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Electric scooters aren't just handy for zipping around town. They can be beneficial on the front line, too, as this military electric scooter shows.
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Route 66 is an indelible part of pop culture and one of America's most iconic highways, but how much of this historic road is still drivable now?
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A washing machine window may seem like an obvious design choice, but dishwashers took another path. These differences come from practical engineering choices.
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Of the various career paths possible for pilots, two stand out among the rest -- military or commercial airline -- but which one has the most earning potential?
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As drones reshape modern warfare, Norwegian soldiers are relying on a surprising low-tech method to stay hidden from advanced surveillance.
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Illegally passing a stopped school bus can already lead to serious penalties, and new enforcement methods are making it easier to catch drivers.
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The 1970s wasn't a great decade for cars, but there were a few highlights, like this remarkable luxury car that sadly never got its chance in the U.S.
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If you've looked at the antenna on a car before, unless it's a shark fin antenna, you might have noticed those little fluted spirals. What are they for?
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California helmet laws are strict, but where GoPro fits in isn’t always clear, creating a legal gray area riders should understand before hitting the road.
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Every day, valuables are mislaid at airport security, but their journey doesn’t end there. Discover the fate of items that travelers leave behind.
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Using modern technology, a group in Michigan has uncovered the wreck of a steamboat that sank nearly 150 years ago. The story is pretty amazing.
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Florida is home to some strange traffic laws, and the way it handles expired registrations also has an interesting twist. Here's what the state's laws say.
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The V-22 Osprey is a highly capable military aircraft, but its “widowmaker” nickname often prompts people to ask questions about its overall safety record.
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While roundabouts were once virtually abolished from American roads, they have since made a comeback. Now, mini-traffic circles are found in many neighborhoods.
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Have you ever wondered where the word for our vehicles came from? The history involves ancient chariots and some rejected names.
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Your car breaks down and you need to hoof it to the next exit. Before you step out onto the shoulder, you must know if you are breaking the law.
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Navigation is crucial when it comes to any type of navy ship, especially oilers. What happens when you take navigation shortcuts with one of these ships?
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Those scoop-shaped attachments on traffic lights may look unusual, but they’re designed to solve a winter weather problem many drivers might not know about.
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Digital keys, phone apps, and smart tech are changing how we access our cars. But as convenience rises, are we giving up something important along the way?
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Although exact numbers are difficult to pin down, estimates suggest Iran's navy has a fairly large number of subs in its fleet that span across four classes.
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A 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report gave U.S. infrastructure a "C" grade overall. However, one city has by far the worst roads.
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On March 3, 2026, the U.S. Navy sunk Iran's IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka. Here's what the acronym stands for in relation to its ships.
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Most passengers never notice the technology protecting them during landing. Yet one runway safety system can bring a speeding jet to a halt in seconds.
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The water contained in the Earth's dams has impacted where its poles are and how fast it spins, but this one dam is making a huge contribution all on its own.
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Illinois' Secretary of State has made it a priority to improve safety on the roads. A new bill would require certain reckless drivers to use speed limiters.
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The U.S. Navy has tested a new drone that could expand its surveillance capabilities greatly, patroling the seas for days on end without human intervention.
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Both Lockheed and Martin had long, storied histories before their merger, and both began with the same type of odd aircraft.
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