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World’s Largest Aircraft is Ready for Testing

NFK Editors — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:30:41 +0000

On November 8, an enormous new airship called Pathfinder 1 made its first test flights in California. The huge airship was built by LTA Research, a company that's hoping to make an old method of transportation new again.

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Passenger Jet Crosses Atlantic on Sustainable Fuel

NFK Editors — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:30:55 +0000

On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic flew a large passenger jet from London to New York using 100% "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" (SAF). The flight was meant to show that it's possible to fly using cleaner fuels, but experts disagree about the effects of SAF on the climate.

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Students Create Tough Solar-Powered Car

NFK Editors — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 06:30:08 +0000

A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a tough car that's completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.

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Danish Man Visits Every Country Without Flying

NFK Editors — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:30:55 +0000

Torbjorn ("Thor") Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn't just any trip. Mr. Pedersen spent nearly 10 years visiting every country in the world – and he did it all without flying.

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High-Tech Sails for Modern Cargo Ships

NFK Editors — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:30:56 +0000

On August 21, a cargo ship traveling from Singapore to Brazil became the first to try out a new kind of sail. The sail is expected to save fuel and cut pollution. If it works well, similar sails could become common on cargo ships over the next few years.

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Russia Aims to Block Ukraine From Selling Food

NFK Editors — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:30:15 +0000

Two weeks ago, Russia dropped out of a deal that allowed Ukraine to safely ship its food to other countries. Now Russia is attacking Ukraine's ports, trying to prevent Ukraine from selling its grain. The effort is likely to lead to higher food prices worldwide.

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Flying Taxis Are Starting to Take Off

NFK Editors — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:30:16 +0000

Imagine taking a flying taxi to the airport, or hopping over crowded city streets at rush hour, getting where you want to go far faster than you could in a car. Believe it or not, you might be able to do these things in an electric air taxi sooner than you think.

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Creating a 3D Model of the Titanic

NFK Editors — Thu, 25 May 2023 06:30:30 +0000

Scientists have created the first full-sized digital model of the Titanic. The project is the largest underwater scan ever made. The model will allow scientists to study the Titanic in ways that were never possible before.

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The UK is Buzzing Over Bee Bus Stops

NFK Editors — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:30:15 +0000

In an effort to help out important insects like bees and butterflies, bus stops across the United Kingdom and Europe are getting living roofs. Small gardens on bus shelter roofs are being planted with flowers chosen to help support the struggling insects.

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News Roundup: Mikhail Gorbachev, War on Floppies, & Tomato Highway

NFK Editors — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 06:30:34 +0000

In today's news roundup, Mikhail Gorbachev, who broke down barriers between Russia and the US, has died, Japan has declared war on floppy disks, and a truck carrying tomatoes crashed on a California highway, causing a tomato sauce traffic jam.

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