'Pilots, Flight Attendants Have Greater Risk of Radiation-Related Cancer Death Than Other Professions' in a recent Harvard Medical School study
hms.harvard.edu/news/pilots-…
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Incredible opening by the historic Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, Italy 🇮🇹🍷
Of an extraordinary bottle of 1964 La Tâche from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti,
Using the red-hot tongs technique that snaps the neck of the bottle to avoid damage caused by the aged cork
Our planet's airplane traffic this week - a new record.
Over 153,000 commercial flights/day - that's almost 2 takeoffs & landings per second. No accidents - amazing!
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Several flights from Dubai (DXB) are diverting to nearby airports, likely to refuel. At this point there is no official NOTAM confirming fuel shortages at DXB.
EK1 DXB–LHR → AUH
EK31 DXB–LHR → DWC
EK75 DXB–CDG → JED
EK121 DXB–IST → DWC
EK131 DXB–DME → AUH
EK151 DXB–CPH → JED
EK163 DXB–DUB → AUH
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Strait of Hormuz traffic drops sharply amid regional escalation
Vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz has shifted materially following recent US strikes on Iran and the subsequent regional escalation. According to real-time traffic analysis, transits through the chokepoint fell by approximately 70% after 16:00 UTC on 28 February, compared with levels 12 hours earlier.
#MarineTraffic playback shows visible behavioural changes across the region over the past three days, including U-turns, idling, reduced speeds, and last-minute diversions, particularly after maritime security warnings were issued. Watch the playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days.
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With UAE airspace closed, all flights to and from Dubai are currently cancelled. Yet some Emirates aircraft are still airborne — these are so-called fifth freedom flights operating between city pairs outside Dubai. – at Tyresö, Sverige
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Where are all the Emirates A380 parked right now?
DXB: 37
PKX: 4
SYD: 4
LHR: 3
MEL: 3
AKL: 2
BKK: 2
BNE: 2
CDG: 2
FCO: 2
GRU: 2
HKG: 2
JFK: 2
MAN: 2
MNL: 2
MRU: 2
MUC: 2
MXP: 2
PRG: 2
SIN: 2
VIE: 2
Many other airports: 1 each
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Something you don't see often - no civil aircraft and one Airbus A330-243MRTT in UAE airspace.
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We don’t take sides and remain 100% unbiased, BUT this looks like a strong contender for best livery of 2026. And it’s only February.
The new Tin Tin livery A320 from Brussels Airlines in Milan. jetphotos.com/photo/11996224 © Alberto Cucini
Brussels Airlines proudly presents its latest Belgian Icon, a tribute to one of Belgium’s most internationally cherished creations: Tintin. It's inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the Moon and in space.
tintin.com/en/news/6518/brus…
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Are you closer to the North Pole, South Pole or the Equator?
credit: @Atlasova_world
See more maps like this: brilliantmaps.com/which-one-…
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We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.
Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. go.nasa.gov/41tbrpq
ALT Astronaut Jim Lovell, wearing a white spacesuit with no helmet, stands outside with a tall rocket and launch tower behind his left shoulder. Lovell is pictured from the chest up; he is looking at the camera and smiling. Credit: NASA
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De Verenigde Arabische Emiraten geven gratis chatgpt plus aan al hun inwoners. Gelukkig hebben wij de frigobon😃
uae giving every citizen free chatgpt plus is incredible. minimal downside, massive upside. even a ~1.5x productivity boost across the population pays for itself instantly. this is exactly what state level tech investment should look like.
sam altman continues to prove he’s one of the most cunning dealmakers of the 21st century. insanely cold blooded. effective af. just… inevitable.
also think about what it does for openai usage & valuation? when was the last time a company did a deal with an entire god damn country?
