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Why do airplanes use Mach instead of km to describe speed?
Unlike kilometers or miles, Mach is measured in terms of the speed of sound. So why do planes choose Mach instead of the usual kilometers?
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Why can migratory birds fly thousands of kilometers without eating?
This is due to the special energy storage mechanism in their bodies and the way they choose their movement method like a marathon runner.
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The surprising discovery of 'MH370 hunters' at the site of the mysterious missing plane crash
During the search for debris from the MH370 plane, experts discovered a remarkable sign.
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Strange scene on flight from Vietnam attracts 15 million views, explanation makes international netizens applaud
The video recording the scene from the plane window has made international tourists extremely curious.
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Why do flight attendants often bring a banana on the plane?
Few people know that flight attendants often have the habit of bringing a banana when flying, the reason and benefits of this surprise many people.
Space science
How long is the flight to the Moon?
The flight time from Earth to the Moon depends on many factors, including fuel quantity, lunar orbit, and mission objectives.
Space science
Humans reach for the stars in 2024
In 2024, space missions will no longer be limited to low Earth orbit and the Moon. We are aiming for bigger and further goals.
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Chinese hypersonic aircraft prototype reaches Mach 6 speed
Chinese scientists have launched a hypersonic aircraft with a particularly massive fuselage, reaching speeds fast enough to travel between Beijing and New York in two ho…
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The first plane crash investigation on another planet
Ingenuity, NASA's Mars research helicopter, crashed on January 18, 2024 due to a problem with its guidance system.
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A switch on a plane caused all passengers and pilots to fall into a coma, killing 121 people.
Two fighter jets were sent up to check what was happening to Helios Flight 522.
Space science
Mountains become space junk dumping grounds
Because it lies below the flight path of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the Altai Mountains are regularly showered with rocket debris after each launch.
Space science
NASA postpones manned moon mission due to unusual incident
Artemis 2, the first manned mission to the Moon since 1972, will not go ahead as planned.
Space science
Spaceship Out of Control! What If You Were Forced to Parachute in Space?
Space is not only fascinating but also brings deadly dangers, challenging human endurance in the journey to conquer the universe.
Space science
Human sperm move poorly in zero gravity
Research by Spanish scientists shows that in a zero gravity environment, human sperm lose vitality and mobility.
Space science
SpaceX stops using 'chopsticks' to pick up Starship rocket boosters
In the 6th test launch this morning, the Starship rocket took off successfully but SpaceX canceled the use.