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Researchers develop solar-powered runway anti-icing system

(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas are developing an anti-icing system that could make airport runways safer and less expensive to maintain during winter months. The approach ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Nepal capital tops quake risk list

With rescue work still under way in Nepal after the deadly earthquake in the Himalayas, scientists have warned that the capital Kathmandu is a high-risk city unprepared for the next "Big One".

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Sep 21, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Research outlines math framework that could help convert 'junk' energy into useful power

A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed a mathematical framework that could one day form the basis of technologies that turn road vibrations, airport runway noise and other "junk" energy into ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Jul 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Tampa airport runways renumbered due to magnetic north movement

(PhysOrg.com) -- The magnetic north pole is slowly moving, and the shift is affecting runways at airports in Tampa, Florida, with the major runway at Tampa International Airport closed until January 13th to ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Jan 10, 2011 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (14) | comments 13 | with audio podcast report

Commercial jets could use shorter runways with new design

Research underway at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) could enable fixed-wing jet aircraft to take off and land at steep angles on short runways, while also reducing engine noise heard on the ground.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 27, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (8) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Spaceplane that takes off from airport runway could be ready in 10 years

(PhysOrg.com) -- An unpiloted, air-breathing spaceplane that takes off from an airport runway, carries up to 30 passengers, and costs less than one-tenth to launch into space compared to a conventional rocket ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Sep 21, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (28) | comments 28 | with audio podcast report

Animals on runways can cause serious problems at small airports

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a potentially deadly combination.

Biology / Ecology

created May 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0