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Space Exploration Sep 3, 2024

SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission set to launch early Friday

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a multiday orbital expedition set to feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is now scheduled to launch on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Environment Sep 2, 2024

Transport choices can make a significant difference for climate change, researchers find

Australian transport emissions are still growing. As a result, transport is expected to be our biggest-emitting sector by 2030. So, cutting transport emissions is crucial to Australia's net-zero strategy.

Space Exploration Sep 2, 2024

NASA lines up return date for Boeing Starliner minus humans

A Butch- and Suni-less Boeing Starliner has been given a date to return to Earth by NASA.

Space Exploration Sep 2, 2024

FAA lets SpaceX get back to launches, but Polaris Dawn awaits good weather

SpaceX got the OK to fly again from the Federal Aviation Administration and didn't waste any time knocking out launches from both Florida and California early Saturday, but the crewed Polaris Dawn launch remains on hold because ...

Polymers Aug 30, 2024

Scientists offer strong carbon plastics for aviation

Employees of the Institute of Chemistry of Kazan Federal University and the Kazan National Research Technical University have produced especially strong carbon plastics based on phosphate binders that can withstand temperatures ...

Social Sciences Aug 26, 2024

Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry, say researchers

Each year, temperature records are broken and extreme weather events strike. July 22, 2024 now marks the hottest day on record, surpassing the previous heat records set in 2023.

Environment Aug 22, 2024

Volcanic eruption grounds flights in New Zealand

A volcanic eruption belched a plume of ash that grounded flights in New Zealand on Thursday, with government scientists warning it could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.

Environment Aug 15, 2024

Taylor Swift's private jet usage sparks debate—but companies, not individuals, to blame for climate change, say experts

For world touring pop and rock stars, using private jet planes can seem part of the job description.

Other Aug 8, 2024

Flying's never been safer, says MIT study

Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

Environment Aug 7, 2024

Modern aircraft emit less carbon than older aircraft, but their contrails may do more environmental harm

Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, a new study has found.

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