Oceanography
First recorded killer whale kidnapping baby whale from another species to raise
This is likely a rare event, stemming from the desire to become a mother of an infertile female killer whale.
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Rare photos then and now show how industries around the world have changed over the past 100 years
The photo gallery below gives a closer look at how exciting it is to see how industries are changing around the world.
Discover science
Why do pilots and flight attendants always wear different seat belts than passengers?
Many people may not know that flight crew members use a different seat belt system than passengers.
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How fast do UFOs go? Scientists have given clues
Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) are real and we now know how fast they go.
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A switch on a plane caused all passengers and pilots to fall into a coma, killing 121 people.
Two fighter jets were sent up to check what was happening to Helios Flight 522.
New technology
Designing AI aircraft without pilots
Embraer's AI passenger plane is designed to fly fully autonomously and without a cockpit like a conventional plane.
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Why can pilots comfortably sleep while the plane is full of passengers?
Many people wonder whether pilots can really sleep on planes, especially on long flights. The answer is yes.
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Can passenger planes somersault in mid-air?
Experts say 360-degree flips in mid-air by large passenger aircraft require pilots to have piloting skills.
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How do planes operate in thick fog?
Dense fog can reduce visibility, forcing pilots and air traffic controllers to use special procedures for takeoff and landing.
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Why do pilots have to wear sunglasses when flying?
To ensure perfect vision, pilots must wear special sunglasses when flying.
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What does the pilot do when the plane uses the autopilot system?
The autopilot system can take over the flight from start to landing, eliminating the need for the pilot to constantly use his hands.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Footage of the first battle between AI and pilots
An F-16 fighter controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) participates in the first dogfight with another F-16 aircraft piloted by humans.
1001 mystery
Object suspected of being Amelia Earhart's missing plane for 87 years
An ocean exploration company in September 2023 shared a sonar image of an airplane-shaped object suspected to be the Lockheed 10-E Electra of legendary female pilot Amel…
1001 mystery
10 years of searching for a solution to the MH370 mystery
10 years have passed since MH370 disappeared, many search efforts and hypotheses have been put forward, but no one has been able to answer the question: Where is the pla…
New technology
3D printing solution to build a school quickly in a war zone
In just 40 hours, the walls of the Lviv primary school pilot project (Ukraine) were completed thanks to a COBOD 3D printer.