Daily Archives: Mar 13, 2026

James Thompson

9 Surprising Downsides of Returning to Gas Cars After Driving Electric

"Better the devil you know than the angel you don't." For too many early adopters of electric cars, this old proverb has become more relevant than ever. The promise of green, silent, and state-of-the-art driving has clashed with the reality of spotty infrastructure, shifting technology, and prices that don't...
James Thompson

Will India’s Stealth Fighter Ambitions Redefine the Balance of Air Power?

Ten years ago, the idea of India deploying a locally developed stealth fighter looked more like a dream than reality. Now, with the local rivals deploying advanced platforms and stakes in the global great power game increasing, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is one bold bet, one...
James Thompson

How Engineers Are Grappling With AI’s Surging Climate and Water Costs

It began as a quiet revolution AI woven into daily routines, from writing emails to planning vacations. But behind every seamless interaction lies an industrial-scale operation of servers, cooling systems, and power plants, drawing on vast amounts of electricity and water. As AI becomes a constant companion, its environmental...