2026-08-21
The Ten-Minute Charging Audit: Reducing Lithium-Ion Fire Risk at Home
Most batteries work without incident. A short household check can keep an uncommon failure from becoming a blocked exit, a fast-moving fire or an avoidable injury.
2026-08-17
A Drone Crossed Into Latvia. NATO Jets Had Minutes to Decide What To Do About It
The drone that entered Latvian airspace on August 14 was shot down fast. What's slower to settle is whose it was, and what that uncertainty is starting to cost.
2026-08-14
The Smoke Alarm Test Button Doesn't Test What You Think It Does
Pressing the button proves the horn and battery circuit work. It says nothing about whether the sensor inside can still detect smoke — and most alarms are supposed to be replaced entirely after ten years, not just re-batteried.