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Deep-sea explorers captured the first ever photos of a long-lost Japanese shipwreck from World War II's Battle of Midway
The 855-foot aircraft carrier Akagi was struck by aerial bombs during the Battle of Midway, a major…
Erin Snodgrass
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The Second Battle of Midway: What the US needs to do to win in a showdown with China
The Pentagon will need to partner with Silicon Valley to leverage small satellite and mesh-networki…
David Zikusoka, Center for a New American Security
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Germany, Italy, and Japan had big plans for aircraft carriers to turn the tide of WWII, but they never made it into battle
At the start of World War II, many navies envisioned flattops in a supporting role for battleships.…
Benjamin Brimelow
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The low-cost airline battle between Avelo and Breeze is heating up in Connecticut
Budget carrier Avelo will become the airline with the most nonstop flights from Connecticut in May,…
Taylor Rains
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A rout by the US in an air battle around Taiwan led Japan to adopt desperate tactics in World War II's final months
In mid-October 1944, US carrier planes and Japanese aircraft waged a "knock-down, drag-out fight" a…
Benjamin Brimelow
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79 years after a brutal battle to oust the Japanese, a remote piece of US territory is the center of attention again
With the US military focusing more on the Pacific and the Arctic, Alaska has renewed strategic sign…
Benjamin Brimelow
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Why the biggest battle in naval history was also the last hurrah for the battleship
The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a crushing defeat for the Japanese navy, but it was also the last clas…
Benjamin Brimelow
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78 years after a 'forgotten' WWII battle, the US military is 'plussing-up' in the 'most important strategic place'
With the Arctic growing more accessible and competition with Russia and China intensifying, Alaska …
Christopher Woody
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Getting mental healthcare is an uphill battle. VCs in the hottest part of healthcare say that's driving a 'coming of age' for startups that want to help.
For a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, researchers randomly assigned patients…
Erin Brodwin
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India’s First Mars Mission Midway Through Its Journey, Nearing Its Goal
Mangalyaan’s story provides a unique insight into the Indian psyche. Only in India you will find ro…
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Labour set to reject 'big name' candidate in Copeland by-election battle
The by-election will be a huge test of both Jeremy Corbyn's leadership and the party's relevance in…
Adam Payne,Adam Payne
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The cofounder of Microsoft found the wreck of a US aircraft carrier that was lost during a pivotal World War II battle
His expeditions have also uncovered the Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the largest and most he…
Christopher Woody
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75 years ago, US troops threw the Japanese off North American soil in a frigid, 'forgotten' World War II battle
Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, chief of the Japanese navy, saw the Aleutians and Midway as anchors of a def…
Christopher Woody
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Indian manufacturers see softer increases in new business, output in August: PMI
In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction. …
PTI
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AI in Comedy: How this Indian-origin comedian in New York is bringing fresh perspectives to the stage
Years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was an abstract concept in our minds, confined to the brigh…
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A US Navy warship held together with coconut logs after a Japanese torpedo strike once sailed hundreds of miles in reverse to reach safe harbor
USS New Orleans suffered major damage from a Japanese torpedo in November 1942, and its repairs and…
Chris Panella
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Ellen DeGeneres' internet-breaking Oscars selfie was taken 10 years ago, and wow, has it aged badly
The photo, taken at the 86th Academy Awards in 2014, once had the internet in a chokehold. How tim…
Eve Crosbie
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End Of Irrational Exuberance: Five reasons why markets are tanking In the middle of a bull run
Global investment banks have changed their stance on India to overweight, despite the fact that val…
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I knew that majoring in computer science wasn't a golden ticket to a top job, but the job market is still tougher than expected
Bryan Ho, 23, knew that studying computer science wouldn't guarantee him a job. But his internship …
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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The 'Captain Marvel' sequel is not the disaster the internet made it out to be
"The Marvels," starring Oscar winner Brie Larson, is an enjoyable romp with a scene-stealing Iman V…