26
Nov
Owl feathers could inspire quieter planes
Researchers found that owl wings are especially quiet because their trailing-edge feathers are flexible and porous, allowing some air through.
26
Nov
Owl feathers could inspire quieter planes
Researchers found that owl wings are especially quiet because their trailing-edge feathers are flexible and porous, allowing some air through.
26
Sep
Why plane windows don’t roll down
Here’s an explanation why plane windows don’t open, despite Mitt Romney’s concerns that it’s ‘very dangerous’ that they don’t.
12
Jun
Photo of the day: Coming ‘round the mountain
A formation of U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft fly past Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan, on June 5 after completing a Samurai Surge training mission near a U.S. military base. On clear days, the snow-capped summit of the 12,388-foot active stratovolcano is visible from Tokyo, which lies only 62 miles northeast of the mountain.
08
Feb
Deep vein thrombosis more common for window seat flyers
Where you sit on a plane can impact the likelihood you’ll encounter health issues.
16
Nov
Family mourns after pug’s death on transatlantic flight
Delta Airlines is investigating the death, which the family says was caused by freezing temperatures. The incident is the latest in a string of pet deaths on airplanes.
01
Jul
How airplanes alter the weather
Airplanes can cause rain or snow when they punch through clouds, inadvertently, seeding them.
25
Feb
Top 10 great green moments in planes, trains and automobiles
