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  • A jet aircraft making a hard landing.
    2

    Here's How A Plane Can Land Safely With A Flat Tire

    If your car gets a flat, you're wise to pull over immediately, or you risk ruining the tire and worse. Pilots aloft, though, can't just stop flying.

    By Michael Frank 4 hours ago Read More
  • Red ship's bow with white draft marks and an anchor chain emerging from the water, displaying the waterline where barnacles cling to the aged hull, signifying ocean travel and freight
    24

    How Little Sea Creatures Could Keep Oil Scarce Long After The Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

    Perhaps the biggest issue, though, will be a race for nearby ports at which ships can be inspected and cleaned.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 day ago Read More
  • Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner C-FRSR on approach to Frankfurt airport in Germany
    31

    Airline Pilot Arrested For Allegedly Flying With Fake License For 17 Years

    The airline didn't discover "anomalies" in his license documentation until 2025, the same year that the pilot retired.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • View of the building of the Grand Kremlin Palace, the Annunciation Tower and the ensemble of the Kremlin Cathedral Square from the embankment of the Moskva River, Moscow, Russia.
    32

    Russia Might Have Space-Based GPS Jamming Capabilities

    GPS is a pretty critical infrastructure system. Air travel, electricity grids and even cellular communications rely on GPS to some degree.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of the angular X-59 supersonic aircraft in the sky attempting Mach 1.1 last Friday.
    40

    Watch NASA Inch Closer To Its Sonic Thump Theory With The X-59's First Supersonic Flight

    The purpose of the X-59 is to make faster air travel possible, without continually rattling the people of the continental U.S.

    By Lalita Chemello 3 days ago Read More
  • The launch of the Orion spacecraft on April 1, 2026.
    33

    Here's Why Rocket Launch Trajectories Are Curved Like Bananas

    Ever wonder why rockets don’t shoot straight up into space? Discover the fascinating physics behind curved rocket launch trajectories and gravity turns.

    By Brontë Wieland 3 days ago Read More
  • The space shuttle Discovery on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, part of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.
    69

    Houston's Created Its Own Problem: The Unnecessary Fight To Snatch Up The Discovery Space Shuttle Continues

    If there is a custody battle to be had, the Smithsonian has it locked down.

    By Lalita Chemello 3 days ago Read More
  • A GE CT7 turboprop engine fully spun up, running off of a hybrid electric system
    44

    Airplanes Could Soon Be Going Hybrid, Too

    The hybrid approach has the advantage of being compatible with existing airframes.

    By Nicholas Werner 3 days ago Read More
  • A frontal view of the Airbus A380 on the ground.
    10

    The Largest Plane You Can Fly On In 2026 Is Indeed Quite Large

    There are some massive planes out there that offer plenty of room and some incredible comfort. And this passenger plane has been the biggest around since 2005.

    By Nico DeMattia 3 days ago Read More
  • Aerial view of Launch Complex 36 after a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on May 28, 2026
    8

    While Blue Origin Is Hopeful New Glenn Will Fly Again This Year, Its Exploded Launchpad Is A Problem

    In an interview with CNBC, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said that it would "take some serious time" to repair the damage at Launch Complex 36..."

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: A boxed AirTag on display at the Apple Store George Street on April 30, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Apple's latest accessory, the AirTag is a small device that helps people keep track of belongings, using Apple's Find My network to locate lost items like keys, wallet, or a bag. (Photo by James D. Morgan/Getty Images)
    12

    Choosing Between Apple AirTags And GPS Trackers For Your Vehicle

    There are several factors to consider when picking a system that helps you secure your vehicle, but cost and effectiveness are probably the two most important.

    By Amber DaSilva 5 days ago Read More
  • Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid
    13

    Here's Why Designing Hybrid Motorcycles Is So Tough

    Hybrid motorcycles could be faster, more efficient, and have longer engine life, but there are significant hurdles keeping them from being widely adopted.

    By Brad Brownell 5 days ago Read More
  • Soldiers repel from a Black Hawk helicopter into a facility in Pasadena, California on the night of June 3, 2026
    19

    The Military Is Drilling Special Operations Raids In The Heart Of The LA Area, But Don't Panic

    From a safety perspective, urban military drills can be disastrous.

    By Nicholas Werner 7 days ago Read More
  • A general view of the United Airlines airplane hangar at Los Angeles international Airport on January 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
    22

    900 Planes Grounded Due To Engine Shortage, Claims United CEO

    As hundreds of older planes sit idle, awaiting parts, newer planes are being parted out to service the old engines, contributing to the rising cost of airfare.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • A Brightline train in Florida
    70

    Bankruptcy Looms For America's Deadliest Trains

    With its self-imposed deadline to find a buyer now passed, Bloomberg reports Brightline has reached a point where restructuring feels inevitable.

