Microsoft Develops Windows 10 App to “Transform Ground Operations at Airports”

Microsoft Develops Windows 10 App to “Transform Ground Operations at Airports”

Digital solution to replace paperwork and ease operations

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 26th, 2015
Living Close to a Busy Road Can Make You Fat, Researchers Warn

Living Close to a Busy Road Can Make You Fat, Researchers Warn

You might also gain weight if you live near an airport

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 21st, 2014
How 3 Ebola-Infected People Could Fly Out of Africa Each and Every Month

How 3 Ebola-Infected People Could Fly Out of Africa Each and Every Month

Study finds the Ebola epidemic would be way worse if it weren't for screening operations at international airports

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 9th, 2014
Texas Ebola Patient Dies, Doctors Say He “Fought Courageously”

Texas Ebola Patient Dies, Doctors Say He “Fought Courageously”

Thomas Eric Duncan was admitted at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas on September 28, died on October 8

“Virtual Chimney” Fences Promise to Reduce Airport Pollution

“Virtual Chimney” Fences Promise to Reduce Airport Pollution

These innovative fences would make emissions disperse more effectively

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 23rd, 2012
The Most Contagious Airports in the United States

The Most Contagious Airports in the United States

Airports ranked based on how well they support the spread of pandemics

People Could Soon Take Water Bottles on Planes Thanks to New Scanner

People Could Soon Take Water Bottles on Planes Thanks to New Scanner

Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) removes a major headache

Mount Etna Erupts, Ash Cloud Rises High in the Sky

Mount Etna Erupts, Ash Cloud Rises High in the Sky

The ash and debris column reaches about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

Nintendo 3DS Gets Free Wi-Fi in 42 Airports

Nintendo 3DS Gets Free Wi-Fi in 42 Airports

Players also get access to a new Zone with coupons and promotions

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 7th, 2010
Satellite Captures Unique View of Iceland's Volcanic Eruption

Satellite Captures Unique View of Iceland's Volcanic Eruption

The ash clouds cover a significant area

Volcanoes Can't 'Kneel' Global Air Traffic

Volcanoes Can't 'Kneel' Global Air Traffic

According to a new, in-depth analysis

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 14th, 2010
Complex Airport Alert System Detects Terrorists

Complex Airport Alert System Detects Terrorists

If they are carrying bombs or dangerous compounds

Why Airport Security Failed Flight 253

Why Airport Security Failed Flight 253

There are many reasons, authorities say

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 20th, 2009
New Airport Scanner Detects Dangerous Liquids

New Airport Scanner Detects Dangerous Liquids

It finds chemicals that can make bombs

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 25th, 2009
The Role of Airports in Global Pandemics

The Role of Airports in Global Pandemics

Experts ask how security measures could halt the spread of pathogens

 
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