michael paulson

07.06.08

All Sonic, No Boom

Long hampered because the planes were too loud to fly over land, supersonic air travel is now on its way back-without the big bang

By Eric Hagerman Posted 03.01.2007 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

For a closer look at the QSST concept inside and out, launch the photo gallery.

[ Read Full Story ]

READ MORE ABOUT > michael paulson, pressure waves, skunk works, sonic booms, speed demon

Pandemic!
10 of the world's deadliest diseases—and why they might wipe us out yet
A Table-Sized Weight Bench for a Shoebox Sized Apartment
Weightlifters trapped in small spaces may soon get more room to swing their guns
More Speed, Less Guilt
Even supercars are going green. Can you burn rubber without torching your conscience?

+ More Photo Galleries

PPX: The PopSci Predictions Exchange

New IPO

Blu-Ray Meets Expectations

Will U.S. household adoption of Blu-ray players meet analysts’ 2008 estimates?

Hot Stocks

Computer Beats Human at Poker

Will a computer using artificial intelligence defeat a professional poker player at Texas hold em before July 31, 2008?
Gasoline Breaks $5 a gallon in California

Will the average gasoline price in California break $5 per gallon this summer?

Ready to bet on the future? Start here!

Popular on Popsci

Most Viewed

michael paulson

All Sonic, No Boom

Most Commented

michael paulson

All Sonic, No Boom

Most Emailed

michael paulson

All Sonic, No Boom

Subscribe for 2 free issues!