Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Advancements in Aviation
How have airplanes changed over the years? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice go over some of the ways airports and airplanes have changed. Discover some facts about how airplanes have changed. Why do current airplanes take off at a steeper angle than they used to? We discuss noise pollution and making plane engines quieter. Are planes less turbulent now? That, plus, what do modern roller coasters and airplanes have in common? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson Special thanks to mylosairplanefan for the Airplane footage. Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @mylosairplanefan Photo Credit, Boeing: https://www.boeing.com/commercial/777x/#/gallery 00:00 - Introduction 0:44 - Are Airplanes Getting Quieter? 3:50 - Why Do Planes No Longer “Taxi”? 5:28 - Airplane Wing Engineering 6:18 - Stability in the Air 8:00 - Precision Weather Forecasting 9:15 - Banking Turns 13:33 - Use of Computers in Airplanes
