When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

The history of the first paper airplane is largely debated. According to the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y., some believe the earliest paper airplanes came from China with the use ...

REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The flight science program at Reedley College is reaching new heights by getting student's flying careers off the ground. "If they have no experience, they can go from no ...

A commercial airliner can weigh anywhere from 100,000 pounds to over a million pounds. It is astonishing how such gargantuan weight can not only take off from the ground, but also routinely fly long ...

Have you ever wondered why almost every commercial airplane is painted white? While it may seem like a simple design choice, there’s a fascinating blend of science, safety, and economics behind it.

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On May 11, 2020, a deadly threat flew from Los Angeles to New York City in under nine minutes. It was a 20-ton Chinese Long March 5B rocket body passing around 60 miles overhead. Just 15 minutes later ...

When a bird collides with an airplane, determining its species can help prevent future collisions. To do that, scientists need snarge. Roxie Laybourne, an ...

Taking to the skies for a long-awaited holiday? Choose your seat on the plane wisely and don't overlook familiar steps like keeping your mask on to reduce your odds for getting COVID-19 or another ...

A revolutionary trend in airplane production got off the ground last week: stainless steel. Aluminum, which has hitherto been aircraft metal No. 1, had a challenger on the production lines and ...