Learning to fly gliders introduces you to flight without relying upon an engine—in general terms. A glider is typically shaped like an airplane but with wings that have a higher aspect ratio (meaning ...

It took mankind untold eons to learn how to fly, but now artificial intelligence is doing something similar and in a fraction of the time. No, there’s no robots constructing planes like the Wright ...

Since the age of nine, Croatia's Marko Damjanović has been quietly working his way to the top in F3K Model Gliding competitions. Through his persistence, dedication, and attitude toward learning from ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Birds don’t always ...