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New urinal designs could prevent up to 265,000 gallons of urine from spilling onto the floor each dayResearchers have invented two new urinal designs that could significantly reduce the amount of urine splashback, keeping public restrooms cleaner.
By Jess Thomson Published
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Scientists find previously hidden disturbances at hypersonic speedsSurprising results from hypersonic air flow simulations could help design stronger, faster and more durable supersonic vehicles.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Flat, razor-thin telescope lens could change the game in deep space imaging — and production could start soonScientists have developed an impossibly thin telescope lens that addresses a key astronomical challenge in a new study funded by NASA and DARPA.
By Owen Hughes Published
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NASA captures stunning new image of shock waves from next-gen supersonic plane as it flies across the sunNew photograph captures breathtaking sight of history-making Boom Supersonic's XB-1 passenger plane as it hits supersonic speeds while flying across the sun
By Julian Dossett Published
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China creates powerful spy satellite capable of seeing facial details from low orbitNew laser-based imaging technology is reportedly capable of capturing millimeter resolution from over 60 miles away.
By Alan Bradley Published
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Boom Supersonic's XB-1 smashes the sound barrier — becoming the 1st civil aircraft to go supersonic in US historyBy achieving a top speed of Mach 1.1, Boom Supersonic has broken records and is on course to revive supersonic passenger travel.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Boom Supersonic's next-generation XB-1 passenger plane 1 step away from breaking the sound barrierBoom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator craft could become the first commercial jet to break the sound barrier since Concorde after acing its 11th test and reaching 0.95 Mach at low altitudes.
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Top-secret X-37B space plane has been in orbit for more than 1 yearIn case you forgot it was still up there.
By Leonard David Published
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Passenger plane with entirely new 'blended wing' shape aims to hit the skies by 2030A new type of passenger plane will adopt a design that blends wings into the aircraft's body, which its creators say will cut fuel consumption by 50% and reduce noise.
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
