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United Airlines Pitched Mega Merger With American Airlines To Trump
The last time any airline had more planes than United-American was when Aeroflot had a state monopoly on domestic flights within the Soviet Union.
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Here's How Long A 3D-Printed Cylinder Head Lasts On A Running Engine
Making engine components out of plastic isn't common, especially when you consider how hot engines are, but that doesn't stop this intrepid garage enthusiast.
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'Life After Cars' Is The Book America Needs Right Now
The changes Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon argue for offer an escape from the endless cycle of some random event blowing up your gas budget every few years.
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Why Are Desmodromic Valvetrains So Rare In Engines?
Desmodromic valvetrains allow for higher revs without needing to worry about valve float. So why do automakers not often use them outside of motorcycles?
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What Does A Compensator Do On A Harley-Davidson?
Many Harleys are equipped with compensators, but some riders choose to ditch them. Is the boost in throttle response really worth it, or should you keep yours?
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Why Many Modern Electric Trains Stick With Diesel Engines Over Power Lines Or Batteries
Despite recent advancements in battery technology and electrification, most freight trains in the U.S. still rely on diesel engines. Here's why.
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How Expensive Does Everything Have To Get Before We All Ride Scooters?
Four wheels good, two wheels cheaper?
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Which Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Work Well For Two Riders?
Hitting the road on a bike with that special someone is a romantic idea, for sure. But it will work far better with some Harleys than it will with others.
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Visitors From Outer Space (NASA's Artemis II Astronauts) Splash Down Off The Coast Of San Diego
Coming home is never easy after a long trip, but it's a lot harder when you're traveling around Mach 35.
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FAA Tries To Convince Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers With Manic Ad Campaign
According to the FAA, gamers have "demonstrated high cognitive functions." Uh, say that after you try playing Call of Duty with a squad of stoned randos.
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Keith Haring's Art Cars Are On Display In New York Right Now And You Have To Go See Them
On display together in New York City for the first time are two of Keith Haring's iconic art cars: a Buick Special and a Land Rover Series III.
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Don't Expect Air Travel To Get Cheaper Anytime Soon
Regardless of the ceasefire status, oil production and refinery damage mean that the cost of traveling by plane isn't likely to come down for several months.
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SpaceX Starship Engine Test Is Successful In Every Way, Except For All Of The Exploding
Part of testing is pushing components way past their limits, so it's entirely possible that the team predicted a fiery end.
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Gas Prices Are Bad, But Diesel Prices Are Even Worse — And Much Closer To Breaking All-Time Record Highs
The price of diesel fuel is nearing all-time-record highs, which has broad implications for increasing prices and operational costs in all sorts of industries.
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Getting Dirty With A Grom Is More Fun Than You Can Handle
There's just something about using a tool that wasn't meant for a task that makes it a little extra fun.
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New 'Earthset' Photo Gives Earthlings A Unique Glimpse At Our Own Home
We need some positivity right now, and Artemis II is delivering, not just to the U.S. but to the entire world.
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Great News, The Strait Of Hormuz Is Now Open To Anyone Willing To Pay A Multi-Million-Dollar Toll To The Iranian Government [Update]
The White House didn't negotiate a ceasefire as much as it gave an enemy nation everything it asked for in exchange for... nothing? Wonderful.
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Ope! We've Got Another Plane Baby!
This time around, the plane baby showed up on a Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica to New York.
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Subaru Boxer Engines Keep Showing Up In Small Airplanes: Here's Why
The Subaru EJ engines seem to have caught the eyes of people building experimental light aircraft at home, but why are they so well suited to the job?
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E-Bike Vs. Moped: Pros, Cons, And Differences Between Them Explained
E-bikes and mopeds are used for pretty similar reasons out on the road. But there are some key reasons as to why you might choose one over the other.
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Los Angeles Traffic Is So Bad The Fire Department Got New Electric Motorcycles To Quicken Response Time
Google and YouTube donated the bikes to LAFD, which will assist in fighting wildfires and other search and rescue operations that may include disaster relief.
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Why Harley-Davidson's Switch To V-Twins Was Harder Than Just Adding Another Cylinder
Harley started out with a one-cylinder engine, then after six years added a second cylinder. But getting to an acceptable version proved a bumpy ride.
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We Can't Decide If James Brown's Lincoln Mark III Or His Learjet Has More '70s Swagger
He was the first Black American to own a private plane and also had a beautiful Lincoln Continental. Which was cooler? Read the story, then take our poll.
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America's Federal Emergency Response Is Currently Led By A Guy Who Insists God Teleported Him To A Waffle House
FEMA head Gregg Phillips says God teleported him once before. It was while he was in his car... and lo, it was into a ditch. Hallelujah!
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These Airport Buses Would've Changed The Way We Board Airplanes
Airplanes require some creative thinking to get passengers on board. In 1982, a company in Hungary sought to provide a bus-style alternative to gangways.
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U.S.-Iran War Is Stranding Sailors In The Strait Of Hormuz
Around 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.
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NASA's Artemis II Crew Send Stunning Pictures Of Earth Back To Earth
May you be grateful that you yourself are looking at a screen right now, instead of being subjected to such powerful cosmic wonder.
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