Russia Says Its ‘Unstoppable’ Nuclear Underwater Drone Is Ready to Go
The Poseidon is the largest torpedo ever built and runs on a nuclear-powered engine. Continue reading Russia Says Its ‘Unstoppable’ Nuclear Underwater Drone Is Ready to Go
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Thank Magnesium For Water-Activated Batteries
Most of the batteries we use these days, whether rechargeable or not, are generally self-contained affairs. They come in a sealed package, with the anode, cathode, and electrolyte all wrapped …read more Continue reading Thank Magnesium For Water-Activated Batteries
The Mark 14 Torpedo — When Just About Everything Goes Wrong, Even the Testing
I am a fan of the saying that those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. After all, humans have been building things for a number of centuries and we should learn from the engineers of the past. While you can learn a lot studying successes, sometimes — …read more
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Even Joke Torpedoes Are Pretty Hard To Get Right
It’s rare that makers get involved in out-and-out munition production. It’s dangerous, and usually frowned upon by local authorities. That said, it can be fun to experiment around, and [Ivan] does just that, attempting to launch a 3D-printed torpedo from a kayak. The build may have been done as a …read more
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ToRPEDO Privacy Attack on 4G/5G Networks Affects All U.S. Carriers
The attack threatens users with location-tracking, DoS, fake notifications and more. Continue reading ToRPEDO Privacy Attack on 4G/5G Networks Affects All U.S. Carriers