Science
Disaster Relief Technology Borrowed From Aerospace
Disaster relief technology is often borrowed from aerospace. The same principles behind defense and space exploration...
Frontiers
Spin-Off Technologies From Webb Telescope Are Helping Other Ventures
Several inventions that were developed specifically for Webb telescope have become valuable spin-off technologies in their...
Science
A Closer Look at Nature's 3D-Printed Marvel: The Spider Web
What is a spider web made of? Scientists and engineers are fascinated by this sustainable design.
Frontiers
Uncovering a Lost Galaxy in the Virgo Cluster
A new image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals lost galaxy NGC 4535. But was...
Frontiers
UFO Sightings Are Real, but Aliens Are Not Responsible
The U.S. Government recently confirmed reports by military pilots of UFO sightings — rebranded as "unidentified...
Pioneers
Bessie Coleman and the Open Sky
In late 1919, a young American woman arrived in Paris, seeking opportunities she was not allowed...
Frontiers
Space Archaeology Aims to Analyze Experiences of Astronauts on the ISS
A unique space archaeology project hopes to reveal untold stories about culture, society and material properties...
Disasters: Prediction, Prevention and Relief
The Legacy of Zeppelin Airship Innovation
Zeppelin airship development played a key role in the evolution of aeronautics. Now, new technologies are...
Engineering
Culmination of Wright Brothers' Inventions
Dec.17, 1903, was a pivitol moment in the history of aviation, the culmination of many Wright...
Engineering
Electric Airplanes Promise Cleaner, Quieter Regional Air Travel
All-electric or hybrid electric airplanes have an opportunity to help reverse climate change while revitalizing convenient,...
Engineering
The Future of Personal Aviation: Sky's the Limit?
Personal aviation remains a passion of dreamers and innovators alike — but is there a real...
Space
Sky's the Limit? Proteus High Altitude Aircraft Begs to Differ
The Proteus high altitude aircraft has been breaking records and bolstering research for almost two decades....
Tech
Electric Airplanes Offer Clean New Runway for Regional Air Carriers
Regional air carriers are lining up to offer commuters a greener, quieter and more affordable flying...
Science
Common Airplane Myths, Debunked by Science
Aviation technology is more sophisticated than you might realize and can bust common airplane myths.