Physics

9 Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles That Are Hard to Overcome

[Un article de The Conversation écrit par Christian Bretter – Chercheur principal en psychologie environnementale, Université du Queensland – Matthew Hornsey – Professeur, École de commerce de l”Université du Queensland, Université du Queensland – et Samuel Pearson – Chercheur postdoctoral, Université du Queensland] Our new research shows it: there are more people who believe in false … Read more

Delta Seeks to Delay Airbus Delivery Due to Trump’s Proposed Tax Increases

The shadow of trade wars again hovers on transatlantic relations, calling into question patiently built industrial balances. In the United States, the tightening of customs policies already weighs on one of the most globalized sectors, that of aviation. On the front line, Airbus Delta deliveries crystallize tensions. Faced with uncertainty, the American company reviews its … Read more

Why Do Planes Follow Curved Trajectories Instead of Straight Lines?

[Article déjà publié le 1er décembre 2024] On a plane map, air journeys between two cities often seem to follow improbable, almost counter-intuitive curves. However, these curves are the manifestation of a very real phenomenon: the geometry of a globe. Between geographic constraints, a rigorous organization of airspace and adaptations to meteorological vagaries, the trajectory … Read more