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Japan tests self-driving cars at airports.
Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, is experimenting with using self-driving vehicles to tow cargo containers in an effort to address labor shortages as the number of touris…
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Photos show how flying has changed over the past 100 years, especially the 'golden age'
The photos below show how dramatically the commercial aviation industry has changed over the past century.
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'Pour' 20 billion USD into the sea, Japan surprises the world with seemingly impossible project
With an investment of up to 20 billion USD, Kansai International Airport is located in the middle of Osaka Bay off the coast of Honshu, Osaka, Japan, making many tourist…
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Why do people put balls on high voltage cables?
The balls on high voltage wires have always been a mystery, so what is their purpose?
Computer science
FBI warns: Never use public phone charging stations at airports and hotels
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns people not to use these free charging stations, but instead remember to bring a charger and USB cable to plug into a powe…
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Projects that change the face of traffic in the capital
After 70 years of liberation, Hanoi has built Noi Bai airport, two urban railway lines, many belt lines, radial axes and expressways connecting to neighboring provinces.
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World's largest rooftop solar system
Dubai Airports will install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports, providing electricity to 3,000 households.
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How do planes operate in thick fog?
Dense fog can reduce visibility, forcing pilots and air traffic controllers to use special procedures for takeoff and landing.
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Greece built the largest smart city in Europe
Ellinikon City will integrate modern technology in waste, water and energy management, bringing many economic benefits.
Environment
Dubai suddenly flooded horribly: Supercars floating on the streets, planes 'surfing on the water'
Torrential rain flooded roads, homes and shopping malls in Dubai after a major storm hit the Gulf region since last weekend.
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Aviation students create smart boxes to guide passengers at the airport
A group of students from Vietnam Aviation Academy created equipment boxes mounted in different locations in the airport to help passengers find the plane gate, restroom,…
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Video captured the moment the Boeing 777 was struck by lightning right after takeoff
An Air Canada plane was struck by lightning on March 3 while taking off from Vancouver International Airport.
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Dubai built the world's largest airport in the desert
The construction process of Al Maktoum International Airport with the capacity to accommodate 160 million passengers will take decades in the desert near Dubai.
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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
Health
At least 2,000 people hospitalized because of sandstorms in Iraq
On May 16, Iraq continued to experience a sandstorm, causing at least 2,000 people to be hospitalized due to respiratory problems. Airports, schools and government offic…