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The strongest wind tunnels in the world
Wind tunnels have become a mainstay in the aerospace industry, helping to test the aerodynamics of countless aircraft and rockets.
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History
Eighty-year history of American jet fighters
Over the past 80 years, air forces around the world have used five generations of jet fighters.
Animal world
Darwin's bark spider spins silk to 'build a bridge' 25m long
Thanks to its extremely unique silk-spinning mechanism and knowing how to take advantage of air currents, Darwin's bark spider can build a 25m long 'bridge' across the r…
Animal world
Andean Condor - A bird that can fly for 5 hours without flapping its wings
Despite its massive body, the Andean condor holds the record for the longest flight thanks to air currents alone, without flapping its wings for five hours.
Environment
The solution is to shoot salt into the sky to block the sun
A research group in the US has just tested cloud brightening technology using sea salt. The test will be the start of a promising technology that will help reduce global…
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Now, police can soon catch criminals thanks to DNA in the air
Police may soon be able to catch criminals by using a completely different DNA sampling method to test for evidence in the air.
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Can cars really explode after a collision like in the movies?
One of the most ridiculous yet entertaining scenes in Hollywood movies is the car chase scene.
Animal world
How long can a bird fly without landing?
The common swiftlet (Apus apus) holds the record for the longest flight with the ability to stay in the air for 10 months continuously.
Environment
Hail will also appear a lot in the North in the near future
According to experts, the phenomenon of the sky suddenly darkening and then hail occurring may repeat on April 5 or April 6 in the Northern provinces.
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Why do elephants bury dead baby elephants with their hooves in the air?
Today, no one doubts the high intelligence of elephants, and one of the most special things about this animal is its funeral culture.
Environment
Welcoming cold air, from tonight the Northern region will have heavy to very heavy rain
Due to the influence of the incoming weak cold air, from the evening and tonight of March 28, the North will have rain, showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Archeology
Aircraft system towing gliders to carry cargo in the air
The American startup develops a cargo system consisting of an aircraft towing a cargo glider behind with connecting wires, helping to significantly save transportation c…
Space science
Air conditioning system on the Chinese space station
The Thien Cung space station, located 400km above Earth, always has spring-like temperatures, providing an optimal environment for astronauts to live and work.
History
The history of the world's first closed diving suit
From an unsuccessful businessman, John Lethbridge became a rich man with the invention of a diving suit that helps him dive to a depth of about 20m.
Environment
The North is about to welcome a wave of cold air, causing freezing rain, will the temperature drop sharply?
The North is experiencing days of drizzle and humidity. This weather pattern will last for the next few days. This area is forecast to welcome cold air and turn to cold…