News4JAX2d
Freezing the problem of futuristic planes: How scientists are beating ice on aircraft wings
NASA is testing next-gen airplane wings to prevent ice buildup, ensuring safer, more fuel-efficient flights of the future.
Space.com2d
Capturing the cosmos on canvas: How art helps scientists and space agencies communicate with the public
Astrophysicist and artist Ed Belbruno explains how art helps scientists communicate their work to the public and even ...
Game Rant15d
People Can Fly Working on New Game Based on Sony IP
People Can Fly is developing a new game, Project Delta, based on a Sony IP, marking a major partnership. Few details about Project Delta are known. People Can Fly is also working on the highly ...
The Straits Times16d
EU countries should suggest flagship European defence projects -Commission draft paper
"There is a strong case for closing these capability gaps in a collaborative manner," the draft paper says. It says this will "require the development of pan-European flagship projects" as the ...
CNN23d
The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the vertical upward force that keeps a plane in the sky. It is generated when air ...
seattlepi.com1mon
The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrew Sommers, Miami University (THE CONVERSATION) If you are a frequent flyer ...