Science story
Margaret Hamilton - The unsung hero of the historic Apollo mission
Software engineer Margaret Hamilton was instrumental in helping the Apollo 11 astronauts land on the Moon and return safely to Earth.
Event
Follow major science, technology and engineering developments, landmark projects, notable people and events shaping the modern world.
Latest in Event
Articles & explainers
4,634 published items in this category and its subcategories.
Science story
The battle between three brilliant inventors and unexpected results
At the end of the 19th century, three American broadcasters, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse engaged in a 'war' in which any of them believed they we…
Scientific works
Watch China build a 6-lane highway tunnel 70m deep at the bottom of the Yangtze River
The tunnel at a depth of 70m lies at the bottom through the Yangtze River, designed to be a two-way highway with 6 lanes.
Science story
Strange man has 10 different personalities
The 22-year-old man is faced with the miserable condition of having 10 different personalities, unable to leave the house on his own.
Science Events
Japanese researchers set record for data transmission speed
Recently, researchers in Japan have set a new record for data transmission speed with 1.02 petabit/s (Pb/s) by fiber optic cable.
Science Events
Hydrogen plane sets world record, can fly higher than 2,000 m
The German-based startup's 4-seater hydrogen plane has set a world record for altitude and was able to complete the first flight between
Scientific works
Japan's world champion anti-flood underground construction: Each tank can hold 1 space shuttle
Over the decades, Japan has perfected this monumental work of art, boasting that its sophisticated flood defense system can rival the wonders of the world.
Science story
Could 4 extraterrestrial civilizations lurk in the Milky Way and attack us?
The Milky Way is home to millions of potentially habitable planets, and about four of them may contain extraterrestrial civilizations.
Scientific works
Not only producing AK guns, the Kalashikov company also makes drones and anti-terrorist guns
The gun has a 'range of fire' up to 2 km and targets can be robot-drones operating in the air, on water or on the ground.
Science story
Where is the boundary between the universe and the sky?
That's where Earth's atmosphere ends and space begins. But where is it?
Science story
How did Henry Ford change the world from horses to cars?
'When I ask people how they want their transportation? They told me they wanted a faster horse,' quote from a biography of Henry Ford.
Scientific works
Human lifespan can reach 1,000, expert: The key in this immortal cell!
The announcement of this special cell by Dr. Aubrey de Gray at a scientific conference shocked the world.
Science story
Why is there no bridge over the Amazon River?
Despite its length of nearly 7,000 km, the strange thing is that the Amazon River has no bridge across it. The cause is believed to come from factors
Scientific works
Telescopes can change the way people see the universe
Over the next 10 years, space telescopes like Extremely Large, James Webb or Thirty Meter are expected to change the way people see the universe.
Science story
Top 5 'craziest' scientists of all time and terrible experiments
Here are 5 scientists and experiments that are crazy, even somewhat cruel. The line between science and humanity becomes controversial by many.