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Eighty-year history of American jet fighters
Over the past 80 years, air forces around the world have used five generations of jet fighters.
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Prototype hypersonic aircraft presented
American startup Hermeus on March 28 unveiled Quarterhorse Mk1, a new high-speed unmanned jet aircraft prototype, at its factory in Atlanta.
Conquer Mars
NASA revealed a model of a solar-powered plane on Mars
The MAGGIE aircraft can fly 179km at an altitude of 1,000m, helping to study the atmosphere and geophysics on Mars.
Environment
The mystery of a giant lightning bolt 'shoots back' into the clouds
A rare shot captures a giant lightning bolt shooting up into the clouds instead of down. For years, this phenomenon has challenged scientists' understanding.
Environment
Create renewable jet fuel from bacteria, replacing fossil energy in the future
A team of researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has successfully harvested alternative jet fuel from commonly found species of soil bacteria in the genus…
New technology
New generation robot dog can swim under water
After working on the ground in various roles, Ghost Robotics' famous Vision 60s robot dog can now swim in water.
Discover science
Bombardier launches world's fastest passenger jet
Bombardier introduces the world's fastest new Global 8000 jet jet for business travelers with a speed of 1,152km/h and a super long route of 14,816km.
Science Events
Capture a rare image of a shock wave when the plane is near the speed of sound
Photographer Camden Thrasher was photographing a US Navy fighter jet display when he suddenly captured a remarkable close-up photo as the aircraft created
Science story
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?
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…
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
Design of '2 in 1' aircraft with speeds up to 1,127km/h
The design that combines a high-speed jet system with an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft of Valkyrie Systems Aerospace promises to reach subsonic speeds.
Biology
Oil as fuel may soon be replaced by this crop
A cultivar of canola is about to be used to replace petroleum as a jet fuel, potentially reducing emissions by up to 68%.
New technology
China invented something that could replace jet engines
It is capable of operating in the Earth's atmosphere and produces thrust with the same performance as modern jet engines.
New technology
Rocket hybrid engines are 25 times faster than sound
He is developing a SABER engine that will fly from London to Sydney in 4 hours and can reach speeds of Mach 25, equivalent to 30,780 km / h.