The 84-minute period plays a role in many geodetic calculations, for example as the shortest possible orbital period of a satellite around the earth. If there were a straight tunnel between New York ...

Abstract: This paper gives a brief history of the Orbital Gyrocompass, especially as developed and used at Lockheed. The first Orbital Gyrocompass was developed by Lockheed in the fall of 1957 and ...

Late in the new movie The Report, Adam Driver’s Dan Jones argues with his prospective defense attorney over who really said, “History is written by the victors.” The lawyer (played by Corey Stoll) ...

When I did K-12 in the last century, the commemoration of the national language only lasted a week. It was then known as “Linggo ng Wika.” In 1997, President Fidel V. Ramos extended it to cover the ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

President Joe Biden posted on Tuesday that “now is the time for all Americans to speak up when history is being erased, books are being banned, and diversity is being attacked.” He’s not necessarily ...

For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and an opportunity to host a barbecue. But this national holiday—celebrated every year in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

The V-1 flying bomb was an early cruise missile developed by Germany as part of its V-weapons (Vergeltungswaffen) program. Starting on June 13, 1944, V-1s were ...

Paul has a degree in Digital Media and Communications. He has years of experience writing about video games and is always eager to discuss games both new and old. Paul has strong attention to detail ...