How Modern Aircraft Wing Designs Save Airlines Money
Wings are a vital part of the aerodynamic performance of aircraft. Their design has changed over the years and could change significantly in the future if truce-braced wings or blended wing bodies prove successful. This article will discuss the wings of subsonic commercial aircraft, but not those of supersonic aircraftContinue Reading
Singapore Airlines Prepares To Withdraw The Boeing 737-800: Final Flight Scheduled
Singapore Airlines is preparing for a key transition in its ongoing fleet modernization strategy, as it readies itself for the withdrawal of its final Boeing 737-800 aircraft. TheStar Alliance member has been flying these narrowbody twinjets from the 737NG family for just over four years, but, now, their time atContinue Reading
China’s CR450 bullet train clocks 453 km/h in pre-service tests
Wheeled wonder leaves European rail in the dust China’s CR450 train hit 453 km/h during pre-service trials, surpassing its CR400 predecessor’s 420 km/h and outpacing Deutsche Bahn’s 405 km/h test record.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Why you’re having a hard time getting a matcha latte around L.A.
A severe matcha shortage has sent prices skyrocketing. Tariffs are about to make it worse., Read MoreContinue Reading
Who will come out on top in Hungary’s highly contested upcoming election? | DW News
Hungary heads toward one of its most closely contested elections in years, with many still standing behind Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. But for the first time in over a decade, Orban’s ruling Fidesz party is trailing the biggest opposition party, TISZA, and their lead candidate Péter Magyar in many polls.Continue Reading
60,000 air safety workers face hard times as US shutdown persists | RETUERS
The 60,000 air safety workers have gone unpaid throughout the government shutdown. And if it carries on, many say they will be forced to dip into retirement funds and savings, rack up credit-card debt, or take on part-time jobs to make ends meet. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #tsa #economy #parttimejob #shutdownContinue Reading
Video: Londoners join viral ‘Scream Squad’ to let off steam
Young people gathered in London for a collective “Scream Squad,” letting out a unified yell against the skyline., NewsFeed Young people gathered in London for a collective “Scream Squad,” letting out a unified yell against the skyline. The viral event, inspired by social media trends, aims to release stress andContinue Reading
Who are the 95 Palestinian healthcare workers held captive by Israel?
Israel continues to hold 80 Palestinian doctors and medical workers from Gaza and 15 from the occupied West Bank., More doctors and healthcare professionals are mobilising and calling for action to demand the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia and at least 94 other Palestinian medics currently held captive byContinue Reading
Arduino Alternative Microcontroller Boards for Your DIY Projects in the Post-Qualcomm Era
Arduino has been the cornerstone of embedded electronics projects for a while now. Be it DIY remote-controlled vehicles, binary clocks, power laces, or as is relevant to the month of publishing, flamethrowing Jack-O’-Lanterns! The versatility and affordability of the board has been uniquely unparalleled. But now that Qualcomm has acquiredContinue Reading
Logistics operator Welch joins with Optimo Energy for electric fleet management
UK-based logistics operator Welch Group, a leading UK logistics operator has formed a strategic partnership with Optimo Energy to deploy energy management solutions across its depot network. Welch Group will orchestrate charging, battery storage and onsite solar generation through Optimo Energy’s platform to minimize energy costs and generate additional revenueContinue Reading
Sumida introduces pulse transformers for battery management systems
Inductive components supplier Sumida has launched the CIUH10D46 and CIUH10D47 pulse transformers, the first of a new series of automotive-grade, low-profile surface-mount transformers designed specifically for battery management systems (BMS) in EVs, industrial battery storage and portable power applications. The CIUH10D Series provides galvanic isolation and EMI suppression, which areContinue Reading
Gardena Smart Sileno Sense: New robotic lawn mower comes with Nvidia AI chip and SIM card with free connectivity
Gardena has announced the launch of a new robotic lawn mower, the Gardena Smart Sileno Sense, which comes in two model variants. These differ in terms of the recommended maximum mowing area, with one mowing up to 400 m² and the other up to 600 m². In both cases, a boundary wire is not requiredContinue Reading
The other space race: why the world is obsessed with sending objects into orbit
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights . Beyond the race for scientific, commercial and military purposes, there is another space race of a more curious sort. A race to be the first to send various objects up there. But why? InContinue Reading