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Australia Just Staged A Massive Counter Terrorism Exercise
Dubbed ‘Hermes Castle’, the multi-agency operation involved 450 police, emergency service and Defence personnel. The exercise is part of an ongoing commitment to testing and refining counter terrorism arrangements.
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Smushing Three Robots Together Could Save Your Life
It would appear that we’ve finally reached the phase of UAV development where researchers get tired of coming up with new ideas and say, “You know what? Lets just smash a few of the ones we’ve already got together and see what happens.” The result is, well, this ungainly mechanisation but it’s one that could…
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BioLite KettleCharge: Charge Your iPad With Boiling Hot Water
BioLite’s line of twig-burning, gadget-powering stoves has already cemented the brand as every wilderness geek’s best friend. But now, the brilliant minds behind the CampStove are giving you off-grid power and potable water, both indoors and out. Say hello to the KettleCharge.
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Bomber Pilot Saves The Day In Boeing 737 Emergency Landing
This is US Air Force Captain Mark Gongol and his usual ride, a B-1B Lancer. But on 30 December 2013, Gongol wasn’t flying his four-engine supersonic strategic nuclear bomber. He was just one of the 151 passengers inside United Flight 1637, but, when the pilot had a cardiac problem, he knew he had to step…