When cruise ships can't carry enough lifeboats for everyone, life rafts become the backup plan. We explore the ingenious davit launch system that lets crews deploy massive inflatable rafts from deck ...

Sri Lanka’s navy responded to a distress call from an Iranian warship, but found only oil slicks, empty life rafts and the bodies of sailors in the water after a U.S. torpedo strike sank the vessel in ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. February 26, 2026 Add ...