Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The advanced flight helmet—designated the "Next-Generation Fixed-Wing Helmet" (NGFWH)—will be manufactured by the Gentex Corporation in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Military flight helmets have evolved ...

This time around, Emanuel Navarrete made a point to stay ready so that he wouldn’t have to get ready.