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Are Self Driving Cars Safer than Cars Driven by Humans?

By: Owen Elling, Journalist

  Self-driving cars are here and there is a lot of excitement surrounding new technology. However, it should be reliable and secure before large-scale deployment. Do you believe self-driving cars...

How to Kick a Soccer Ball

By: Owen Elling, Journalist

    Did your big toe mysteriously ache and your toenails turn black when you tried to kick a soccer ball? Don't worry, welcome to the black toenail club where all great players go. Take...

Physics of a plane

By: Owen Elling, Journalist

The physics of a plane comprise 4 things.  Lift is the force that causes an aircraft to take off, thrust is the power which pushes it forward, traction is the force that slows it down , and gravity is...

How Much Fuel Does a Cruise Ship Need and How Does It Refuel?

By: Owen Elling, Journalist

  Large cruise ships, 900 to 1,100 feet long, can carry 1 to 2 million gallons of fuel. A small vessel like a 440-foot ferry can carry about 130,000 gallons of fuel, while a huge vessel over 1,300...

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