Airplanes Are Still the Safest Way to Travel

Airplanes Are Still the Safest Way to Travel

They are much safer than cars

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 2nd, 2009
Training Facility Offers 'Space Camp on Steroids'

Training Facility Offers 'Space Camp on Steroids'

The company prepares astronauts for spaceflights

Weird Wings Could Reduce Plane Fuel Consumption by 20%

Weird Wings Could Reduce Plane Fuel Consumption by 20%

Experts don't know why the design works so well

Inventor Builds High-Tech Underwater 'Airplane'

Inventor Builds High-Tech Underwater 'Airplane'

The craft can move like a dolphin

Future Airplanes Could Fly in 'Geese Formations'

Future Airplanes Could Fly in 'Geese Formations'

Engineers have a bold vision for passenger transport

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 5th, 2009
Canadian Satellite to Help with Patrolling Borders

Canadian Satellite to Help with Patrolling Borders

It will have the ability to identify very small targets

Experimental Airplane Gets Computerized Test Pilot

Experimental Airplane Gets Computerized Test Pilot

It can fly the craft faster than the speed of sound

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 17th, 2009
'Out-of-Sync' Brain Cells Responsible for Jet Lag

'Out-of-Sync' Brain Cells Responsible for Jet Lag

The conclusion belongs to a new study

Coating Plane Wings in Feathers Could Reduce Drag

Coating Plane Wings in Feathers Could Reduce Drag

The find could be applied to underwater crafts as well

Europe to Modify Air Routes for Fuel Efficiency

Europe to Modify Air Routes for Fuel Efficiency

The Union wants to reduce its carbon footprint

Diamond Windows Protect Next-Gen Jet Fighters

Diamond Windows Protect Next-Gen Jet Fighters

They shield the craft from microwave radiation

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 25th, 2009
Turkish Airplane Crashes in Amsterdam

Turkish Airplane Crashes in Amsterdam

Thus far, 9 casualties have been confirmed

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 2nd, 2009
The Four Largest Planes in Aviation History

The Four Largest Planes in Aviation History

These are the largest structures ever to fly

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 30th, 2009
Alaska's Redoubt Volcano to Erupt Again in Days

Alaska's Redoubt Volcano to Erupt Again in Days

A recent surge in seismic activity prompted the concerns

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 26th, 2009
Tropical Forests Measured with Lasers

Tropical Forests Measured with Lasers

The new technology finds landscape changes

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 20th, 2009
Antarctic Bird Develops Love for Runways, Endangers Planes

Antarctic Bird Develops Love for Runways, Endangers Planes

The skuas seem to like the warm airstrip

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 17th, 2009
Experts Say Fewer Plane Crashes End in Tragedy

Experts Say Fewer Plane Crashes End in Tragedy

The current trend is due to better aircraft and crew

 
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