Changing Lifestyle To Battle Climate Change Effective Than Buying Electric Cars, Says UK Chief Science Adviser

Medicine & Technology Apr 27, 2022

Sir Patrick Vallance said that changing lifestyle for the future of Earth's climate is better than buying inexpensive electric cars. Read more about what the UK chief science adviser discussed in the latest forum on global warming initiatives.

Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft 'Roc' Dubbed the Largest Plane With 385 Feet Wingspan, Deployed for Test Flight

Feb 28, 2022

Stratolaunch Roc flight vehicle was tested at Southern California last Thursday. Check out the basic specifications and performance of the largest airplane here.

Former Passenger Planes Repurposed to Fight Wildfires

Aug 23, 2020

Retired passenger airplanes are being repurposed to aid in the fight against increasing cases of wildfires around the world.

New Thermal Diode Could Revolutionize Temperature Management

Aug 18, 2020

A novel thermal management technology originally used in aircraft has been adapted for use in other areas.

Why Can't Planes Fly When It Gets Too Hot?

Jun 29, 2017

Heatwaves grounded planes last week in California and Arizona. Physics explains how it can get too hot to fly.

Wintry Weather Brings Delays for Travelers Heading Home for Turkey Day

Nov 27, 2014

If you were expecting your relatives to arrive this morning on the Red-Eye, you may have been disappointed to hear that just like your relatives, you’ll likely be stuck at the airport most of this Turkey Day. As it happens, winter has set in this Thanksgiving, and while it’s a bit early for snow and storms of this magnitude, America has seen hundreds of delays today when airports are at their peaks.

New Study Says Travelers May Bring Ebola, But What About the Air?

Oct 21, 2014

While surveillance on a global scale tightens, looking for the looming threat of Ebola symptoms from international travelers around the world, researchers worldwide are evaluating the all too real threat of the spreading viral infection. And they’re finding that even a conservative estimate could spell international disaster over the next few months.