Rolls-Royce building huge new jet engine
A major engine manufacturer is working on a huge new engine, and a possible hybrid system for jetliners
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On view: Biggest pic ever of Night Watch
An incredibly high-resolution image of the Night Watch helps curators guide restoration, and provides a fascinating look for all of us.
EU renews, updates free mobile roaming
The agreement that ended roaming charges in 2017 has been extended by ten years. It now also guarantees the same data speeds as at home.
UK shows off hydrogen-power trains
At the climate conference, the UK shows off two approaches to hydrogen-powered trains that would be emission-free
Hydrogen commercial flight planned for 2024
Rotterdam Airport's owner is working with a hydrogen-cell plane developer to start carbon-free service to London by 2024.
EU to extend free mobile roaming
Europe's Parliament is calling for a 10-year extension and expansion of rules that free Europeans of roaming mobile phone charges.
Hamburg, DB add automated trains
The port city is claiming a first for having driverless trains operate in a complex system with conventional trains.
Airbus, Lufthansa moving ahead on 'ZEROe' planes
Airbus is talking again about its planned zero-emission hydrogen-powered concepts, and Lufthansa is signed on as a way-future launch customer.
Polar Bears, Whales and Sustainable Buggies
As climate change threatens fragile environments, a tour operator teams up with Manitoba and a college to create a sustainable snow buggy.
The Museum Helicopter, New York City
This familiar helicopter model is perhaps the most unusual exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art
MasterCard losing its stripes
MasterCard is moving to end use of the magnetic data stripe on credit cards, now an obsolete technology. Will other issuers follow?
San Diego: Antique Gas and Steam Engines
The power behind the throne: The Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum shows off the power plants that make big industry and modern agriculture possible.
Waterford: Time for a new Museum
Ireland's first horological museum is off to a timely start in Waterford.
Boom's vision: cut-rate supersonic
Boom Technology's visionary chief believes he can see into a low-cost high-speed future for air travel.
Marriott sues over fake robocalls
The hotel operator has grown tired of scammers using its name to cheat the public and is going after the robocall industry.