A new environment-friendly airplane design
European planemaker Airbus has revealed a new airplane design that blends the body and wings of the plane. The design is supposed to reduce carbon emissions by 20% but makes the plane somewhat harder to control. The company is still working on the designs of the inside of the plane.
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Scientists manage to cure diabetes in mice for a large number of months using human cells in a treatment that took a couple of weeks. Once the treatment was complete, diabetes disappeared for many months and the mice were able to normalize their blood sugar levels. This has raised hope that a cure for humans may be possible.
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Facebook launches new app to help you document your hobbies and projects
Hobbi is yet another experimental app released by Facebook and is currently only available on iOS. The app is centered around documenting and sharing your progress as you work on your favorite hobby or personal project. The app does not have any built-in social features as of yet, but users can externally share their pictures and videos.
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Boeing 737 jets will not return to the sky this year
US aviation regulators have said that the Boeing 737 jet will not be approved for flight before 2020 as the investigation into the jet's software is still ongoing. This setback could force Boeing to cut or stop all production of the aircraft and also force airlines to find replacements for their own 737 jets.
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First-ever racing plane unveiled at tournament
Airbus has unveiled the world's first-ever electric racing plane at an air racing tournament. The aerospace company partnered up with Porsche to create a concept electric flying vehicle that could be used to transport people in cities and other urban environments. This racing plane is the first step towards what will essentially be an electric flying car.
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