Why do bird strikes happen?

Why do bird strikes happen? Bird strikes may occur during any phase of flight but are most likely during the take-off, initial climb, approach and landing phases due to the greater numbers of birds in flight at lower levels. Since most birds fly mainly during the day, most bird srikes occur in daylight hours as […]

Can people drink muddy water?

Can people drink muddy water? Muddy water — like that found in the developing world — is another issue. Nearly 80 percent of disease in developing countries is linked to bad water and sanitation. Now a scientist at Michigan Technological University has developed a simple, cheap way to make water safe to drink, even if […]