A little over a century ago, the idea of flying would have been laughable to many. Nonetheless, flying is entirely routine for millions today, and much of the reason that planes and helicopters are ...

They wanted to see what actually happens when random items collide with helicopter blades spinning at full speed. One by one, ...

A team contracted by Eversource trims trees away from transmission lines in Middletown, Connecticut, on Jan. 6, 2026 using a saw suspended from a helicopter. If you’ve ever lost power during a storm, ...

Note from Ned: This story turns 10 years old this year. I am revisiting it because it shows the uncertainties of doing science outdoors in Alaska. And because I’m off visiting a scientist in the field ...

A team contracted by Eversource trims trees away from transmission lines in Middletown, Connecticut, on Jan. 6, 2026 using a saw suspended from a helicopter. Credit: Tyler Russell / Connecticut Public ...