The Challenger disaster, which happened 40 years ago, is a stark reminder of the importance of listening to experts. The story begins with Bob Ebeling, an engineer at Morton Thiokol, who was deeply troubled by the idea of launching the space shuttle in cold weather. He and other engineers had data s
Lake Charles is in for a frosty surprise this weekend. The weather forecast is not looking good. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for southwest Louisiana. This means ice and bone-chilling wind chills are on the way. Things are expected to get pretty cold. The wind c
A significant winter storm is sweeping across the U. S. , bringing heavy snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for several states, including Wisconsin and Michigan, where more than 12 inches of snow is expected. The storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " is also b
Travelers are facing a tough time after the holidays. A powerful winter storm, known as a bomb cyclone, has left a trail of snow and ice from the Midwest to the Northeast. As of Monday, over 32 million people are under winter weather alerts. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is under a blizzard warnin
Airbus has been working hard to fix a software issue in its A320 planes. This problem came to light after a JetBlue A320 had a sudden drop in altitude, possibly due to solar flares. The fix involved updating the software that controls the plane's nose angle. Many airlines around the world had to qu
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to trim flight schedules by 10% in 40 busy airports starting this Friday. This move aims to keep air travel safe as air traffic controllers face challenges during the ongoing government shutdown. Air traffic controllers have been working without
The government shutdown is causing big problems for air travel. Many air traffic control centers are short-staffed. This could lead to more flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke about this on ABC News. He said safety is the top priority. Flights will be delayed
The world of self-driving cars is heating up, and one big name is calling out others to step up their safety game. Takedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, recently shared her thoughts on the current state of autonomous vehicle (AV) safety. She made it clear that more companies need to open up about their
The U. S. Energy Department is planning to announce by the end of December which companies will receive around 19. 7 metric tons of surplus plutonium from the Cold War era. This plutonium will be used to make fuel for nuclear reactors. Applications from companies are due by November 21. This plan i
In the heart of Texas, a bold experiment is unfolding. Tesla's robotaxis are hitting the roads, thanks to the state's relaxed rules on autonomous vehicles, or AVs. This hands-off approach has made Texas a magnet for AV companies, but it's also stirring up controversy. The Lone Star State's laws on
