It's a helicopter! It's a plane!

Article Abstract:

Bell Helicopter Textron and Boeing Company are jointly developing the Bell Boeing 609 tilt-rotor aircraft, which is projected to have a maximum speed and range of 509 km/hr and 1,400 km respectively. The commercial prototype is designed for urban commuting and emergency response purposes.

Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, Transport Aircraft NEC (Military), Product development, Boeing Co., BA, Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, Military transport aircraft, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Aeronautical research, Vertically rising aircraft

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True blue

Article Abstract:

A Japanese researcher named Shuji Nakamura is on the verge of developing a blue-light semiconductor laser that remains operational at room temperature. Blue-light is noted for its numerous potential uses in laser printers, under water communications, compact discs and others.

Usage, Lasers, Blue light, Monochromatic light

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Flying and the bends

Article Abstract:

Scientist Richard D. Van has failed to trace the nature, frequency and causes of decompression sickness using human trials. The experiment, which aims to relate flying with bends, was carried out by confining men and women in a chamber with varying time intervals.

Mice as laboratory animals, House mouse, Decompression sickness

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