Daily Archives: Jun 27, 2026

James Thompson

Solar Storm Could Trigger Satellite Collisions Within Three Days

Low Earth orbit depends on a quiet bargain: spacecraft keep moving, operators keep steering, and the atmosphere stays predictable enough for collision warnings to mean something. A severe solar storm can strain all three at once. That is why a recent orbital-risk metric has drawn attention. In a worst-case...
Charles Mitchell

9 Pistols That Forced High-Capacity 9mm Into the Mainstream

High-capacity 9mm pistols did not become standard through a single invention. The shift happened in stages, as several designs proved that larger magazines, manageable recoil, and service-grade durability could coexist in sidearms meant for soldiers, police forces, and eventually civilian shooters. Some of these pistols introduced the format early....
William Harrison

Why Glock Is Killing Dozens of Pistols and Pushing Optics-Ready Designs

Glock’s latest lineup reset is less about a single pistol disappearing and more about a company redrawing the boundaries of its catalog. A large group of Gen 4 and Gen 5 models is being phased out while a new V Series takes shape, turning what once looked like routine...