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EU Commission invests €5.6 million in new laser system that creates multifunctional film surfaces inspired by smooth shark ...
Swept-back ones that are very good at supersonic speeds – that’s when going faster than the speed of sound, but are no match when it comes to endurance. Wings also need to be very strong to give the ...
For decades, marine scientists have tried mimicking nature’s hydrodynamic brilliance. Seals, whales, and rays slice through water with uncanny efficiency. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), by ...
Aerodynamic lift is one of the fundamental principles of flight, allowing aircraft to rise off the ground and remain airborne. Understanding how lift works is key to grasping the science behind flight ...
Discover the art of crafting the perfect flying paper airplane with our step-by-step guide! In this video, learn techniques ...
To manufacture thousands of airplanes for its World War I allies, the United States would fell acres of spruce.
A brand new seat design on airplanes could offer more comfort on long-haul flights.
All the paper airplane designs in Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes were inspired by airplanes in the National Air and Space Museum’s vast collection.
Aviation start-up Chaise Longue, designed a controversial dual-level seat, and is "exploring some early stage concepts" with aviation giant Airbus.