Aug 23 2010
Beyond the Black Box
Instead of storing flight data on board, aircraft could easily send the information in real time to the ground.
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Aug 11 2010
Superbugs Spreading From South Asia
A recently discovered gene can jump across different species of bacteria and makes infections resistant to antibiotics.
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Jul 07 2010
Solar Plane Takes Off in Historic Flight
The Solar Impulse will attempt to demonstrate the value of solar energy by flying around the clock.
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May 27 2010
Telescope in the Sky Makes Debut Flight
Take a ground-based telescope and put it 40,000 feet into the air. What do you have? A new way to look at the universe.
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May 26 2010
Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes Final Landing
Space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth, bringing home six astronauts from the International Space Station and capping its 25-year-long flight career.
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May 18 2010
Air Force Wants Its Rockets Back
A new prototype rocket could give the Air Force a round-trip ticket to space by 2013.
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May 05 2010
Giant Airship Poised for Liftoff
The Bullet 580, a helium-filled tanker, can carry 1,000 pounds of payloads up to 20,000 feet above Earth.
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Apr 20 2010
Volcanic Ash Cloud Won’t Reach U.S.
While a volcano eruption in Iceland has cast a cloud over Europe, North America will remain in the clear.
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Apr 19 2010
Airlines Brave Volcanic Ash Clouds
After days of flight deadlock, European officials have designated zones for air travel to help bring stranded passengers home.
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Apr 18 2010
EU May Allow Some Flights Monday as Ash Clears
Airline companies conduct test flights over Europe and push to resume flights, claiming volcanic ash has dispersed.
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