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A young sunlike star called HOPS 315 seems to host a swirling disk of gas giving rise to minerals that kick-start the planet formation process.
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.
First, you need to understand one fact. When you use Windows Explorer, File Manager, or Finder — it's just the tip of the iceberg. Most people don't ...
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.
The existing U.S. air traffic system continues to run on outdated technology, including long-obsolete floppy disks, according to Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio. These reforms would improve ...
The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make... 'No more floppy disks': Air traffic control ...