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Noise-canceling walls
New technology has revealed ways that aircraft noise could be reduced.
Insulating the plane fuselage with a thin membrane can reduce the relentless hum of plane engines and make flying less noisy.
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The science behind plane lighting
There is a science behind getting the right lighting on board, looking at the mix of colors used on board and how the light will reflect off the thread of the fabric.
Once all of the fabrics, textiles, and finishes have been chosen, several color workshops are held on aircraft interior ...
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Why plane seats are generally blue
Blue is associated with the positive qualities of trust, efficiency, serenity, coolness, reflection, and calm.
The aim is to create a home-like relaxing feel, so airlines tend to use muted colors that feel domestic, natural, and earthy for that reason.
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The importance of fabric
- Fabrics are chosen for their hard-wearing qualities and airlines tend to go with darker fabrics for maintenance reasons.
- Dark-colored seats mask dirt and appear cleaner and longer-lasting than pale hues.
- Patterned fabrics are favored over plain ones for seat covers to mask we...
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There's plenty of unused space
- Large areas on wide-body aircraft that are not used in the lower level have not been converted into seating areas because of the low height and lack of windows.
- All seats need to be certified by aviation authorities, which differs depending on the route it's traveling.
- All se...
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A catalyst for romance
The plane crush can serve a function - it can make flying less miserable. It can help you cope with probably the worst part of travelling.
Even the plane's design can lend itself to flirtatious imaginings. The small seats and little leg room can be oddly romantic. Research...
The Genetics of Weight
Genetics alone cannot explain why some people are fat and others thin. Other factors include what you do and what happens to you. What can be revealed with known genes is in the single digits.
- One 2015 study of 97 gene...
Fresh Take On Religion
- Modern society has been described as the Age of Noise, and an Organized Lovelessness.
- Advertising is revealed to be an organized effort to extend and intensify craving.
- People in the modern age worship progress, technology, and their nation-state, all of which can be descr...
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