Brussels Airlines Operates 3,000 Empty Flights To Keep Airport Slots
Brussels Airlines has operated 3,000 flights without passengers this winter to avoid losing take-off and landing slots. From a report: The airline's parent company, Lufthansa Group, confirmed that 18,000 flights had been flown empty, including 3,000.....»»
These brilliant maps helps you see—and hear—noise pollution in your city
Noise pollution is a major health concern in cities worldwide. These audible maps show you just how bad it is. About two years ago, Karim Douïeb saw a map of Brussels, where he lived, in a local paper. The accompanying article talked about noise.....»»
Shark robot vacuum with auto-empty is down to $396 instead of $600
Self-emptying features are as revolutionary for robot vacuums as the invention of the autonomous vacuum itself. But some models with the awesome new self-emptying feature can cost $1,000 or even more. Seriously… there’s one high-end robot.....»»
Brexit built borders inside British-European families, new report found
From joining different queues at airport security to holding different immigration status in their country of residence, the shift from a common status as EU citizens to family members having different rights to residence has evoked strong emotions......»»
5 Best Classic Slots Games for Android and iOS
Do you love the thrill and the randomness that comes with slot games? Then here are five of the best classic slots games that we have found for Android and iOS. The post 5 Best Classic Slots Games for Android and iOS first appeared on Phandroid......»»
Moths use ultrasound to defend against bats
While a clear night sky might seem quiet and peaceful to us, empty of everything but stars, this nocturnal world is filled with a high-pitched cacophony of sound just beyond our ability to hear. Bats pierce the shadows with ultrasonic pulses that ena.....»»
Amazon to buy One Medical – should this be Apple’s next step in healthcare?
Amazon is acquiring One Medical, a company that operates a network of boutique primary-care practices, for around $3.9 billion. As the health market is one of the most profitable in the world and Apple is heavily betting in this sector with the Appl.....»»
A 1-year subscription to this low-cost flight finder app is on sale for 69% off
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to a Matt's Flights Premium Plan is on sale for £25.10, saving you 69% on list price.Making travel plans doesn’t actually have to be miserable. It doesn’t even have to be hard. With the help of a trave.....»»
UK"s extreme heat smashes all-time record
In a hotter climate regime, expect the unprecedented. On July 19, an exceptional heat wave smashed the UK's all-time heat record. Temperatures provisionally reached 40.2 degrees Celsius (104.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at London's Heathrow Airport, obliter.....»»
Alaska Airlines to offer digital baggage tags in U.S. first
Alaska Airlines is to start offering some of its passengers digital baggage tags in what it claims is a first for U.S carriers......»»
Alaska Airlines’ e-ink bag label pairs with your iPhone to create electronic baggage tag
One piece of tech which has proven slow to, uh, take off is an electronic baggage tag to replace the usual paper label applied to hold baggage at check-in. Alaska Airlines is hoping to boost adoption by offering it free of charge to frequent fliers......»»
US renews space flights with Russia in rare cooperation
The United States and Russia said Friday they would renew flights together to the International Space Station, preserving one of the last areas of cooperation amid Western attempts to isolate Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine......»»
How Taking Pictures of "Nothing" Changed Astronomy
Deep-field images of “empty” regions of the sky from Webb and other space telescopes are revealing more of the universe than we ever thought possible -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Watch the Apple RoomPlan API empty a room of furniture, ready for augmented reality shopping
Augmented reality shopping is about to level up, thanks to a new capability introduced in iOS 16. The new Apple RoomPlan API uses the LiDAR scanner in recent iPhone Pro models to create a 3D room plan – and an impressive new demo shows just what i.....»»
Novavax’s COVID vaccine finally wins FDA authorization for use in unvaccinated
The two-dose, protein-subunit vaccine is intended for a primary series, not boosters. Enlarge / Empty vials of the Novavax Inc. Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine arranged at the Tegel Vaccine Center in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 7, 202.....»»
Hacked Tesla Model S Plaid breaks speed record, goes 216 mph
If you thought Tesla Model S Plaid was fast at its official top speed of 175 miles per hour, you haven't seen anything yet. A man called Guillaume André sat behind the wheel of a white Tesla Model S Plaid at the Trois-Rivières airport i.....»»
Mercury exposure disrupts the lipid metabolism of migratory birds
Migratory birds have been called the super-athletes of the animal kingdom because of the remarkable endurance they display during hours-long, non-stop flights that can span thousands of kilometers. Their endurance is made possible by several unique p.....»»
Looking to the future, Virgin Galactic purchases 2 more motherships
The company's goal is to fly 400 revenue flights a year. Enlarge / Virgin Spaceship Unity and Virgin Mothership Eve take to the skies on their first captive carry flight on September 8, 2016. (credit: Virgin Galactic) Nearly a.....»»
Testing the effect of multicolor lighting on improving people"s psychological state
As missions for deep space exploration and space habitats are put on the agenda, astronauts need to withstand being tested by multiple stressors in confined and isolated conditions during such long flights, especially because in deep space exploratio.....»»
Rivian’s R1S: An electric SUV for those with an adventurous lifestyle
Not the most efficient EV, but it has a stylish design and clever powertrain. Enlarge / After building the R1T adventure truck, Rivian has followed up with the R1S SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Rivian provided flights from DC.....»»
Walking a tightrope (4): Geopolitical risks
To avoid the air spaces being affected by Russia-Ukraine war, the planes of Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines may reroute to Alaska and Canada, which may not only add four extra hours of flight time, but also make Alaska a new stopping and refueling.....»»