Science invention
NASA's most interesting inventions, seemingly far-fetched but often used by everyone
You don't have to be an astronaut to enjoy the cool things NASA has invented.
Science invention
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Strange and confusing inventions of ancient people
In the 1900s, several inventors came up with inventions.
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New invention creates eternal battery
Based on the principle of taking excess energy available in nature, scientists have successfully created batteries that can last forever.
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Britain's failed explosive car invention
The Panjandrum was a rocket-propelled vehicle carrying a large amount of explosives, designed by the British during World War II but testing showed that the weapon was a…
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Ancient technology was more sophisticated than we think, modern people may not have expected it.
Technologies that seem to only be possible in modern times have existed since ancient times, proving the outstanding creativity of ancient people.
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The world's greatest inventions in 2022
The world has faced many crises in 2022, and overcoming the biggest of them will be a huge and long-term challenge.
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The invention of the grounding lightning rod by a Czech priest
Prokop Diviš - a Czech priest who tried to control the weather but instead invented the lightning rod.
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New Invention: Harvesting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Signals into Energy for Small Devices
Researchers have used this novel method to capture electrons to power commercial thermometers.
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Indian student creates world's smallest vacuum cleaner
An Indian student has set a Guinness World Record by turning a ballpoint pen into the world's smallest vacuum cleaner.
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An invention that has been praised for decades turns into a disaster
In the early 20th century, Thomas Midgley Jr. personally demonstrated the safety of leaded gasoline and CFC refrigerants, making them commercially successful.
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China announced a breakthrough invention: Applying technology to create 'unprecedentedly durable' materials
The process is simple and cost-effective but creates materials that can be easily applied in transportation and aerospace.
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Seven common items were originally invented for military use
The difficulties of wartime led to the birth of many items. After the war, some inventions of that time became common everyday objects in civilian life.
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Van Tesla: The invention of the genius 100 years ago is suddenly very valuable at the present time
Among the inventions of genius Nikola Tesla, there are many that have been forgotten or that people have not been able to apply properly.
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Invention of oxygen batteries that can be permanently implanted in the body
Implantable medical devices often have batteries that need to be replaced or recharged somehow. There is a new type of oxygen battery that could eliminate the need for i…
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Invention of a giant kite-pulled carriage in the 19th century
From his passion for kites, an English teacher invented a carriage pulled by a pair of giant kites, which could run 32km/h in the 19th century.