Found beneath the driest hot desert on Earth is a hidden ecosystem Researchers have found microscopic life 13 feet below Earth’s most hostile desert, a discovery that could have ramifications for the hunt for alien life. The study has been published in PNAS Nexus, a journal. The driest hot desert on Earth is the Atacama … Read more
Airline travel should be easy, there are many ways things can go wrong quickly. One is because of those rude passengers who never remember that there are other people on the train. Like every other area of society, airline etiquette has guidelines that must be followed. Even if no one is teaching you how to be … Read more
Alcohol research points to a startling conclusion: consuming alcohol at any level is harmful to your health. Although the danger is minimal with modest use, it increases with increased alcohol consumption. Many people partake in alcohol as part of their cultural and religious customs, as a matter of personal desire, or during social events. The … Read more
To maintain, service and build aircraft, aircraft mechanics are essential. They operate on a wide variety of aircraft, performing long-term inspections and repairs in addition to sporadic maintenance. The position pays above average and requires training and skills. A lot of work is done by aircraft mechanics to guarantee the operation and safety of the … Read more
Modern commercial aircraft are equipped with hydraulic retractable landing gears. The retraction system utilizes pressurized hydraulic fluid to actuate various linkages to raise and lower the gear. When the pilot commands the landing gear in the “up” position, hydraulic fluid is directed into the gear line. Fluid passes through a sequential valve and down-lock to the gear-actuating … Read more
Each year, around 70% of adult Americans consume alcohol. Moderate alcohol use can have benefits even though it does have some unfavorable health effects. “It must be made clear that alcohol is poison. Therefore, we’re not attempting to argue that alcohol by itself is beneficial,” explains registered dietitian. “But research has shown that having a … Read more
If you’ve seen a Boeing 737-600 with no livery other than a red stripe running from the nose to the tail, you’ve seen Janet Airlines lately. US Department of Defense personnel can access research facilities and weapons ranges by ship. What does Janet stand for? Janet refers to the “Combined Air Network for Personnel Transportation” … Read more
Between the 1970s and 1990s, many major airlines added Tri-Jets to their fleets due to their growing popularity. The most notable versions have been replaced by more widely used dual-engine aircraft such as the Boeing 767, 787, 777, or the Airbus A330 and A350. Let’s take a look at their past to see what made … Read more
A cool beer would be ideal in both scenarios: either you’re grilling a bunch of burgers or you’re settling down to watch TV. However, the one bottle you own has been languishing in the back of your refrigerator for a while. Was it placed there the previous year? or more than two years prior? You … Read more
In its six-year span, World War II killed nearly 85 million people. Nations invented new tactics to fight in air, land and sea in the name of victory and defense. As the war progressed, the somewhat unreliable Crusader tank. The island nation also produced several incredibly famous fighter planes, the most famous of which was … Read more
