Automatic landings have long been standard procedure for commercial aircraft. While major airports have the infrastructure necessary to ensure the safe navigation of the aircraft, this is usually not the case at smaller airports. ...
Hardware
Jul 5, 2019
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The use of residual forest biomass for rural development faces significant economic hurdles that make it unlikely to be a source of jobs in the near future, according to an analysis by economists at Oregon State University.
Environment
Dec 28, 2016
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That drone under the Christmas tree? If you are a US resident, you will need to register it by February 19 or face a possible fine.
Engineering
Dec 14, 2015
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When in 1873 Jules Verne published his novel of planet-trotting high adventure, the world was on the verge of an explosion in global travel. New trans-continental railways and the Suez canal promised an increase in the speed ...
Engineering
Oct 13, 2014
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The Internet "cloud" has become the hottest topic in computing, but the trend has created a new range of security issues that need to be addressed.
Software
Jun 24, 2012
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Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government's approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico.
Space Exploration
Jun 25, 2021
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The U.S. government is moving toward easing restrictions on airline passengers using electronic devices to listen to music, play games, read books, watch movies and work during taxiing, takeoffs and landings.
Telecom
Jun 21, 2013
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New research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has quantified the climate and air quality impacts of aviation, broken down by emission type, altitude and location.
Environment
Nov 8, 2019
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SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean.
Space Exploration
Nov 19, 2023
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There’s a race afoot to give biofuel wings in the aviation industry, part of an effort to combat soaring fuel prices and cut greenhouse gas emissions. In 2008, Virgin Atlantic became the first commercial airline to fly ...
Energy & Green Tech
May 11, 2011
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