Imagine waking up to the news that a wildfire has taken over nearly 16 square miles of trees and brush in your region. That's what happened in Los Angeles with the Hughes Fire. It started near Castaic Lake and quickly spread, but overnight water drops helped halt its progress. Firefighters are worki
We all know that not getting enough sleep can make our brains feel foggy. But what about our physical performance? Scientists decided to dive into this question, focusing on high-intensity endurance tasks. Think of jobs like firefighting where both body and mind need to be sharp. They studied brain
Santa Ana winds are wreaking havoc in Southern California, fanning new wildfires and threatening the progress made in containing previous ones. These powerful winds, with gusts reaching over 100 mph, have sparked fresh concerns about more fires breaking out. Although the 80-acre Lilac Fire is now 10
As 2025 approaches, the Ukrainian Air Force is gearing up for major changes. The ongoing conflict with Russia has pushed the Air Force to evolve quickly. To stay ahead, they're relying on help from allies like the United States, NATO members, and others who support a free Ukraine. One big change is
Southern California, which has been plagued by a severe dry spell, is finally expecting some rain. After months of dry weather that fuelled devastating fires, there is hope that the upcoming rainfall might help tame the wildfire risks. Although forecast rainfall is minimal, totalling less than a thi
Umar Nurmagomedov’s coach, Javier Mendez, recently revealed a surprising fact about the UFC 311 fight. Nurmagomedov broke his hand in the first round of his title bout against Merab Dvalishvili but kept it a secret from his team. This hidden injury may have influenced the fight's outcome. Nurmagome
Merab Dvalishvili’s recent victory at UFC 311 was no easy feat, according to his coach John Wood. Leading up to the fight, Dvalishvili faced a series of obstacles. First, he injured his leg on the gym's bleachers, which led to a skin infection. Despite the injury, he kept training and eventually got
The UFC 311 event in Inglewood, California, was a big night for many fighters, with 12 of them taking home hefty six-figure paychecks. Leading the pack was bantamweight champ Merab Dvalishvili, who earned a cool $500, 000. His opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov, wasn't left out either, pocketing $100, 000.
Former UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is no stranger to surprising changes right before a big fight. As coach for Islam Makhachev, he faced a switch in opponents when Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from the UFC 311 title fight due to a back injury. The news came just before weigh-ins, leaving R
Two engines, one fighter jet. The F-35 Lightning II, America's stealth aircraft, uses the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. But why isn't there a General Electric engine option? Let's dive into the history and tech behind these engines. In 1997, the Pentagon chose Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney for
