Iran Announces Use of More Advanced Centrifuges

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Iran Announces Use of More Advanced Centrifuges

Source: VOA Iran’s nuclear chief announced Monday the country is operating dozens of advanced centrifuges in a move that further goes against the 2015 agreement the country signed with a group of world powers. Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, said told state television Monday that Iran was operating the IR-6 […]

Silent flights: How Owls Could Help Make Wind Turbines and Planes Quieter

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Silent flights: How Owls Could Help Make Wind Turbines and Planes Quieter

A newly-designed material, which mimics the wing structure of owls, could help make wind turbines, computer fans and even planes much quieter. Early wind tunnel tests of the coating have shown a substantial reduction in noise without any noticeable effect on aerodynamics. An investigation into how owls fly and hunt in silence has enabled researchers […]