NASA’s X-59 ‘quiet’ supersonic jet test fires engine for 1st time
NASA’s X-59 Quesst program has begun testing the engines of the X-59 jet at the Lockheed Martin Skunk Works facility. The tests so far have involved running the engines at low speeds to check for leaks and ensure the systems are working properly. The X-59 is designed to fly at Mach 1.4 (1.4 times the […]
Just 5 Minutes of Exercise a Day Can Lower Blood Pressure, Study Shows
The study found that just 5 minutes of exercise per day can noticeably lower blood pressure. Specifically, the data showed that 5 minutes of activity that increases the heart rate, such as cycling or climbing stairs, can lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 mmHg. High blood pressure, also […]