NASA Begins Working on the Concorde Jet’s Successor

NASA has hired aerospace company Lockheed Martin to design a “low-boom” supersonic passenger plane that could become the successor to the famous Concorde jet. The “low-boom” specification of the design would require it to break the sound barrier with a “soft thump” rather than the boisterous boom supersonic flight is known for. It will be the first X-plane in NASA’s New Aviation Horizons initiative. Read …

Instant Learning is Close to Becoming a Reality

Anyone who’s ever studied for a test, prepared for a job interview, or watched The Matrix has probably wished they could instantly download information to their brain. It sounds completely sci-fi, but scientists are on the brink of making it a reality. Researchers at HRL Laboratories have successfully proven that using transcranial direct current stimulation on pilot trainees can rapidly advance their flying skills. The …

Seven Tiny, Instagram-able Hotels Across the World

More than just a place to sleep, hotels are sometimes the sole reason for travel. With that in mind, Interior Design Magazine has rounded up seven tiny hotels across the world—from France to Malaysia to Mexico—that astound guests with their dreamy interiors. Some offer immersive, art-filled spaces while others utilize unique construction and design methods that are perfect for Instagramming. Head to Interior Design Magazine …