Boeing yesterdayunveiled its 787 Dreamliner, its fuel efficient aicraft that takes advantage of composite materials. With orders stacking up, it’s a reminder that the aerospace and defense company still knows how to rise to the occasion (if only military aircraft could be built on this time frame). The official video is nothing exciting (better shots of the audience than the plane), so I’ve posted this "drive by" shot.
An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.
Paresh Dave
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what’s wrong with the Reflecting Pool—let alone how to clean up the mess.
Molly Taft
An Open Strait of Hormuz Won’t Fix Gas Prices Overnight
Even if peace holds up between the US and Iran, oil prices aren’t going back down to where they were any time soon.
Aarian Marshall
Go Ahead and Get Your Kid That 3D Printer
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Martin Cizmar
What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.
Jorge Garay
Why the Reflecting Pool Is Full of Algae After Trump's Renovation
Warm weather has fueled a bloom that National Park Service workers are trying to kill using everything from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubbles ahead of July 4 celebrations.
Molly Taft
The Best External Hard Drives to Back Up Everything You Have
Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.
Scott Gilbertson
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
Rhett Allain
The Best NAS Devices to Back Up Your Life
Network-attached storage (NAS) provides accessible shared space on your home network. After testing, these are my favorite NAS devices.
Simon Hill
Break the Nimble SharePower in Half to Charge Two Phones
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
Simon Hill
As a Longtime Verizon Customer, the New Simplicity Plan Is a No-Brainer for Me
Verizon introduced a new plan that costs $45 per month, revamped rewards programs, and more today.
Louryn Strampe
Paramount Refused to Air an Ad Criticizing Its Merger With Warner Bros.
The commercial was submitted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation to run during Donald Trump’s UFC event. It criticized the $111 billion merger as a threat to the First Amendment.
Miles Klee