We've all wondered it at least once—how do airplanes actually fly? What scientifically allows such a heavy metal contraption ...

If you're reading this, you've probably been on your fair share of flights. And while you may understand the science behind how planes fly, there's still something magical about the idea of soaring ...

Have you ever wondered how airplanes, despite their massive size, manage to stay in the sky? The answer lies in aerodynamics, which explains how air interacts with moving objects to generate lift, ...

When you gotta go, you gotta go–even at 30,000 feet. The alarming noise ensues when you press the “flush” button in an airplane toilet and the bowl’s contents are magically sucked away into oblivion.

Instead of using water, airplane toilets use a vacuum mechanism to suck waste into a holding tank. The toilet system is safe to use while seated, as it is specifically tested that way. Avoid flushing ...

When you board an airplane for a flight, there are a few things that you have to do, some of which you do automatically. You quickly make it to your seat, stash your carry-on luggage in either the ...