NASA tests in-flight foldable plane wings at supersonic speeds

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<div>once again, NASA have been literately reaching for the stars with their latest technology development. called <b>shape memory alloy</b>, the material can allow aircraft wings to fold controllably to different angles in flight, without the need for heavy conventional motors or hydraulic systems. in a recent flight ...</div>

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