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Dec. 16, 2011
Exploring The Science Of Flying, From Your Window Seat
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| From identifying river deltas to understanding how an aircraft achieves lift, there’s a lot of science to keep you busy on an airplane. In Inflight Science, science writer Brian Clegg explores the science and technology of airplanes and the world from your window seat. |
Produced by Aleszu Bajak
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Brian Clegg
Author, “Inflight Science” (Icon Books 2011)
Swindon, U.K. -
Nick Bilton
Lead Writer, Bits Blog
Columnist, The New York Times
San Francisco, Calif.
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