When a series of delicate snowflake shaped sheets of Aramid are pressed together, they'll form a piece of headgear that's comfortable enough to wear to war, and tough enough to take a bullet.
The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot was an aerial battle in the Western Pacific where the U.S. successfully shot down over 300 Japanese aircraft with a 12-1 kill-to-loss ratio.
The text addresses the conflict between Hitler's Luftwaffe and the Soviet Air Force, highlighting that despite initial outclassing, Stalin's pilots eventually achieved parity with Allied assistance.
Operation Shangri-la, a 1942 bombing raid on Tokyo by Lt. Col. James Doolittle's 16 Mitchell B-25s, was a significant American morale booster following Allied Pacific disasters, though its military significance was minimal.
The use of computer graphics and combat footage highlights the significant role of Allied aircraft in neutralizing Nazi Germany's Atlantic naval power, including the destruction of the Bismark.
Witnesses recall the chaos caused by Japan's WWII kamikaze fliers who crashed their planes into American ships as a last-ditch attempt to repel U.S. forces.
This review examines the effects of Allied bombing raids on German industry, air defense, and morale during the European skies conflict, including the US's development of long-range fighters.
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How do they make wind turbines with twice the wingspan of a Boeing? Plus, how do they mould car tyres from the ooze of a tree?
How do they assemble the reinvented Morgan 3 Wheeler? Plus, how do they protect firefighters' hands from heat, flame and chemical attack?
How do they make wood burning stoves that bring warmth to the bleak Norwegian winter? Plus, how do build the synthesiser that changed music forever?
How do Ford produce the ubiquitous white van, the Transit? Plus, how do they ensure the Driza-bone coat lives up to its name?
In a world where nothing is what it seems, let's play games with colour changing milk. Learn about chroma keys in video editing and do some mental math gymnastics. We'll also explore the Leidenfrost effect and take a look at rethinker Linwood G Dunn.
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we explore tricks using sleight of hand. Play games with a water bottle, take a look at the Dunning Kruger effect and answer the question Is a telescope a time machine?
In a world where nothing is what it seems, take a look at the shades of colour, explore the Body transfer illusion, Liars paradox and video. Is moving pictures an illusion?
In a world where nothing is what it seems, the lights are off and the spotlight is on the art of shadowgraphy. Next up we'll explore some card tricks and more optical illusions. Then feature rethinker performer Félicien Treway.
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MOSE is one of the largest and highest-profile civil-engineering works. But will it be able to save Venice? Venice has grappled with inundation for centuries.
The modern supertrains of Mainland China.