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Joseph Shavit
- Apr 11
AI powers breakthrough in faster-than-sound jet engines
New research using AI is streamlining simulations of hypersonic aircraft engines, which have defense and commercial applications.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 10
How to get from A to B without harming the planet? Carbon calculator is a gamechanger
The clever tool shows journey options between two places, including their costs, estimated times and, crucially, environmental impact.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 12
Trojena: The $500 Billion city and global destination to redefine mountain tourism
Introducing Trojena, the upcoming $500 billion city of the future and new global destination for mountain tourism.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 7
Tell-tale signs you’re in dire need of a vacation, according to new poll
The poll, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Apple Vacations, aimed to uncover the tell-tale signs of people needing a getaway.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 6
Could human teleportation ever become a reality, physicists explain
Researchers imagine a reconstruction station like a 3D printer with big bottles of every necessary chemical element that puts you together.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 13
Residential cruise ship offering a 'more affordable' life at sea
Storylines is looking ahead to 2024 with its “luxury residential community at sea,” which is a global cruise with fully furnished residences
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 20, 2021
Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study
Stories reveal the emotional toll of prolonged separation across geographical distances when loved ones are no longer ‘just one flight away’
Joshua Shavit
- Dec 20, 2021
NASA enters the solar atmosphere for the first time, bringing new discoveries
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 10, 2021
Flying around in a personal electric flying machine by 2023
Imagine hopping into a zero carbon emission, personal aircraft and zipping skyward over the traffic and congestion to land right at work.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 30, 2021
Paris plans to use electric flying taxis to transport fans during 2024 Olympics
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months to ferry passengers in time for the 2024 summer Olympics.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 29, 2021
Palestinians unveil huge mosaic at Jericho desert castle
Palestinian authorities unveiled one of the largest floor mosaics in the world, in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho, after restoration
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 8, 2021
Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, opens to the public this month
The world’s tallest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, is set to be opened to the public adding yet another impressive achievement to Dubai.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 27, 2021
Flying cars are coming sooner than you think
While the idea of hovering motor vehicles might once have been considered farfetched, it's certainly not the case today.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 5, 2021
Forget Space Tourism - Citizen Science Trips will take your vacations to the next level
If your tan is set and you’re looking to try out something more adventurous and educational, citizen science trips might just hit the spot.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 22, 2021
China rolls out the world's fastest maglev bullet train with a top speed of 600 km/h
China rolled out its new Maglev train at a ceremony in Qingdao on July 21, 2021. The train has an astonishing top speed of 600km/h.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 13, 2021
The G-Train could be your over-the-top US$350 million all-glass smart train
The G-Train is an over the top, all-glass marvel, designed for one owner to travel the world’s railways in ultimate luxury.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 21, 2021
Female biker’s solo odyssey to show it’s safe for single women to travel and explore India
I want to empower other women by proving that India is safe for single women to travel. I want more women to explore India on their own.