Day: November 2, 2015

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Latest theories about Russian #Airbus321 plane crash – an annotated infographic

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The Russian Airbus A321 that crashed in the Sinai peninsula on Saturday broke up in mid-air, possibly from a very sudden structural failure causing explosive decompression of the fuselage. Aviation experts are looking at a possible rupture of the rear pressure bulkhead — a critical seal in the cabin’s pressurization system. E&T news reported the latest information about the Airbus A321 air disaster earlier today. Click on the graphic for an expanded view. Continue reading Latest theories about Russian #Airbus321 plane crash – an annotated infographic

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Hallowe’en asteroid spooks Earth on frighteningly close flyby – an annotated infographic

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Apparently, Asteroid 2015 TB145 – a big ol’ space rock measuring approximately 320 metres in diameter – passed by the Earth at about 1.3 lunar distances on the night of October 30-31, e.g. Hallowe’en. This was the closest flyby of a space rock since 2006. Did anyone notice this? E&T was naturally too busy prowling the dark October night streets while dressed as zombie Michael Faraday, pounding on strangers’ front doors and demanding highly sugared confectionery for free, to care. The Earth being pummelled by a giant errant space rock on Hallowe’en would have been quite the shocker, though. All … Continue reading Hallowe’en asteroid spooks Earth on frighteningly close flyby – an annotated infographic

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Will @TeslaMotors new Model X give #electriccars a major boost – an annotated infographic

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Tesla’s electric Model X SUV can sprint to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, features radar and sonar to enable hands-free autopilot driving and can travel 400km on a single charge – at a fuel cost of just €4. The new Tesla Motors Model X SUV is so packed with headline grabbing features like the “falcon wing” doors, mind-boggling performance and a giant windscreen, that you might forget the fact that it is all electric, too. It might even protect you if biological warfare breaks out. The Fremont, California-based battery-powered car pioneer led by charismatic entrepreneur Elon Musk has cornered the market … Continue reading Will @TeslaMotors new Model X give #electriccars a major boost – an annotated infographic