Coast Guard Medevacs Mariner from 652-foot Vessel near Adak

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Coast Guard Medevacs Mariner from 652-foot Vessel near Adak

JUNEAU, Alaska — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a mariner off the 652-foot vessel Snowy, a bulk carrier, approximately 122 miles southwest of Adak, Alaska, Saturday. The Jayhawk crew hoisted the 27-year-old man and transferred him to a LifeMed aircrew in Adak. Watchstanders at Coast Guard 17th District received […]

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 […]