Space science
New discovery about the huge energy source in cosmic rays
Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, emitted from extreme astronomical environments such as the regions near black holes and neutron stars, have energies far exceeding those o…
Turbulence
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AI - Artificial intelligence
AI system helps aircraft 'cope' with turbulence
Turbulence that affects planes could become a thing of the past thanks to a new AI system that helps flying vehicles learn to adjust to turbulence in just minutes.
Environment
The moment an American expert braved the danger of flying through superstorm Milton
On October 9, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared a clip recording the moment a plane carrying US meteorological experts shook violently…
Discover science
Where in the world is prone to turbulence like Singapore and Qatar planes?
Scientists reveal the factors behind the turbulence that caused Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Qatar Airways planes to crash.
Discover science
How to deal with turbulence on a plane?
Surely everyone has experienced the feeling of anxiety, even panic, when the plane suddenly encountered turbulence overhead.
Videos
How do flights predict turbulence?
Turbulence is the movement of air created by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather areas, or thunderstorms.
Discover science
Sand dunes can 'communicate' with each other
Sand dunes in front create turbulence affecting the sand behind, causing two sand dunes to move with the same frequency and shape.
Discover science
Why don't commercial planes fly higher into space?
The higher the flight, the more fuel-efficient the aircraft is, the faster and quieter it flies. But they can't fly into space because of some design limitations.
Discover science
Body reaction when the plane falls and how to
Learn your body's reaction when the plane falls free with your secret to help you become safe when the plane unexpectedly has a problem ...
Discover science
Why is jet engine so noisy?
According to ScienceABC, people who live near the airport are more prone to stress, memory loss and even heart disease.
Discover science
What is a thermo-weapon?
Explosive heat bombs cause a series of turbulence waves with longer duration and much greater strength than other solid explosives.
Discover science
Air turbulence while flying is not as scary as you think
If you ever fly, surely you have experienced the effects of air turbulence: it is a sudden shake of the plane when taking off and landing, moving in different directions.
Space science
10 Hubble telescope's top discoveries
Given orbit so unaffected by air turbulence, an advantage that no ground telescope has achieved, for the past 16 years, Hubble has made a huge amount of observations, be…
Environment
Climate change threatens to
Australia has just experienced the hottest winter in the context of long-term warming trends that have contributed to climate change.
Environment
Causes of cloud hole formation
Cloud holes can appear between the middle clouds due to the turbulence of the aircraft moving through.