BBC Inside ScienceBoaty McBoatface in Antarctica, Aeroplane biofuels, Bakhshali manuscript, Goldilocks zonesChasing aircraft to assess new biofuels

Richard Moore of NASA undergoes some close-quarter flying in the wake of a DC8 plane to assess for the first time the unexplored quantity of soot emitted from jet engines This leads to the formation of contrails and cirrus clouds which have a surprising impact on our climate. New biofuels could significantly reduce this effect

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Chasing aircraft to assess new biofuels

New insights on reducing aircraft pollution

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