It's a plane! It's a cloud! It's a ... portal into another dimension? The Navy photo pictured above is a striking capture, a shot seen around the world. When it was first published, many thought they ...

Breaking the sound barrier, defined as exceeding Mach 1, is a historic aviation feat first achieved by Chuck Yeager, characterized by phenomena like the "sonic boom" and aerodynamic challenges such as ...

On October 14, 1947, high above California’s Antelope Valley, Charles “Chuck” Yeager became the fastest man alive. That day Yeager—an Appalachian farm boy-turned-fighter ace—flew an experimental ...

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 test vehicle is scheduled to lift off today (Jan. 28) at 11 a.m. EST (1600 GMT). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Demonstrating how a common ping-pong ball, propelled by extreme air pressure, can break the speed of sound! Exploring the physics of shockwaves and the dramatic effects of supersonic travel on a small ...