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It's not a slow crush, but a sudden, terrifying phenomenon of physics that's over in less than the blink of an eye. At the ...

Engineers have successfully flown a drone at near-supersonic speeds thanks to a new type of engine that burns like a rocket and could one day lead to hypersonic Mach 9 commercial flights. When you ...

New research shows that the speed of sound on Mars varies considerably by location and temperature. The findings could help scientists understand sounds picked up by Martian rovers, as well as make ...