The bungee, also known as Hi-Start, is a simple system to launch your rc glider. Using a very long rubber band and an even longer fishing line, you can tow a glider and make it take off like a kite.

Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University will set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to ...