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Mechanical Engineering

This section of the Jackson Journal is about anything related to the branch of engineering dealing with the design, construction, and use of machines.

The Structure of the V8 Engine

The Structure of the V8 Engine

By: Emerson Rodas Bermudez, Journalist
The V8 Engine is a masterpiece, but it's also interesting. One problem with the engine is that the motor can't go in any car because some cars don't have the capacity to hold it.
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Meta Plans to Build the Longest Undersea Cable to Link Five Continents

By: Grant Newton, Journalist
Meta has announced plans to build a 31,000 mile subsea cable that will connect five continents.It will connect the U.S, Brazil, South Africa, India, and Australia with very good connectivity.
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Carbon Fiber Tube Deal Advanced by World’s Largest Cargo Airship Project

By: Elias Yoo, Journalist
A collaboration between companies Flying Whales and Exel Composites promises development in the world's largest cargo airship. Learn more about the vehicle that plans to revolutionize cargo transport.
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China Develops a High Preformance Hydrogen EV Battery

By: Benjamin Siegel, Journalist
China is making a revolutionary battery that will change EVs forever. The batteries will last longer and will have better performance than all the other batteries.
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Two crossbows.

The Evolution of the Crossbow

By: Mercer Tomasino, Journalist
The crossbow. The supreme siege weapon back in the time of the Middle Ages, consisting of a taught bow attached to a long handle, which was typically crafted from wood. The crossbow contained a groove in the shaft to aim and control the bolt of the bow, the string, held in cocked position, all with a trigger ready to be pulled and release havoc upon your enemies. Truly a deadly masterpiece.
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How Israels Air Defense Works

By: Joe Rojas Perez, Journalist
The way that israel's first thing that needs to happen is that the enemy missile needs to launch. Then the radar scans and sees the missile.  And finally the control system estimates the impact point, and then the launcher fires the missile to intercept the enemy missile
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China’s New Weapon Can Fry Enemy Drones 2 Miles Away

By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
China has recently unveiled a groundbreaking weapon capable of disabling enemy drones from nearly two miles away.
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This is the worlds first wooded satellite.

LignoSat: The First Wooden Satellite Set To Revolutionize Space Exploration

By: Cooper Shealy, Journalist
On November 5, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the launch of LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, designed by researchers from Japan.
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Washing Machines

By: Junior Alvarado, Journalist

5 fun facts about Washing machines : vinegar can clean your washing machine. you can kill germs with hot water. The washing machine uses a lot of water. The washing machine is easy to use. ...

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The History Of The Ballpoint Pen

By: Vaibhav Saravanan, Journalist
We all have used the ballpoint pen, it is the most commonly used pen. Let's learn about the story behind them.
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What's Special About the Tesla?

What’s Special About the Tesla?

By: Cesar Marin, Journalist
Cars have been in their lifetime for a very long time. ever since cars were invented everybody found them very helpful but the new ages another car was invented and it is the Tesla and how is it special to new generation and how it will impact for the future.
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Wind Turbines: Pros and Cons

Wind Turbines: Pros and Cons

By: Laith Kassim, Journalist
A wind turbine is a piece of machinery, typically between 60 and 120 meters tall. Wind turbines have 3 large metal blades that spin and are connected to a drive shaft which turns the generator, thus creating electricity. Wind turbines can be connected to a power grid and can supply electricity to wherever it is needed. Wind energy is fully renewable, like solar, which means it is replenished at a higher rate than it is used.
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