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AERIAL GONDOLAS AS PUBLIC TRANSIT
New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...- In 1975, West Virginia University opened a driverless transit system built as an experiment; 50 years later, its 67 cars have carried over 100 million tripsIn 1975, West Virginia University opened America's first large-scale driverless transit system, built as a federal experiment to fix a hill...
- In 1996, a Colorado ski town opened a free gondola as public transit; nearly 30 years later, it still carries about 3 million riders a year between two townsIn Colorado, a unique gondola system has been enhancing connectivity between two towns since 1996, allowing passengers to traverse effortle...
- UK to provide Saudi Arabia defensive air-refuelling support against HouthisThe UK has decided to assist Saudi Arabia's military by providing defensive air-to-air refueling support. This agreement follows a request ...
- In 2002, Scotland opened a giant rotating wheel that lifts boats 115 feet, using about as much energy per turn as boiling eight kettlesThe Falkirk Wheel, an engineering wonder in Scotland, connects two canals with its unique rotating lift design. Leveraging Archimedes' prin...
- Saudi defence fund speeds up maritime sector push following Houthi advanceSaudi Arabia’s MASNA Ventures plans to raise its defence-focused venture capital fund to $150 million and invest more in local manufacturin...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- UFO déjà vu? Mystery lights over Tehran revive Iran’s famous 1976 sky sagaA mysterious brightly lit object spotted over Tehran has sparked speculation online, with videos appearing to show it hovering or moving sl...
- US issues security alert for their government employees in Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacksThe United States issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia. US government employees require special authorization for travel...
- US issues Iran travel warning, urges citizens to leave country amid rising West Asia tensionsUS Iran war: The United States has issued a fresh travel warning for Iran, urging citizens to leave immediately. Rising regional tensions a...
- Delhi Metro International Limited to make global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in BerlinDelhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMRC, will make its global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, showca...
- India's defence production, exports have risen significantly in past decade: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay SethDefence Minister of State Sanjay Seth said India has significantly increased defence production and exports over the past decade and is now...
- Rajnath Singh flags defence project delays, urges HAL to create 'technologies that do not exist'Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged Hindustan Aeronautics Limited scientists to create future technologies. He stressed realistic timeline...
- In 1985, Soviet engineers sent two balloons floating through Venus for 46.5 hours. Their motherships then used the planet’s gravity to chase Halley’s CometSoviet spacecraft Vega 1 and Vega 2 undertook a dual mission to Venus and Halley's Comet. These probes deployed landers and balloons onto V...
- 18-foot minke whale found badly tangled in fishing rope off Cape Cod after dragging heavy gear for more than 40 miles is finally freedA young minke whale was freed from heavy fishing gear after being entangled off Cape Cod for days. The rescue team used specialized tools t...
- Rescuers free 18-foot Minke Whale entangled in rope after dragging fishing gear for 40 miles off cape codA young minke whale was freed from heavy fishing rope after days of entanglement. Rescuers located the whale more than forty miles from its...
- US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial orderUS drone maker Powerus has signed an MoU with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems, co-founder Bret...
- ‘It’s okay…I blame it on jet lag’: Eliana Moreno’s last public moment of levity before tragic helicopter crashAerial news reporter Eliana Moreno died in a helicopter crash. The NewsChopper4 was covering a separate collision when it went down. Moreno...
- Mars Transit 2026: After A Long Struggle, These 4 Zodiac Signs May Finally See A Turning Point From Sep 18, 2026Mars Transit 2026: Mars will enter Cancer on September 18, bringing a shift in energy, ambition and decision-making. For some zodiac signs,...
- Middle East tensions: Travel plans face fresh risks as Iran conflict persistsInternational SOS urged travelers to monitor Middle East developments closely. Saudi oil infrastructure was targeted, and Houthis seized Re...
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