Sarah Sicard
School
Hofstra University, New York University
Expertise
Military History, Technology Policy, American Politics
- Sarah has written a thousand articles in a decade, interviewing people like former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and "John Wick" director Chad Stahelski.
- She broke the international story about U.S. military contract dogs left behind in Afghanistan during the withdrawal.
- Her military memes have built a 225k-person following on Instagram.
Experience
Sarah is a decade-long journalist who has covered a number of areas, with a primary focus on the U.S. military. Throughout her career, she has written about everything from advertising technology to mental health to political issues. Other examples of her work can be found at Fast Company, Task & Purpose, and Military Times.
Education
She holds bachelor's degrees in journalism and political science from Hofstra University. In 2017, Sarah completed a master's degree in American politics at NYU.
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Stories By Sarah Sicard
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As technology advances, scientists are constantly looking for more accurate ways to track and predict weather patterns, including implementing AI.
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Research scientists have proposed a solution to the lack of oxygen on Mars (and other planets) — use AI to automate finding the best sources of it.
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Have you ever wondered how Spotify figures out what to and what not to consider for the year-end Wrapped? This is what goes into it.
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Ford's numerous iterations of its F-150 model haven't varied too much, with the exception of a brief period of rounded designs starting in the mid-'90s.
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If you're looking for a fun STEM project to do with your kids or something to put in your aviation collection, consider this radial engine model kit.
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It's vital to clean your car regularly to preserve the resale value. However, there is one popular car cleaning hack that you might want to rethink trying.
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The sight of it in action was terrifying. The Crocodile Tank, commissioned by Winston Churchill during WWII, literally spat fire at enemy positions.
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Even though iPhones are known to be incredibly relentless to viruses, it can still happen. It's vital to know these virus warning signs just to be safe.
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Bugs stuck to your car can be a major headache. It turns out an item in your kitchen can make all the difference. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Goliath Tracked Mine shows how war can spur technological advancements. Meant to be a bomb on wheels, it didn't have the impact the Germans hoped for.
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If you've got stains or other crud on your car mats, you can clean them up using this simple DIY recipe. You probably already have the ingredients.
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In 1987, a Soviet Union ground-effect vehicle (an ekranoplan) entered service. The only one of its kind, it's now beached in Russia's southernmost city.
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NASA is currently testing a new supersonic jet that might open the floodgates to supersonic flight on a commercial basis. Here's everything we know.
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While the Bell X-1 has the distinction of being the world's first supersonic jet, the XF-91 Thunderceptor was right on its heels and holds a similar title.
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Airships, or blimps as they're more commonly called, have a lot going for them from an environmental standpoint, but there's one thing they can't overcome.