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International astronomers have for the first time witnessed the birth of a planetary system beyond Earth's sun that could one day resemble our own.
I remember well, as I’ve written before, my family’s getting our first computer: a Commodore 64. When I was 17, ...
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The funding, awarded by the California Transportation Commission, will enable the San Francisco Municipal Transportation ...
Jokes about the antiquated technology that runs Muni's subway have long made the rounds among riders. But the floppy disk software has passed its expiration date.
With over $12 billion on the table to fix increasingly faulty Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, all eyes are on the FAA.
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It may seem incredible, but the giant Boeing 747 is still using the old-fashioned floppy disk to update its software. And it's unlikely to change. Here's why.
Here's why America's airlines and aviation groups support the 'big beautiful bill' to fund a modernized air traffic control ...
Facing a severe shortage, the FAA is racing to hire thousands of air traffic controllers. But training them can take years. We visit a school in Florida that's trying to get them on the job faster.
Serveal notable industries and organizations still use floppy disks, including the U.S. FAA and San Francisco's Muni Metro light railway.