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4 terrifying but common plane problems — including engine failures and botched landings: researcher

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4 terrifying but common plane problems — including engine failures and botched landings: researcher

This is what happens when something scary goes bump in the flight. While air travel is still one of the safest modes of transport, some flight-eningly common issues can occur in the air. In fact, the Conversation writes that in-flight “technical issues” are part and parcel of flying the friendly skies and airplanes are equipped … Read more

Why the moon is shrinking — and how it could affect future landings

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Why the moon is shrinking — and how it could affect future landings

Lunacy! New research from NASA has identified a “seismic hazard” on the moon that could throw a wrench into future, highly anticipated human landing missions. The moon’s hot core has been gradually shrinking as it cools — think George Costanza after a dip in the pool — which causes the moon’s surface to develop creases … Read more