In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied 20,000 tons of used sand for a Wisconsin highway pilot project. 12 years later, its next contract called for 80,000 tons for Highway 10A highway in Wisconsin became an unexpected test ground for recycled industrial sand. In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied about 20,000 tons o...
In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summerMuskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate ...
In 1913, lead turned Picher, Oklahoma, from farmland into a town of about 14,000; by 2010, only 20 residents remained, and chat piles covered parts of Ottawa CountyPicher, a small town in northeast Oklahoma, transformed into a mining hub after the lead and zinc discovery in 1913. However, this rapid gr...
The U.S. Marines bought an $11 million microwave weapon to counter fiber-optic drones; new HAVOC system follows a $5.5 million predecessor as the Corps tackles radio-silent threatsThe Marine Corps is acquiring a new microwave weapon system. This system, called HAVOC, will counter cheap and untraceable drones. It fires...
A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
Could black holes give birth to new universes? This controversial theory is gaining fresh attentionCosmological evolution suggests universes reproduce through black holes, a fringe idea gaining attention. Recent James Webb Space Telescope...
In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog raceIn a groundbreaking achievement, Libby Riddles etched her name in history in 1985 as the first woman to conquer the Iditarod. Defying the h...
In 1900, an Alaskan woman was left alone with 500 reindeer after husband's death. For many years, she fought to keep the herd and became one of Alaska's richest businesswomanAfter her husband died during a measles epidemic in 1900, Sinrock Mary was left fighting to keep their herd of 500 reindeer. She challenged...
In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...
In 1889, one invention solved the biggest problem every snow sled had; a flexible piece of steelIn 1889, downhill sledding was a dangerous game. Sleds couldn't steer at all. Riders had to jam a boot into the snow to turn or stop. Quake...
Why are these 5 dog breeds considered the world's most beautiful - what hidden traits make them truly special?Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Samoyeds, and Bernese Mountain Dogs are admired for far more than thei...
Quote of the Day British art critic by John Berger: ‘A man's death makes everything certain about him…’ - why death can end questions but never complete a lifeQuote of the Day by John Berger highlights how death solidifies facts but does not reveal a life. We often search for a single moment to ex...
DRDO completes high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter ejection system at 800 km/h, watch videoIndia has achieved a significant milestone in defence capability. The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested a f...
Lance Mackey, four-time Iditarod winner, dies at 52Lance Mackey, an exuberant musher and four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race winner died at 52 on Wednesday.
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled Fasthouse comes to India at Rs 10.99 lakhThe model is powered by an 803cc engine.
Realme Smart TV SLED 4K review: A fair viewing experience complemented with good audio outputThe SLED technology is considered to be an improved version of an LED screen.
Ducati launches Scrambler Desert Sled at Rs 9.32 lakhPowered by Euro IV compliant twin cylinder 803 cc engine, the bike delivers 75 hp at 8,250 rpm.