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Using astronaut urine and solar energy to create fuel on Mars
Engineers are working on a system that converts astronaut urine into fuel on Mars using solar energy.
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Nuclear waste vault safe for 100,000 years
Onkalo tunnel is located at a depth of more than 400 meters underground, specializing in storing highly radioactive waste from nuclear power plants, expected to operate…
New technology
Membrane like shark skin helps airplanes save fuel
Lufthansa and BASF have developed the AeroShark abrasive film that reduces fuel consumption and emissions for all aircraft.
Scientific works
Experiment to generate 10 million billion watts of electricity in a split second
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory successfully performed a record-setting fusion experiment powered by hydrogen plasma inside the fuel chamber.
Environment
Robot captures molten radioactive fuel in Fukushima
A remote-controlled robot photographed a molten nuclear fuel dump that fell to the bottom of the most damaged reactor at the Fukushima power plant.
Science story
What happens when the plane makes an emergency landing?
What happens when the plane makes an emergency landing? At this time, the plane may tilt, or drop suddenly, some passengers can smell smoke, the captain announces via th…
New technology
A fusion reactor generates energy with 14kg of explosives
The JET reactor set a new record by generating 59 megajoules of energy in a reaction that lasted 5 seconds.
New technology
Successfully fabricated a filter to remove 99% of CO2 in the air, operating with clean hydrogen
The research team made a breakthrough in air purification technology, which could pave the way for advanced systems installed on submarines and spacecraft.
New technology
China shipped a 210,000-ton super cargo ship
The first large bulk cargo ship to run on 'dual fuel' developed by China was recently delivered to a partner in Singapore.
Space science
China will launch its first liquid-fueled rocket in 2022
A private company in China will launch the country's first liquid-fueled rocket this year.
New technology
Russian scientists develop coating that minimizes the risk of radioactive leaks
Testing has proven that the new coating developed by the team provides increased protection against mechanical damage that may occur during operation.
Discover science
What happens when you put sugar in the gas tank of a car?
Suppose a bad guy wants to pour sugar into your car's tank to destroy it, what will be the consequences???
Environment
Introducing the world's first hydrogen-powered ferry
Hydrogen-powered ferries that can carry 75 passengers are environmentally friendly, which can help save the planet from the ill effects of climate change.
Discover science
SpaceX will turn atmospheric CO2 into rocket fuel
The idea is not new, but extremely unique of Elon Musk - CEO and founder of SpaceX has shown his efforts to realize his great ambition, which is to set foot on Mars in t…
1001 mystery
Russia: 'Zombie fire' burns in a cold place of -50 degrees Celsius
The photographer captured smoke rising from an underground fire fueled by peat and methane, while ice covered the ground.