A powerful explosion rocked the Votkinsk Machine Building Plant military range outside Izhevsk, Russia on 7 February. The plant is responsible for manufacturing missile engines and strategic ballistic missiles for the Topol-M and Iskander systems. Following the explosion, huge fires broke out and were visible for miles in the surrounding area. The frequent explosions at … Read more
KABUL, Afghanistan – The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan has been revised by the Taliban-run ministry, with the number now reported to be ‘over 1000’, down from the initial count of over 2400. The earthquakes have caused widespread devastation in the region, with many buildings and homes being reduced to rubble. The … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Lightning is an unpredictable force of nature. Curt Braddock, a communications expert at American University, aptly describes it as something that will strike in a storm, but the exact time and location are impossible to pinpoint. The term “stochastic” is often used in fields such as science and economics, where statistical interpretations … Read more
Tokyo, Japan – Travelers visiting Japan as tourists often rely on the country’s extensive railway system to navigate the nation. Domestic flights are useful for some journeys within Japan, but the majority of tourists primarily explore the country by rail, according to travel experts. The recent plane crash at Haneda Airport has caused disruptions to … Read more