Stories by Phil Scott

A little ecology and technology could keep birds away from airplanes

In space, it's not easy being clean

Space station noises renew worry about orbital debris

A blimp-based system for military surveillance

Quieter ways to break the sound barrier

Why did it take NASA so long to launch a woman into space?

How not to break the safety barrier

Safety investigators try to find out if composites for aircraft are strong enough

NASA finds a new way to imbue recruits with the right stuff

Forget Monitors--NOMAD Puts Text and Graphic Right Onto the Retina

NASA's Space-walking Automaton Slowly Comes to Life

New radar systems may prevent deadly accidents on congested runways

Airbus commits to building the world's biggest commercial jumbo jet

Manufacturers balk at steering and landing with engine thrust alone

A virtual-reality control tower helps to test new runway designs and traffic patterns

An onboard device for flying closer together more safely

To build a balloon capable of circumnavigating the globe, engineers ripped a page from aeronautical history

A little ecology and technology could keep birds away from airplanes

With a new rocket, Arianespace hopes to stay on top of the commercial launch business

The Defense Department is looking for a few good mechanical insects

Adapting earth tools for space use

Were composites to blame for recent aircraft accidents?