Mark Bender

Strategic War Danger ·Paid

Libya Restarts Oil Production as Threat of Loss of Mideast Oil Looms

A crisis which has shut down the majority of Libyan oil production for the last two months has now been resolved, as

By Mark Bender · Oct 3, 2024

Science and Technology

For Next Six Weeks, Earth Will Have Two ‘Moons’

Starting today and going until Nov. 25, Earth will have a second moon, as “slow moving” asteroid 2024 PT5 will temporarily come

By Mark Bender · Sep 29, 2024

New World Paradigm

U.S. Snubbed at South Africa's Air Show, While China Shines

Whether by design or circumstance, the USAF—normally the king of the show—was not present at this year’s annual Waterkloof

By Mark Bender · Sep 27, 2024

New World Paradigm ·Paid

Nigeria, Russia Sign MOU To Revitalize Moribund Ajaokuta Steel Mill, ‘Get Shovels in the Ground, Now!’

In addition to refining its own crude oil, Nigeria may be on its way producing its own heavy steel. On Sept. 4,

By Mark Bender · Sep 22, 2024

Science and Technology ·Paid

NASA's ‘Hidden Figures’ Honored with Congressional Gold Medals

On Sept. 18, the women whose work set the foundation for the U.S. and humanity in general to become a space-

By Mark Bender · Sep 20, 2024

Science and Technology ·Paid

Humanity Is Becoming a Space-Faring Species

The Cape Canaveral launch facility, in central Florida—the primary rocket-launch facility in the United States—is rapidly approaching the milestone

By Mark Bender · Sep 12, 2024

In-Depth ·Paid

A Case Study from Nigeria: London Malthusians Against Africa’s Energy Independence

By Dean Andromidas, Mark Bender · Sep 6, 2024

Science and Technology ·Paid

NASA Vetoes Boeing, Will Bring Stranded Astronauts Home on SpaceX Dragon Capsule

Military-industrial-financial complex darling Boeing Company has egg all over its corporate face (and on its “shareholder value”-driven balance sheets)

By Mark Bender · Sep 5, 2024