Around these parts, there’s nothing we love more than the history of Arctic/Antarctic exploration, the Cold War and big ass vehicles that made both possible. So when my favorite YouTuber Calum actually found another overland train still in existence, this one used to resupply nuclear missile detection sites hidden deep in the underbrush of a … Read more
Via Rail handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives and employees, amid frequent travel delays, ongoing financial troubles, and increased government subsidies, newly released documents show. A report this month from the Crown Corporation found 40 per cent of its trains were late in 2023, while its operating losses increased year-over-year. Via Rail … Read more
Traveling by train can be a magical experience. You can enjoy stunning scenery as you pass through parts of the world you might not have the opportunity to see otherwise. It’s also a more eco-friendly alternative to flying or driving. But like any form of transit, train travel also comes with its fair share of … Read more
Stretching thousands upon thousands of miles under your feet, a web of fibrous ears is listening. Whether you walk over buried fiber optics or drive a car across them, above-ground activity creates a characteristic vibration that ever-so-slightly disturbs the way light travels through the cables. With the right equipment, scientists can parse that disturbance to … Read more
