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Homes that self-regulate temperature, airplanes converted into residences, two powerful art exhibits and more
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Converting Airplanes Into Homes
Since the 1980s, people have been transforming unused airplanes into livable homes. One of the earliest influential projects came from Jo Ann Ussery, who, after losing her home to a fire in …
Via interestingengineering.com
Pelican Cargo Is the Largest, Autonomous Electric Cargo Plane
From California-based aviation startup Pyka comes the world’s largest, autonomous electric cargo plane, Pelican Cargo. Capable of carrying a payload of 400 pounds in 60 cubic feet of cargo volume, the plane …
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A land artist's "City," an electric plane's milestone, more breakthrough studies on psychedelics, an equitable cafe model and more
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World’s First Commercial Electric Plane Passes Flight Test
After pledging to become the world’s first all-electric airline in 2019, aviation company Harbour Air has made crucial steps toward achieving that goal. Their commercial electric seaplane, De Havilland Beaver, recently completed …
Via sciencenews.org
Jet Fuel Made From Air, Sunlight and Water Vapor
Jet fuel is a large driver of climate change but finding sustainable alternatives has proven difficult since many are less efficient when it comes to long-distance aviation. This is why scientists are …
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Honoring the Black oystermen of NYC, designing comfier airplanes, growing plants in darkness and more
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Air New Zealand’s Economy Class Skynest Sleep Pods Promise Comfier Flights
Air New Zealand unveiled their plans for the future of flying which include Skynest sleep pods. These lie-flat options for travelers in economy are structured as “six single bunks split over three …
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A "bonkers" dinosaur discovery, candy-colored planes, chatty fungi and more