    By Collin Woodard 9 days ago Read More
  • The Orion spacecraft of NASA's Artemis II mission comes in for splashdown with its parachutes deployed
    31

    Why Americans Land Spacecraft In The Ocean While The Russians Go For Solid Ground

    As you may have heard, rocket science is complicated.

    By Nicholas Werner 9 days ago Read More
  • Large tractor trailer driving down the highway
    9

    What's The Difference Between A Class A And Class B CDL?

    If you want to drive any sort of large truck for a living, you'll need to know which CDL to get and what sort of rigs you can legally drive.

    By Brad Brownell 10 days ago Read More
  • A head-on shot of a Buc-ee's gas station
    21

    Buc-Ee's Gas Stations May Be Huge, But Don't Take Up Space With Your RV Overnight

    Buc-ee's gas stations are truly massive, but that doesn't mean you can park your RV there overnight. Here's why the chain doesn't allow overnight stays.

    By Chloe Clougher 10 days ago Read More
  • A yellow, orange, and white Kenworth Monfort truck parked outside
    18

    The Legend Behind Monfort Lane – The Fastest Trucks On America's Highways

    The Monfort Lane was legendary back in the 1970s. It housed a fleet of colorful trucks known for being incredibly fast and instantly recognizable.

    By Benjamin Gracias 10 days ago Read More
  • Boat cruising with the sunset in the background.
    11

    Is This Boat Motor Advice Wisdom Or Myth?

    The 1,000 rule for boat motors is a helpful guideline when making a buying decision, but it can't tell the whole story. Learn why service and use matter too.

    By Nico DeMattia 10 days ago Read More
  • Large bird-shaped bus stop structure.
    11

    The Strange Beauty Of Soviet Bus Stops

    From soaring bird wings to futuristic rockets, the bizarre and beautiful bus stops of the former Soviet Union are enduring evidence of poetic pushback.

    By Brad Brownell 10 days ago Read More
  • In an aerial view, the Buc-ee's convenience store logo is seen on June 12, 2024 in Luling, Texas. The Texas-based convenience store and gas stop, Buc-ee's has become the world's largest convenience store with over 100 gas pumps and a 75,000 square feet store. The newly opened location in Luling is nearly 30 times larger than average convenience stores, and hosts thousands of food and beverage options.
    83

    Louisiana's First Buc-Ee's Is So Massive, Preparing For The Inevitable Traffic Will Cost The City $11,000,000

    In order to get ready for all the drivers stopping for gas and brisket, Ruston reportedly needs a new access road and some traffic light upgrades.

    By Collin Woodard 11 days ago Read More
  • The road up Mauna Kea to Subaru Telescope
    4

    The Subaru Telescope On Mauna Kea Shares Its Name With Your Car For A Reason

    What does a research telescope in Hawaii have in common with the dog-friendly car brand? The answer lies in an ancient, globe-spanning myth.

    By Brontë Wieland 12 days ago Read More
  • An Australian road train carrying fuel
    17

    Australia's Longest Road Trains Dwarf American Semi Trucks (But They'd Never Work In The US)

    America's biggest rigs seem like toys compared to these apex predators of Australia's logistics network, and using them in the U.S. is nearly impossible.

    By Benjamin Gracias 12 days ago Read More
  • airline pilot with epilets smoking a vape
    23

    Medical Marijuana Is Off Limits To Truckers And Pilots Despite Trump Administration's Reclassification

    Weed is not an FDA-approved drug, thus it is not permitted to show up on drug tests for employees in safety sensitive transportation roles.

    By Logan K. Carter 12 days ago Read More
  • A liberty aircraft V12 from 1917.
    2

    The Liberty V12 Aircraft Engine Was Designed In A Hotel Room And Forged Lincoln

    Powering the legendary "Liberty Planes," this turbo-supercharged aircraft V12 sparked the founding of Lincoln and helped the Allied forces win World War I.

    By Nico DeMattia 12 days ago Read More
  • Harley-Davidson dealership at Las Vegas, Nevada
    7

    These Are The 9 Largest Harley-Davidson Stores In America

    Harley-Davidson is nothing if not American, and few things are more American than a giant showroom. Here are the largest Harley-Davidson dealerships.

    By Andrew Ekuwem 12 days ago Read More
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