Smithsonian breaks ground for new aviation museum
STERLING VaAP A row of shovels bit into Virginia soil as the Smithsonian breaks ground for a new 710000 square foot air and space center to honor Steven F Udvar Hazy. the $238 million project aims to house more than 200 aircraft and 100 US artifacts and opens in the 21st century.
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One-person SoloTrek flying machine eyed for flyable future
NASA Ames tests its SoloTrek propeller as a one person aircraft aims for 8000 foot altitudes and 70 mph. Developed by Millennium SANE NASA Army and DARPA the device could cut commutes and alter mass transit in a decade. Project leader Jack Flesher notes ground tests while Army scientist Bob Ormiston cautions more R&D is needed amid airspace concerns.
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Temporary OK sought for use of biotech corn
Aventis Crop Science urges a temporary approval for gene altered corn for human consumption to prevent plant shutdowns. Government advisers remain uncertain if the corn is properly prepared and allergy risk is cited as remote by industry experts while analysts push for timely EPA or FDA action.
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