Military
This Marine Compares Flying the Harrier to Riding a Dragon
Harrier's unique takeoff style and agility owes a lot to its 47-foot frame and mere 15,000 pounds in weight--almost half the size of modern fighter jets
How the Military Helmet Evolved From a Hazard to a Bullet Shield
With the development of Kevlar and advanced industrial design, soldiers are now better protected from traumatic brain injury
The Animals That Helped Win World War I
Newly digitized photos tell the story of animals that fought as soldiers during the Great War
Dismantling a Huge Howitzer for a Precarious Move
This 200-ton howitzer artillery gun is too heavy to transport in one piece. The answer is to split it in two
How Glowing Soil Can Help Find Land Mines
Using genetically engineered bacteria and lasers, Israeli scientists have devised a unique way to detect buried explosives
Japan Will Allow Its Schools to Use a Controversial 19th-Century Imperial Text
The educational edict was banned after World War II for serving military and nationalistic purposes
Why Is the Pentagon a Pentagon?
Planners battled to ensure the building kept its unique shape
World War I Letters From Generals to Doughboys Voice the Sorrow of Fighting a War
An exhibition at the National Postal Museum displays a rare letter from General John Pershing
How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism
Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Las Vegas grew by 161%--partly due to the burgeoning casino industry
Intense Footage of Fake Towns Used for 1950s Nuclear Tests
To test the impact of an atomic blast on populated areas, technicians built entire fake towns, with houses, shops, and even mannequin families
The First Saxophone Was Made of Wood
The instrument was invented by–you guessed it–Adolphe Sax
These Fake Trees Were Used as Spy Posts on the Front Lines of World War I
On the Western Front, meticulously crafted iron trees were used by both sides to conceal enemy forces
Pentagon Investigates Missing Sailors from the U.S.S. Turner
After the ship exploded in New York Harbor in 1944, 136 sailors were classified as missing, but new research suggests some were buried on Long Island
Why the Military Is Investing in Paper Airplanes
Disposable drones could save lives—and money
The Father of Canning Knew His Process Worked, But Not Why It Worked
Nicolas Appert was trying to win a hefty prize offered by the French army
Eight Places to Celebrate the Accomplishments of Great American Women
Women are grossly under-represented when it comes to recognition in public places, but here are a few places that pay tribute to their contributions
The Only Time in History When Men on Horseback Captured a Fleet of Ships
A Dutch fleet stuck in the ice. A group of French soldiers sent to capture it. What could go wrong?
Muslim and Sikh Troops Can Now Wear Beards, Turbans and Headscarves
The U.S. Army just changed its grooming regulations to accommodate observant soldiers
Department of Defense Calls for Biodegradable, Seed-Planting Ammo
These seed bombs could make Army training easier on the environment
Women Won’t Register for the Draft After All
They’re gaining parity within the U.S. military—but women won’t yet be required to register for compulsory service in case of war
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