Blue Origin delays next flight over technical issues
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin said it would push back the launch of its fifth crewed rocket, originally scheduled for Friday, over technical issues.
Space Exploration
May 18, 2022
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Fifth Blue Origin flight scheduled for next week
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin space tourism company announced Friday that its next rocket will take off on May 20 with six passengers on board.
Space Exploration
May 14, 2022
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New study of train travel pre- and during COVID-19 suggests three ways to make commuting less stressful
A study by an Aston University engineering systems and management expert suggests that encouraging rail passengers to buy tickets via their smartphones is one of three changes that could make commuting quicker and safer.
Social Sciences
May 13, 2022
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Canada announces billions in new climate spending
More electric vehicles and green energy were among the measures Prime Minister Justin Trudeau laid out Tuesday under a multibillion-dollar plan for how Canada will meet its carbon emissions target.
Environment
Mar 29, 2022
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Pete Davidson skipping ride to space on Jeff Bezos rocket
Pete Davidson has bowed out of a short ride to space on a Jeff Bezos rocket.
Space Exploration
Mar 18, 2022
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Pete Davidson headed to space on Blue Origin craft
Pete Davidson is heading to space.
Space Exploration
Mar 14, 2022
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Video: How oxygen masks brought down a plane
When oxygen masks drop from the airplane ceiling, they're not connected to a big tank of gas. Instead, a chemical reaction supplies oxygen to passengers.
Other
Nov 29, 2021
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Plastic shields could be answer to COVID risk for motorbike taxis
Affordable plastic shields reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection for passengers on motorcycle taxis popular in many developing countries—offering an economic lifeline for drivers during any future waves of the pandemic, ...
Soft Matter
Nov 17, 2021
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Surprisingly high emissions from fuel-powered auxiliary heaters in cars
Heaters, sold under such well-known brand names as Webasto and Eberspächer, among others, are used in both passenger cars and heavy-duty vehicles to preheat the engine and provide additional cabin heating while driving. ...
Environment
Sep 9, 2021
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Sneeze guards could make full-capacity airplanes safer from COVID-19 spread
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly reduced the number of people willing to fly due to safety concerns, and to ease fears, some airlines have opted to leave middle seats open to increase the amount of space for ...
Soft Matter
Mar 29, 2021
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