features, and overall value.
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How Do NASA Astronauts Drink Liquids In Space?
Thanks to the fact that water doesn't stay in a cup in space, drinking on the International Space Station is no easy feat, so how do they do it?
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