After a year of hard fighting, the Ukraine war zone is a scrapyard for more than 10,000 wrecked armored vehicles, both Russian and Ukrainian. The sheer scale of the losses helps to explain why both ...

A mortar and pestle is a tried-and-true kitchen tool that’s been around for centuries—and it’s still as useful as ever today. If you’re not familiar, mortar refers to the sturdy bowl where you place ...

Scientists are always looking for ways to make inherently brittle materials, such as concrete or ceramic, tougher, safer, and ...

Cooking can be a grind — and I mean that in the best possible way. I have a soft spot for bashing my food around with a mortar and pestle. Whether I’m grinding spices, mashing up guac or pounding a ...

Nigeria doesn’t have enough roads, and it’s making life harder for people, especially in rural areas. The Nigerian government ...