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What Is Base Editing?
Base editing is a gene-editing approach designed to change one DNA base into another without creating a full double-strand break at the target site. It combines a progra…
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NASA accidentally discovered a secret military base under the thick ice in Greenland
During a recent flight over the Greenland ice sheet, NASA scientist Chad Greene accidentally discovered a secret military base.
Scientific works
155m-tall 'head-heavy' twisted building designed to overcome limited space
To overcome the limited space, Vancouver House was designed with a small triangular base, which then twists and expands with height.
Space science
What would a day on the Moon be like for astronauts?
When the astronauts set foot on the Moon, they realized a shocking truth: in the one day they spent exploring that strange world, many days had passed on Earth!
Scientific works
Micro nuclear reactor for moon base
Rolls-Royce's nuclear fission reactor is expected to be just 1 meter wide and 3 meters long, providing stable energy for astronauts.
Oceanography
Warrior dolphins protect US military base
The US military and many other countries use dolphins to protect naval bases because they possess many superior capabilities.
Discover science
Scary things that happen to the human body in the 'death zone' of Mount Everest
At five miles above sea level, the oxygen in the air is so thin that even with supplemental oxygen tanks, climbers feel like they are
Discover science
'Treasure' in US base reveals shocking thing from 400,000 years ago
In a secret US base, scientists found a
Archeology
The world's oldest earthquake-proof tomb
The tomb of Cyrus the Great, built more than 2,500 years ago, is considered the oldest structure with effective earthquake resistance.
Space science
NASA spacecraft makes major discovery in 'permanent darkness'
New data collected by NASA spacecraft could help the space agency get closer to establishing the first off-Earth base.
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Why do old Chinese aircraft have to be taken to the US for dismantling?
The fact that China sent a number of old aircraft to the US for dismantling has attracted public attention.
Archeology
The 31,000-ton stone stele of the Chinese emperor
The stone stele with 3 parts: base, body and top, totaling more than 70m high and cast from mountain rock, is so massive that it cannot be moved and is being wasted.
Space science
Miniature reactors - a solution for powering lunar bases
Astronauts living on the Moon will need a lot of energy, but they cannot carry fuel supplies with them.
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Why is Mount Everest so attractive to so many people?
The attempt to climb Mount Everest requires months, sometimes years of training. To date, more than 300 people have been confirmed dead during the climb.
Archeology
Surprises at an 8,200-year-old campsite in America
A US soldier has unearthed the remains of a prehistoric camp on an air force base in New Mexico, which the first Americans may have occupied 8,200 years ago.