Fourteen hours on a plane and you’ve finally arrived at your destination. After collecting your luggage and stepping out of the airport, you’re one step away from relaxation. But what…

Less than one percent of all bird species—around 60 in total—are unable to fly. That’s surprising, since birds are so closely identified with flight. Ostriches, penguins, kiwis, and other species…

The Eagle Nebula, located in the constellation Serpens, has repeatedly served as a subject for photography. It contains an object of indescribable beauty — the Pillars of Creation. Now, thanks…

A London-to-New York flight in just 3.5 hours sounds like science fiction. But in about four years, that could be reality — the prototype has already finished extensive ground testing.…

Timing a runner is easy: time when they start and when they cross the finish-line tape. But how do you measure a bird’s flight speed? A method for measuring flight…