‘Typo’ in safety report said Grenfell cladding component would ‘burn slower than it had in tests’

‘Typo’ in fire safety report meant component in Grenfell Tower cladding system was listed as burning slower than it had in tests, inquiry hears Studies showed it took five minutes for flames to climb four metres up a test rig ‘Typo’ in Building Research Establishment’s safety report said it took 10 minutes The test used … Read more

US Army rifle stabilizer that was a component of its defunct ‘Iron Man’ suit program

A new stabilizer could soon turn any soldier into an expert marksman, able to hit their targets with deadly accuracy—even from a standing position. The Aim Control Enhancer, or ACE, is being evaluated by the US Army for its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Program, which fast-tracks cutting-edge firearms.   The device easily attaches to a … Read more

Iran ‘starts building key component of nuclear bombs’

Iran has started building a key component of nuclear bombs, officials from the Middle Eastern country have told United Nations atomic agency.  The country has announced plans to begin manufacturing uranium metal, which is used to make nuclear cores, amid heightened tensions with the US.  It comes as Iran fired cruise missiles as part of a naval … Read more