11 things airlines can do to make flying less terrible

Many airline passengers find planes uncomfortable and the industry unreliable. A new study offers 11 tips on how to improve flying.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
March 27, 2023 ~7 min

Tougher skin could boost stealth jet performance

A new material will "allow the next generation of stealth aircraft to be faster, more maneuverable, and able to travel further."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 18, 2021 ~7 min


Solution to viscosity mystery may curb pesticide pollution

Researchers have figured out how to measure the viscosity of droplets. That could help control pesticide spraying, ink-jet printing, and more.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
July 1, 2020 ~5 min

Fleets of ‘nanocardboard’ aircraft could explore Mars

Tiny nanocardboard probes that weigh less than a fruit fly could levitate through the Martian skies to gather data.

Evan Lerner-Pennsylvania • futurity
April 22, 2020 ~7 min

Flight safety is at risk when communication breaks down

Here's why communication and language are so important when it comes to flight safety for travelers around the world.

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Jan. 27, 2020 ~1 min

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