Nature has always inspired science and technology — from the invention of Velcro being inspired by ‘hard to remove plant burrs’ to the colour display of e-readers mimicking the sheen of butterfly ...

Winchester, UK – Series production of the Antares 20E electric self-launching sailplane , which is powered by a Saft custom-designed high energy rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery system, has ...

The two-seat BonusJet, a sport version of the Super Salto jet-powered sailplane, is being marketed by Desert Aerospace. The BonusJet uses a retractable PBS TJ-100 jet engine for smooth, vibration-free ...

The huge success of the Mars helicopter Ingenuity has proven it’s possible to explore other planets from the air, and researchers are working on a variety of flying craft concepts for future planetary ...

An electric-powered sailplane designed to ease challenges of training glider pilots has completed its experimental test phase and is being prepared for industrialization under a European-funded ...

(Nanowerk News) Eight active spacecraft, including three operated by NASA, orbit Mars, gathering imagery of the planet's surface at a resolution of about 1 foot per pixel. Three rovers traverse the ...

SUDBURY — The Charles River Radio Controllers will hold an electric-powered remote-controlled sailplane contest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15-16 at Davis Field, 233 North Road. Each sailplane will be ...

The article promotes glider flying as a rewarding activity, suggesting introductory flights or attending soaring events to overcome apprehension. It lists several upcoming glider events across the US: ...