Strategic Influence

North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.

The conflict gives North Korea combat experience and bolsters Russia’s forces. North Korean troops aid Moscow’s occupation of Ukrainian territory, serving as expendable assets in Russia’s tactics ahead of a possible ceasefire.

Military History

The Cold War nuclear test that turned the sky crimson

In the early 1960s, the US military fired nuclear rockets into space to study electromagnetic pulses and their effects, creating a massive crimson aurora, blackouts in Hawaii, and heightened radiation that damaged satellites.

Strategic Influence

EU proposes borrowing 150 billion euros in big rearmament push

This article asserts the move is driven by the Ukraine War, and fears the US will no longer protect Europe. The announcement came the day after US President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine.

Strategic Influence

To secure Taiwan, the United States must first secure Ukraine

Maintaining US support for Ukraine is strategically linked to defending Taiwan, as it weakens Russian resources, deters Chinese aggression, and strengthens the US industrial base. Ignoring Ukraine could cause a two-front war against reconstituted adversaries.

Technology & Innovation

Iran’s New Dedicated Drone Carrier

The repurposed a container ship with a ski-jump ramp for launches, also carries helicopters, missiles and attack craft boosting surveillance and strike capabilities. It could pressure Western forces and support Iranian allies worldwide.

Is Your Fear of Flying Getting Worse?

This article explores the fear of flying, identifying two main groups: those fearing panic and those fixated on past experiences. It highlights commitment over avoidance, focusing on anxiety management for overcoming flight-related fears.

Communication & Cognition

Which body parts do humans not need?

Some body parts—like wisdom teeth and the appendix—seem redundant but may serve hidden functions. The appendix may support gut health and immunity. Evolution preserves non-harmful traits, sometimes repurposing them for new biological roles.

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Military History

The Cold War nuclear test that turned the sky crimson

In the early 1960s, the US military fired nuclear rockets into space to study electromagnetic pulses and their effects, creating a massive crimson aurora, blackouts in Hawaii, and heightened radiation that damaged satellites.

Strategic Influence

North Korea Is Sending a Second Wave of Soldiers to Ukraine. Here’s Why.

The conflict gives North Korea combat experience and bolsters Russia’s forces. North Korean troops aid Moscow’s occupation of Ukrainian territory, serving as expendable assets in Russia’s tactics ahead of a possible ceasefire.

Is Your Fear of Flying Getting Worse?

This article explores the fear of flying, identifying two main groups: those fearing panic and those fixated on past experiences. It highlights commitment over avoidance, focusing on anxiety management for overcoming flight-related fears.

Communication & Cognition

Which body parts do humans not need?

Some body parts—like wisdom teeth and the appendix—seem redundant but may serve hidden functions. The appendix may support gut health and immunity. Evolution preserves non-harmful traits, sometimes repurposing them for new biological roles.

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