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First hydrogen-powered gas turbine tested
A European consortium has successfully tested the first gas turbine powered entirely by hydrogen.
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Scientific works
China successfully builds megawatt-scale space nuclear reactor
According to information published by Space News, this large-capacity nuclear reactor was designed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and can generate 1 megawatt of elec…
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
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.
Discover science
Energy source from super hot 374 degree C rock underground
Scientists study super-hot rocks at depths of nearly 10km as a potential renewable energy source to replace fossil fuels.
Discover science
The secret behind China's 'explosive carving' craft
Solid fuel, a key component in rocket engines, plays a decisive role in the trajectory and accuracy of the rocket.
Scientific works
Canada to build nuclear grave nearly 700m deep
The deep geological repository in Canada will have multiple layers of natural and man-made protection to safely isolate spent nuclear fuel.
Health
The hidden fuel of the human brain: How gut bacteria shape intelligence?
Bacteria that aid in producing more metabolic energy may have been key to the evolution of large brains.
Environment
Caribbean scientists turn harmful seaweed into car fuel
When massive amounts of invasive seaweed washed up on Caribbean shores in 2011, locals were left baffled.
New technology
NASA funds $11.5 million in research on future aircraft
NASA funds five organizations researching new commercial aircraft with lower emissions and more efficiency.
Discover science
Element 115: The Truth About Anti-Gravity Fuel Revealed!
There are countless unsolved mysteries in the scientific community, and one of the most mysterious phenomena is anti-gravity fuel.
Oceanography
Nearly 50% of tropical coral species are at risk of extinction
Rising ocean temperatures are fueling mass bleaching of coral reefs around the world, putting many species at risk of extinction.
Environment
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record highs
In 2023, average CO2 concentrations will be 420 parts per million (ppm), a 151% increase over pre-industrial levels.
Environment
Top 14 Potential Alternative Energy Sources That Could Change the World
In the energy sector, fossil fuels are the main source of energy due to their relatively low cost.
New technology
Rotary engines help aircraft reach supersonic speeds
A drone equipped with an engine that uses explosive force to propel the aircraft many times faster than sound made its first successful flight at an airport in Gansu pro…