Even moderate airplane noise can rob you of sleep

Exposure to even moderate levels of airplane noise can make it hard for you to get the recommended seven hours of sleep, a new study shows.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 2, 2023 ~7 min

New self-healing material fixes some key issues

New tech resolves two challenges for self-healing materials. It could extend the lifespan wind-turbine blades, aircraft wings, and more.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 31, 2022 ~6 min


Paper airplanes show off new aerodynamic effects

What started as simple curiosity about what makes a good paper airplane could clarify flight stability and inspire new types of flying robots and drones.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
March 1, 2022 ~7 min

Shape-memory alloys could cut airplane landing noise

New research confirms that shape-memory alloys could be helpful in cutting the annoying noise pollution created by airplane landings.

Vandana Suresh-Texas A&M • futurity
July 13, 2021 ~7 min

For plane wings, metal foam may beat aluminum

A super sturdy kind of metal foam outperforms aluminum in tests to determine its suitability for the leading edge of airplane wings.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Oct. 21, 2019 ~4 min

Who wins and who loses when airlines form alliances?

International airline alliances can save connecting passengers money on airfare. But those flying nonstop may not be so fortunate.

Heather Ashbach-UC Irvine • futurity
July 29, 2019 ~3 min

Airplane first-aid kits don’t have what kids need

"...right now, if you are a parent traveling with a child, we recommend you carry on the medications you think your child might need."

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
July 25, 2019 ~3 min

Air simulations pave way for quieter supersonic flight

Supersonic flight isn't new, but getting around some of its issues have stymied scientists. New research may start to change that.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
March 18, 2019 ~4 min


‘Smart skin’ warns of strain in bridges and airplanes

The sensor film will be able to tell engineers exactly where stress or strain is affecting structures like bridges, airplane bodies, or pipelines.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Nov. 16, 2018 ~7 min

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