Space science
Solar sail 'bends' light to fly in space
Researchers are developing a new solar sail design that helps spacecraft navigate through space without fuel.
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Visit the world's first nuclear crypt, where 6,500 tons of radioactive waste will rest for 100,000 years
The foundation beneath Onkalo has been stable for at least the past 1 billion years. Geologists say the area won't experience any more earthquakes until the next ice age.
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How do jet engines work in heavy rain and ice?
How to remove water from jet engine in rainy conditions? Does rain or snow infiltration affect jet engine performance?
Scientific works
South Africa launches world's largest hydrogen truck
Anglo American on May 8 unveiled a 220-ton hydrogen-powered truck at a platinum mine in northern South Africa.
Archeology
The mysterious ceramic vase is actually a 900-year-old 'deadly weapon'
Chemical analysis revealed that the contents of the jar contained explosives.
Environment
Whiskey - potential biofuel for cars
Celtic Renewables used fermentation to convert whiskey by-products into biochemicals that could replace gasoline and diesel.
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Ultra-light fuel tank holds more than 150kg of hydrogen
The new fuel tank can help hydrogen aircraft fly four times farther than today's traditional fueled planes, and at the same time emit no carbon.
Science story
Fusion of 8 precious metals into alloys: A new future for hydrogen fuel cells
To create this unprecedented alloy, the researchers created an ionic-carrying solution of all eight metals in equal amounts and subjected the solution to a reducing agen…
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Scientists propose the idea of drilling 'Hell's Gate' to put out the fire
Scientists propose drilling 'Gateway to Hell' in central Turkmenistan to extinguish the crater that has burned for decades.
New technology
The first 'flying boat' model runs on hydrogen fuel cells
This year's World Cup international sailing competition will see the first flying boat run on hydrogen energy with a speed of 92.6 km/h.
Science Events
Science deciphers the phenomenon of glowing UFOs, plunging into the sky in Alaska
The mysterious orb may just be a frozen 'fuel cloud' left behind by a Chinese rocket.
New technology
This is environmentally friendly drinking vodka, it's made from greenhouse gas
Vodka, jet fuel, hand sanitizer, perfume... More and more companies are looking to turn CO2 emissions captured from the air or factory smoke into everyday consumer produ…
Discover science
Why do space rockets often have many stages?
Those of you who often follow space missions will certainly often see space rockets with many stages, here's why they are so
Discover science
Giant Airbus A380 flying on cooking oil
The Airbus A380 test took off in France and flew for 3 hours, using completely sustainable fuel made from cooking oil and waste fat.
Space science
China successfully launched the first 'hybrid rocket'
Long March-6A rocket using a combination of liquid and solid fuel made its first successful flight on March 29.