The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has selected HOK to design a major expansion to Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia. Continuing the airport’s Tier 2 concourse development program, which began last…
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Scientists spot unusual gas signalling presence of aliens on exoplanets
Could alien life exist on planets nothing like Earth? Scientists think a surprising new method could unravel this mystery.
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, suggest that certain gases detected in the atmospheres of…
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US team creates solar reactor that produces jet fuel from the sun
Carbon-neutral aviation, a term that sounds like science fiction, might be around the corner.
For decades, soaring across the sky without leaving behind a trail of carbon emissions has been a shared dream of scientists, environmentalists, and…
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New anode boosts seawater batteries to stand 380,000 charging cycles
As the push for renewable energy intensifies, the demand for effective electricity storage solutions becomes increasingly critical.
Current lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in electric vehicles and portable electronics, are hitting their…
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Airbus, Boeing turn to thermoplastics over aluminum for fuel-saving jets
In a quiet yet significant shift, Airbus and Boeing are rethinking their approaches to aircraft manufacturing in preparation for the next generation of passenger jets.
Both companies have set ambitious production targets designed to transform…
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Why Japanese macaques avoid maternal deaths in childbirth, study finds
While bringing new life into the world is often viewed as one of life’s most joyful moments, childbirth continues to pose serious risks for women – with more than 287,000 maternal deaths recorded during or shortly after pregnancy in 2020…
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China’s Feitian spacesuit sets new record for extravehicular missions
China’s first batch of extravehicular spacesuits, dubbed the Feitian, have proven their exceptional durability in the space.
These spacesuits are worn by astronauts for spacewalks outside China’s space station, Tiangong.
The space…
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MIT’s engineered starfish cells shape-shift in response to light
The foundation of life begins with a single moving cell. Responding to biochemical signals, cells contract, shift, and divide, eventually organizing into complex living organisms.
Now, researchers at MIT have discovered a way to manipulate…
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Low-cost DIY air filter rivals HEPA in wildfire smoke protection
When wildfires rage, the damage extends far beyond the flames. Smoke particles carried by the wind infiltrate homes, schools, and offices, posing serious health risks. To help solve this, researchers have been working towards a low-cost,…
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Experimental and thermomechanical SPH and FEA model simulation using inconel 825 with tungsten carbide tool
The present study explores optimal turning conditions for machining Inconel 825 using a tungsten carbide tool through a combination of experimental and numerical approaches. To provide precise thermal measurements, transient temperature changes…
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