‘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

‘Critical’ shortage of coronavirus test component means some London hospitals could run out in DAYS

NHS trusts in London are facing a ‘critical shortage’ of coronavirus tests that could leave them unable to check patients ‘within days’, an internal email seen by MailOnline has revealed. The urgent message, sent on Friday, tells doctors and nurses that remaining tests should be reserved for those receiving treatment only, and not used for … Read more