During World War II, battles were won by the side that was first to spot enemy airplanes, ships, or submarines. To give the Allies an edge, British and American scientists developed radar ...

The British government claimed that eating carrots helped its fighter pilots shoot down German planes at night. In truth, the ...

Less well known are its applications in the study of migratory birds, bats, and insects, which initially showed up as "phantom signals" on the radar screens during World War II. Aa Aa Aa Many ...

The Grade II-listed building, off Down Lane ... The original building was constructed between 1938 and ‘39 as one of 20 Chain Home early warning radar stations set along the coastline, forming part of ...

The six-bedroom, five-bathroom 1920s property with a heated swimming pool has a blue plaque honoring its former resident Sir ...