This is what a split in the polar vortex looks like! Highlighted by the red boxes, you can see two distinct circulation centers, versus strictly one. This allows for cold air to flood southward into ...

The race for quiet supersonic flight takes a leap forward with NASA's X-59. But what challenges remain before it becomes a ...

MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. (WKRC) - A groundbreaking image has revealed what a sonic boom looks like, showcasing the moment America's first civil supersonic jet broke the sound barrier last month. The ...

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The aerospace company put its technology to the test today, breaking the sound barrier and reviving the dream of supersonic commercial flight. reading time 2 minutes The aerospace company Boom ...

The sound barrier is something many people have heard of, but few understand, as it's somewhat of a misnomer. The speed of sound is known as Mach 1 (767 mph), and when an object moves beyond this, ...

No, that wasn’t an earthquake. A sonic boom caused by a SpaceX cargo vessel rattled Los Angeles late Saturday evening. Residents across a broad swath of the region reported a loud boom and rattling ...

Planes are slow, and apart from the Concorde, they reached peak speed around 40 years ago, flying under the speed of sound.

A 1957 edition of the Lexington Herald, documenting a sonic boom that took place over Lexington, Kentucky, on July 27, 1957. Herald-Leader Archives Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th ...

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...