In 1904, the British geographer and strategist Sir Halford Mackinder delivered a paper to the Royal Geographical Society in London titled, "The Geographic Pivot of History." In it, he argued that ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Technology is always a fascinating thing to observe.

Reusable rockets have the potential to revolutionize space exploration and make it more accessible and affordable. By reusing the most expensive part of a rocket, the first stage, companies can ...

The 21st century has long been seen as a time when technology — flying cars and tricorders, moon colonies and household robots — would change our lives. What is often overlooked is the fact that times ...

Classification Society ClassNK has released its Guidelines for Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems for Ships.Environmental regulations continue to tighten, and as the IMO has announced its goal to ...

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The Luddites were early theorists of the psychological consequences of technology, asking: Who benefits, and at what human ...