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  • A Boeing 747 aircraft with a tail stand deployed.

    Why These Boeing Models Need A Tail Stand At The Gate

    Have you ever noticed an airliner sitting at the terminal with what looks like an oversized kickstand? Turns out these tail stands serve an important purpose.

    By Greg Poggiali 3 hours ago Read More
  • The cruise ship MSC Euribia sails down a Norwegian fjord

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  • Delta Airlines Airbus A320

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    Because the A320's engines were made in the USA, they're not subject to the 10% tariff that the replacement aircraft they're being stripped from would be.

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  • UFO fans

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    By Matthew DeBord 16 hours ago Read More
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    Buy yourself a gas-powered off-road shopping cart for $950, and never feel dull again.

    By Amber DaSilva 18 hours ago Read More
  • A vintage Pan Am Boeing 747 airplane in the sky

    How Much Fuel Does A Boeing 747 Burn Per Hour, And How Much Can It Hold?

    The Boeing 747 and its four engines once made it the airliner of choice for international flights. So how much fuel do those four powerplants use?

    By Richard Sachek 19 hours ago Read More
  • A woman standing with a large Martian meteorite

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    Out of the 122 lots, the main event is NWA 16788, a Martian meteorite that is the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.

    By Daniel Golson 23 hours ago Read More
  • A red plane decending from high altitude

    What Happens When A Plane Loses Cabin Pressure?

    You may have heard a flight attendant talk about the safety procedures to follow if the cabin loses pressure, but what does that actually mean?

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 day ago Read More
  • A fleet of cars in front of a large vehicle carrier ship

    Automakers Not Happy About Trump's Proposed Port Fees On Car Carrier Ships

    Starting October 14, the U.S. will levy a fee of $14 per net ton of cargo for ships that ferry cars and other vehicles, unless the ships were made in America.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 days ago Read More
  • Technicians in self-contained atmospheric protective ensemble suits start to conduct initial checks on the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 1) after its landing Dec. 3, 2010, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

    Trump Megabill Tosses $1 Billion At Space Force's Boeing Spaceplane

    The $1B dedicated to the X-35B is part of a $11.3B budget increase for Space Force amid the White House leaving civilian spaceflight on a shoestring budget.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing ESS satellite for the U.S. Space Force orbits the Earth (computer rendering)

    Boeing Is Building Next-Gen Satellites To Control America's Nukes

    These satellites are the sort of thing you really hope that nobody ever has to use. But if the very worst ever happens, you'll really, really want them to work.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 days ago Read More
  • Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet taxis before down the runway before its long-waited first flight December 15, 2009 at Paine Field In Everett, Washington.

    Why The Boeing 787 Doesn't Have Winglets

    The 787's distinct wing profile skips the usual efficiency-boosting upturned tips, but why?

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • A motorcycle helmet on a scooter seat

    How To Buy Your First Motorcycle Helmet

    It's relatively cheap and easy to find a road-legal helmet in the U.S., but getting one that'll actually protect your head in a crash is a little bit harder.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • Drivers sit in traffic as a motorcyclist splits lanes on southbound Interstate 5 during the afternoon commute heading into downtown San Diego

    The Difference Between Lane Splitting And Lane Filtering, Explained

    There's a big difference between lane splitting and lane filtering, and it shows up in some states' motorcycle laws. Here's what we're talking about.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • NYC taxis

    There Will Always Be A Place For Human Drivers

    I will always, no matter how good self-driving gets, want a human in the car. I need someone to chat with.

    By Amber DaSilva 3 days ago Read More
  • A rider off the road wearing a motocross helmet

    Why Dirt Bike Helmets Look Different From Motorcycle Helmets

    It's not your imagination. Dirt bike helmets look quite diferent from motorcycle helmets, and for lots of good reasons. Here's what sets them apart.

    By Benjamin Gracias 3 days ago Read More
  • An Airbus A321XLR plane on the tarmac at an airport

    Ever Heard A Barking Noise On An Airbus Plane? Here's What It Is

    If you hear a barking noise on an Airbus plane, it could be a service dog. But if it's not, there's no need to fret. We know what it really is.

    By Richard Sachek 3 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing C-17 plane flying at a California air show

    Why Boeing Retired Its Iconic C-17 Globemaster III

    Boeing's massive C-17 Globemaster III is still flying around the world, and Boeing may make more of them. But why did it kill the C-17 in the first place?

    By Richard Sachek 3 days ago Read More
  • Matter Aera 5000

    This Electric Motorcycle Has A Real 4-Speed Manual, And It's Just For Fun

    The Indian Matter Aera 5000 has a 5-kWh battery, a single electric motor making about 15 horsepower, a 0-25 mph time of 2.8 seconds, and a top speed of 65 mph.

    By Justin Hughes 4 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing T50 turboshaft engine mounted in a Porsche car.

    Here's How Much Horsepower Boeing's T50 Engines Can Have

    Boeing has made generations of T50 turboshaft engines, and they've been installed in all kinds of places. Here's how much horsepower those engines can have.

    By Richard Sachek 4 days ago Read More
  • Smog, 15 December 1950. Julius Tannen (picket);Griffin Wheel company;Dar Howell--Manning Inc.). (Sleeve reads: 9593 was 8888)..

    LA's First Encounter With Smog Happened 82 Years Ago And Was So Bad People Thought It Was Chemical Warfare

    As Los Angeles grew exponentially in the mid-1900s and the car became the apple of capitalism's eye, the smog arose and rapidly overtook the beachside paradise.

    By Logan K. Carter 4 days ago Read More
  • Screenshot of a YouTube video showing a motorcyclist being dragged by a car

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    This certainly doesn't help the reputation of Nissan Altima drivers.

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  • Lockheed Martin's proposed ascent vehicle ascends into Mars orbit (computer rendering)

    Lockheed Martin Wants To Bring Mars Rover's Samples To Earth If NASA Can't

    While originally conceived as an in-house job, NASA has since realized that its version of the plan would cost at least $7 billion.

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • A plane engine painted with

    Scientists Find New Way To Power Your Next Flight With Rotten Food

    The banana peel rotting in your trash right now just might save the planet, if we can just find a way to turn it into jet fuel on the cheap.

    By Nicholas Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • NASA's logo atop a stand at a facility

    NASA's Most Experienced Staff Are Taking Trump's Buyouts

    In a classic case of trying to lose weight by cutting off your own head, it appears that over 2,500 employees are preparing to depart the space agency.

    By Nicholas Werner 6 days ago Read More
  • Smiling motorcyclist pointing at a very close bear

    Motorcyclist Stops To Feed Bears, Ends Up On The Menu

    A 48-year-old motorcyclist was actively talking selfies with a bear on the side of the Transfagarasan Highway when it attacked and killed him.

    By Justin Hughes 6 days ago Read More
  • A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Amazon Project Kuiper is prepared for the launch of the first production satellites from Space Launch Complex 41 on April 9, 2025 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

    Disaster Looms As President Trump Plans To Defund Satellite Crash Avoidance Service

    The U.S. Space Force and the entire private space industry are telling Congress this is a recipe for disaster.

    By Ryan Erik King 6 days ago Read More
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