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Revolutionary Waterproofing Technology: Protecting Clothes and Equipment
PhD student Stephen Coulson has developed an innovative waterproofing method that can effectively protect clothing and equipment from water damage. Using an ultra-thin polymer coating, the method binds to individual fibers, creating an...
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The Berlin Air Show: A Showcase of Aerospace Technology
The Berlin Air Show is a leading international aerospace exhibition held every two years at the Berlin Schoenfeld Airport. It showcases the latest advancements in aerospace technology, both civil and military, attracting exhibitors and...
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Get Hired: Transferable Military Traits
When you join the military, you enter knowing that wherever your life and career takes you, there will eventually come a time to transition out of your service uniform. It is important to recognize the transferable traits as the impact...
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Ground to Air Missile Defense System: Protecting Passenger Aircraft from Threats
In today's world, passenger planes are increasingly vulnerable to missile attacks. The Flight Guard system, originally used only by the military, is now being trialled for use on civil aircraft. By releasing flares from pods along the...
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Introducing the Antonov An-225: The World's Biggest Plane
The Antonov An-225 Mriya, also known as Maria, is the world's largest aircraft designed for super heavy transport. With a payload capacity of 250 tons, it can airlift cargo that no other plane can handle. Originally built to transport...
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Landmarks - Red Square
RED SQUARE FOR MOST OF THE 20TH CENTURY, MILITARY PARADES SUCH AS THIS ONE IN MOSCOW S RED SQUARE WERE A FAMILIAR SIGHT TO VIEWERS AROUND THE WORLD. THEY WERE A REGULAR PROPAGANDA EXERCISE DURING THE SOVIET ERA. NOW, LIKE THE SOVIET...
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Highlights from the SEMA Show: Automotive Innovations and Exciting Transformations
The SEMA Show is the ultimate showcase for automotive specialty products, attracting industry leaders from around the globe. With over 1100 newly introduced products and 12 sections highlighting different features, this event offers a...
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Introducing Watch Keeper: Britain's New Surveillance Drone for Battlefield Commanders
Watch Keeper is a cutting-edge pilotless drone developed by Britain's military. With its remote control aerial view capabilities, it provides commanders with crucial surveillance information on the battlefield. Unlike other drones, Watch...
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Advanced Uses of Smart Technology: Building Management and Military Training
Arcos is an advanced building management system that uses smart technology to monitor and optimize energy efficiency, as well as modify the building environment based on human movement patterns. Safe AIM is a military training system...
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Why China Is Building Artificial Islands To Control The South China Sea
China lays claim to basically the entire South China Sea by way of its infamous "nine-dash line." But while China claims the entire area, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan each have their own claims as well. This has...
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The True Tale of Ham the Chimp
Ham was a special chimp. He was the first hominid in space, beating all humans to that acolade. But did his mission go smoothly? Or is his story a tale of survival against all odds?
Weird History
People Who Changed History by Disregarding Orders
The chain of command and obeying orders are two concepts that are essential to military success. But military history is still full of people who disobeyed orders. Armies are made up of individuals, and regardless of the time period or...
Weird History
How the Titanic Was Discovered During a Secret Cold War Mission
Early in the morning of April 15, 1912, the world's largest ocean liner slipped beneath the icy waves of the North Atlantic, carrying 1,500 people to their graves. For decades, the shipwreck remained hidden - but how did they find the...
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St. Clair's Defeat: The Battle of the Wabash
On November 4, 1791, Native American forces of the Northwestern Confederacy launched a devastating surprise attack on General Arthur St. Clair’s US Army encampment near the Wabash River. The ensuing battle resulted in catastrophic losses...
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St. Clair’s Campaign: The Path to Catastrophe, 1791
In the autumn of 1791, General St. Clair's expedition faced severe challenges: slow progress, supply shortages, low morale, and desertions. As his weakened force camped on exposed terrain near the Wabash River, unaware of the looming...
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St. Clair's Expedition: An Army Marches Into the Wilderness
General St. Clair's expedition of 1791 aimed to crush Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory and secure US control over the region. Hampered by corruption, supply shortages, and poorly trained troops, the campaign’s...
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The Northwest Territory: Washington’s Gamble and the Native Resistance
In 1787, the United States faced mounting debt and unrest as settlers pushed illegally into the Northwest Territory, sparking violent resistance from Native American tribes. Despite calls for fairness, President George Washington...
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The Coup of 18 Brumaire: Napoleon's Rise to Power
The conspirators plan their coup for November 7, aiming to overthrow the corrupt Directory and establish a provisional government. Despite setbacks and resistance from deputies, Napoleon secures military support, dissolves the...
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Napoleon's Return and the Fall of the Directory
In October 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France after his campaign in Egypt and Syria, greeted as a hero by the public despite the nation's dire state. Amid political corruption and crisis, Napoleon formed alliances with key...
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Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)
Byzantine Emperors Family Tree (Constantine the Great to 1453)
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What Life Was Really Like for the Average Spartan
Sparta had one of the most respected and fiercest fighting forces of their era. Daily life in ancient Sparta supported the military machine to the point where all other aspects of life revolved around it. From the time a Spartan was born...
Science ABC
Why Is 'Colonel' Pronounced 'Kernel'?
The word ‘colonel’ stems from the Italian word ‘colonnello’, which, in turn, was derived from the Italian word ‘colonna’, meaning ‘column’. This was because the rank was bestowed upon the commander of a column of troops. This word was...
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The Satellite Story
What is a satellite, why are they important, and how have satellites changed our understanding of the Solar System? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Any object orbiting a planet is called a satellite. Moons are examples of natural...
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What is GPS? - Satellite Navigation
GPS satellites pin-point locations on Earth. How has this technology enhanced our lives, from military systems to social applications? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. GPS uses 24 satellites...