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American Airlines to restart 737 MAX flights in December
American Airlines says it plans to begin flying the Boeing 737 MAX again in December, assuming the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) allows the plan to resume service, the carrier confirmed on Monday.
Oct 19, 2020
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Using math to study paintings to learn more about the evolution of art history
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in Korea and one in Estonia has found a way to use math to study paintings to learn more about the evolution of art history in the western world. In their paper ...
Oct 14, 2020
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In California, Wi-fi minivans help disadvantaged students
A minivan with a Wi-fi router attached to the dashboard and a satellite antenna on the roof is helping 200 disadvantaged students in Santa Ana, close to Los Angeles, cope with the rigors of distance learning during the coronavirus ...
Sep 19, 2020
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Man 'asleep' in speeding self-driving car charged in Canada
A driver who allegedly set his car to autopilot and then took a nap as it broke the speed limit on a rural Canadian highway has been charged with dangerous driving, police said.
Sep 18, 2020
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'I choose to be a cyborg': Why I implanted computer chips in my hands
I have computer chips in my hands.
Sep 17, 2020
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Comparing virtual and actual pants
The designing, pattern-making and prototype-making process of the apparel industry is a necessary step to confirm the appearance of the desired 3-D shape of a garment before manufacturing. However, it is a time-consuming ...
Sep 17, 2020
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Boeing MAX crashes 'horrific' result of lapses by company, regulator
Congressional investigators blamed two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes on "repeated and serious failures" by the company and air safety officials, according to a report released Wednesday that called for an overhaul of the ...
Sep 16, 2020
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Social distancing COVID-19 tech: New Safe Spacer beeps if people get closer than 6 feet
Instead of contact tracing, there's another new kind of device that looks to honor social distancing by beeping when people get closer than 6 feet.
Sep 15, 2020
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400 years later, a new Mayflower will sail without humans
The Mayflower is taking to the water in Plymouth harbor.
Sep 15, 2020
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Airbus thinks goose tip could trim fuel consumption
If planes flew in formation like wild geese they might use five to 10 percent less fuel, European aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday as it signed up to test the idea.
Sep 09, 2020
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F1 champ Lewis Hamilton sets up electric offroad team
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has launched a team to compete in an all-electric offroad racing series, though he won't be behind the wheel.
Sep 08, 2020
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Computer pioneer Arnold Spielberg, Steven's dad, dies at 103
Arnold Spielberg, father of filmmaker Steven Spielberg and an innovating engineer whose work helped make the personal computer possible, has died at 103.
Aug 27, 2020
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