Ukraine has recently begun deploying drones that drop burning thermite on Russian positions. Thermite, a 130-year-old invention, has proven to be a highly destructive weapon rooted in simple chemistry ...

People insisted this thermite experiment couldn’t work so I set up a safe, controlled test to find out for myself. With protective gear and precautions in place, I followed the theory step-by-step to ...

It was quite a surprise to learn that thermite isn’t just rust and aluminum powder, but describes any combination of metal powder, metal oxide, and optionally fuel mixed together in a reactive ratio. ...