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The Fastest Fighter Jet in History: The NASA X-43

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When it comes to the question of the fastest fighter jet, you can choose to compare only those fighter jets that are still in service, or you can consider every last jet fighter that's ever graced the skies - and we've chosen to go with the latter.

How Many Dimensions Are There?

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A dimension is how we explain the ability to move through space. Are there more to dimensions than just spatial movement? Learn about dimensions.

Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?

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Would you risk the mother of all jet lag if you could cross the U.S. in less time than it takes to pass through airport security? After all, your time is precious, and haven't supersonic and hypersonic technologies been around for decades now?

How can plane travel increase the risk of heart attack?

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How can plane travel increase the risk of having a heart attack? Learn why plane travel encourages blood clots that can increase the risk of heart attack.

The Drone Quiz

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These tiny flying machines are everywhere - even carrying packages and pizzas. How much do you know about drones? Take this quiz to find out.

Can We Get Into Space Without Big Rockets?

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Visionaries have proposed various ways to get into space without using large rockets for propulsion, such as building a space elevator or harnessing magnetic levitation.

How SpaceShipOne Works

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It's launch time for the first privately funded space flight. In the course of battle for the X Prize, a group called Scaled Composites has built and tested SpaceShipOne, a sub-orbital spacecraft intended to carry tourists on the ride of their life. Learn all about the craft.

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