When solar winds hit the Earth they are ten times hotter than scientists would expect, and it is due to turbulence in magnetic fields, a new study reveals. Solar physicists from University College London (UCL) created a series of complex supercomputer simulations to map the hot winds coming from the Sun. The solar wind is … Read more
An experienced paraglider died after hitting turbulence while traveling 350 feet in the air above the Peak District. Timothy Ogden, 53, went into an ‘unrecoverable spin’ and started to freefall at 200 feet when his chute ‘collapsed’ during a sudden change in wind direction above Windy Knoll near Castleton, Derbyshire. Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard he … Read more
An experienced paraglider died after hitting turbulence while traveling 350 feet in the air above the Peak District. Timothy Ogden, 53, went into an ‘unrecoverable spin’ and started to freefall at 200 feet when his chute ‘collapsed’ during a sudden change in wind direction above Windy Knoll near Castleton, Derbyshire. Chesterfield Coroner’s Court heard he … Read more
When in flight, a bird’s wings are capable of acting like an automatic suspension system, dampening the effects of turbulence even in stormy conditions. Working with a trained owl, British researchers found that birds change their wing shape and posture to essentially ‘reject’ gusts of wind. The findings of the study, the team said, could … Read more
British Airways owner preparing to tap shareholders for as much as £2.3bn to help it ride out coronavirus crisis By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 24 July 2020 | Updated: 22:06 BST, 24 July 2020 The owner of British Airways is preparing to tap shareholders for as much as £2.3billion to … Read more