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Monthly Archives: December 2014
The Right Chemistry: Stephanie Kwolek was as tough as Kevlar, the material …
Stephanie Kwolek may have been short in height, but when it came to making a contribution to science, she was a giant. The former DuPont chemist who recently passed away was responsible for the introduction of the super-strong material Kevlar. … Continue reading
Can the FAA Really Keep Drones Away From Planes?
The FAA has the power. Now the question is, can they actually put it to use? According to a November decision by the National Safety Transportation Board, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the power to issue and enforce safety … Continue reading
New technique offers spray-on solar power
Pretty soon, powering your tablet could be as simple as wrapping it in cling wrap. That’s Illan Kramer’s hope. Kramer and colleagues have just invented a new way to spray solar cells onto flexible surfaces using miniscule light-sensitive materials known … Continue reading
Alabama man heads to Washington DC for CAP honor
Otha Vaughan stands on the wing of the North American T-6G aircraft when he took his first orientation ride on Nov. 5, 1951, after he started his USAF Pilot Training in Class 52G at Spence Field, Moultrie, Ga.(Photo: Contributed) Flying … Continue reading
McKeesport Model Railroad Club’s open house called biggest ever – Tribune
There’s a cable TV show called “Aerial Americaâ€� that features airplane-shot footage of towns, landscapes and landmarks from all over the nation. The program might come to mind when visiting the McKeesport Model Railroad Club, which is holding a monthlong … Continue reading
Alcoa touts step toward stronger car aluminum
Alcoa has been shifting from mining and smelting aluminum to making products that can be shaped into parts for autos and airplanes. It has made inroads in auto-making, where the use of aluminum has been growing for years to produce … Continue reading
Participants race radio-controlled cars at Dubuque event; some build, modify …
DUBUQUE, Iowa — Denny Trierweiler’s car hit the backstretch with a whir, outpacing the other cars in a blur — at 20 mph. “On the dirt track I can get my late-model up to 40 mph,” said Dan Morgan, of … Continue reading