The Airbus A220’s Unique Fly-By-Wire System That Sets It Apart From Every Other Narrowbody
The Airbus A220 flies with a sidestick and envelope protection like an Airbus, but it requires manual trimming and provides speed stability like a Boeing. The fly-by-wire system running on the aircraft’s triplex flight control computers was not designed by Airbus. It was designed by Bombardier’s CSeries engineering team inContinue Reading
Why The US Air Force Replaced 33 Feet Of A B-1B Bomber’s Spine 3 Months Early
In May, one Rockwell B-1 Lancer left Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research with a new 33-foot section welded into its upper spine. The airframe overhaul was completed three months ahead of the one-year deadline the US Air Force had authorized for the job. The team behind itContinue Reading
Torrential rains prompt flood risk for millions
Millions were under flood alerts Saturday with rivers raging after a deluge of rain in parts of the Upper Midwest. More than 8 inches of rain fell in some areas. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
What we know (and don’t know) about The Traitor’s Greenland deal
Under a new agreement, the US will expand its military presence in Greenland while barring adversaries from building bases on the island. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #greenland #usdeal #usmilitary Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4dNvSDE 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters onContinue Reading
Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says
Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during ‘unprecedented’ attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference., Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during ‘unprecedented’ attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference. At least two people have been killed and a major refinery has been damaged as hundreds of drones targeted the Russian capital,Continue Reading
Myanmar’s Van defeats Pantoja to retain flyweight title in UFC 331
Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign., Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) win over his Brazilian opponent to cement his reign. Joshua Van put on a striking masterclass to secure a unanimous-decision win over AlexandreContinue Reading
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Nearly three decades of Hurricane Hunter data reveal four features that can help a tilted tropical cyclone straighten its circulation and become capable of intensifying. The findings could give forecasters an earlier warning that a seemingly disorganized storm is becoming primed to strengthen., Read MoreContinue Reading
California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmates
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was previously found guilty of charges that he ordered and participated in the torture of prisoners while he headed the Adra Prison., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘People forget we exist’: Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
As a 75-year-old lesbian, Mindy Meleyal has lived through every major milestone in the modern LGBT rights movement, from the start of decriminalisation in 1967 to the first same-sex marriages in 2014. But now she says this important part of her identity is frequently overlooked due to her age. She’sContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by aContinue Reading
Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans
The case was brought by a marketing company that wants to define as employees people who download an app and agree to have their internet activity tracked so they can buy into its employee health plan. Such plans are generally exempt from some state and Affordable Care Act rules…Read MoreContinue Reading
Australia’s cheapest new car is electric! BYD Atto 1 drops to just A$19,990 driveaway
For years, the biggest barrier stopping everyday Australian drivers from jumping into an electric vehicle has been the upfront price tag. While battery technology matured and long-distance charging networks expanded, buying a brand-new EV still meant parting with north of A$35,000 to A$40,000. That barrier just collapsed…Continue Reading
What Happens When Earth Passes 1.5 Degrees of Warming?
Climate scientist Michael Mann digs into the story behind the latest numbers. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with climate scientist Michael Mann.Continue Reading