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One of GM’s most complicated engines had no crankshaft, four pistons, two cylinders, a turbine, and could run on whale oil
Automotive history is full of dead ends that eventually get lost to time. Seventy years ago, the free-piston engine was ...
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US firm’s drone system integrated with military-grade engine tested, offers unmatched power
A Texas-based company has successfully completed the initial flight tests of its new J85-powered ...
Mini jet engine makers ramp up output to meet drone demand Deep-strike drones crucial to Ukraine in war against Russia New entrants join market, but race is on to meet demand PRAGUE/STOCKHOLM/LONDON, ...
Rim-driven thrusters turn the normal propeller-motor arrangement inside out; rather than mounting the motor at the center of ...
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Flying with jet engines on feet
Experience one of the most insane human flight experiments ever jet engines strapped to feet reaching 103.4 MPH in stunning 8K. This extreme setup pushes the limits of speed, control, and innovation.
If you see someone pouring concrete into their engine block, it's not what it looks like. No, they're not trying to destroy it — with high-performance engines, pouring in concrete can actually do it ...
The 1,170-degree exhaust from the New Hampshire Air National Guard KC-46A tanker’s engines blew a 25-foot wide crater in an Alaska airport’s tarmac. By Matt White Published Mar 25, 2026 4:13 PM EDT ...
Around 70% of Earth’s surface is covered in water, a uniquely anomalous substance that often behaves differently compared to other liquids. Now, a new scientific finding may help explain what makes ...
Scientists have finally found a hidden “critical point” in supercooled water that explains why it behaves so strangely. At this point, two different liquid forms of water merge, triggering powerful ...
It’s not every day that a new Corvette comes along, so that’s always a great reason to celebrate. But things become even more interesting when the new Corvette being announced is animated by one of ...
Formula 1 is taking a break from racing during April because of the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix but there is still plenty to talk about ...
Few places on the planet matter more to the global economy than the Strait of Hormuz. That’s why President Donald Trump has given Iran until Tuesday at 8 p.m. to allow all vessels through the key ...
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