vans get wings, the brain-pelvis interaction, and darkness decays

Aerodynamics, irrigation, self-replicating molecules, and the possible return of the mammoth loomed large in the world of science this week.

First Drive: a little California dreaming

Mud mixed with gravel spread suddenly over the artfully paved road as we rounded a tight right-hander between Trapani and Palermo, Sicily.

BMW Wind Tunnel Helps German Bobsleigh and Luge Federation Go Faster

Oberhof/Munich November 20, 2008; With speeds on international sliding tracks rising year on year, optimum aerodynamics are becoming a decisive success factor for competitors in Bobsleigh and Luge events.

Are we on the brink of the flying car?

Layton, Julia. "Are we on the brink of the flying car?." 02 February 2007. HowStuffWorks.com. 21 November 2008.

Lamborghini Gallardo debuts in India

Gallardo LP 560-4, one of the most successful models of all time, made a splash at The Autocar Performance Show 2008 held last week in Mumbai.

Big dreams set them in motion

Young innovators : One of the teams participating in the 'AWIM National Olympics' held in Chennai on Tuesday.

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What's right, what's wrong, who's coming and who'll be gone -- here's what to watch for when 2009 goes green Races to Watch Of course, seasons can be made or broken on any given lap of every race, but even ...

Compass Airlines Announces New President

Compass Airlines today named Tim Campbell as the new President of Compass Airlines.

An Authoritative Text on Aircraft Performance Theory and Practice ...

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Aircraft Performance Theory and Practice for Pilots, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

Rhys Millen Truck Backflip Tech: Millen Explains What Went Wrong and...

But the New Zealand-born stunt driver, drifter, and all-around adrenaline junky suffered a hard landing last December during a practice session for the jump, fracturing a neck vertebra, breaking his back, and ...