To solve a critical aerodynamic argument, the British Air Ministry commissioned the low-speed Short SB.5 testbed, a simple jet powered by a 1,500 pound thrust engine. The SB.5 was so underpowered it ...

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Mini-lightning strikes created by whirling dust devils on Mars have been detected accidentally by the microphone on board the Perseverance rover. The chance discovery is direct evidence of a form of ...

The Perseverance rover picked up audio evidence of electric discharges in the red planet’s atmosphere. By Kenneth Chang It is shocking but not surprising. Lightning crackles on Mars, scientists ...

The Perseverance rover on Mars has serendipitously recorded sounds and electromagnetic signals that are characteristic of lightning in dust storms. Daniel Mitchard is at the Lightning Laboratory, ...

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Beijing says Japanese self-defence force aircraft repeatedly approached and disrupted the Chinese navy’s training. Japanese defence chief says China's J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were ...

Following reports about the cancellation of a landing aid for the SRVL technique on HMS Queen Elizabeth, a Govt minister has clarified that, though timelines have shifted, rolling landings are still ...

Electric airplane maker Beta Technologies is down 24% since its billion dollar debut last month. Two of its bankers launched coverage Monday, and they are telling investors to climb aboard the stock.