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Scientists Reinvent Parachutes Using Japanese Paper-Cutting Art

Now, researchers from Polytechnique Montréal in Canada and École Polytechnique in France have come up with a clever twist: ...
The Canadian Press on MSN

Polytechnique engineers design low-cost, robust Japanese kirigami-inspired parachute

Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal have created a parachute concept inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, one that engineers hope could be used in everything from humanitarian aid airdrops to ...
Gumbal on MSN

Sportcars Accelerating: R8 V10, M5 V10, Supra

Watch a high-powered lineup of sportcars launch with full throttle, including a Dodge SRT8, Quicksilver-equipped Audi R8 V10, BMW M5 V10, 1052HP Mercedes-AMG E63 S by Power Division, BRABUS E63 S, and ...

Is Driving with Windows Down More Fuel Efficient than Using Air Conditioning? Real Test: It Actually Wastes Fuel on the Highway, with a 20% Difference

Actually, I used to believe this claim while driving in the city. During the morning rush hour, when traffic crawls slower ...

Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says

Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare for an airborne invasion of Taiwan, ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

'Home away from home': Inside an Army Golden Knights parachute jump at the Gary Air Show

GARY — "This is gonna be a cold ride." The commander of the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the military branch's parachute team, wasn't kidding. Temperatures ranged from hot to scorching hot for the ...
WWF

Live Lessons

Join us on Wednesday 1 October at 2pm for the first Happy By Nature Live Lesson - Forests with Steve Backshall live from The Lost Gardens of Heligan. In this interactive lesson, pupils will explore ...