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What if we traveled at twice the speed of light?
As far as we know, a person cannot travel at twice the speed of light. Einstein's theory of relativity seems to say that it can't happen, but what if it could? Some unus…
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Does the universe have a center?
Unlike what we often hear in sci-fi movies, the universe doesn't actually have a center.
Space science
Extremely rare cosmic object has just been discovered in the Milky Way
A new member of a rare class of stars, known only in very limited numbers, has been discovered in the Milky Way.
Space science
Mysterious repeat radio flash, 3 billion light-years from Earth
Astronomers have detected a mysterious repeating series of radio bursts (FRBs), emanating from a dwarf galaxy 3 billion light-years from Earth.
Discover science
Decipher the mystery of the white night phenomenon in Russia
According to the laws of nature, during the day the sky is clear, the light is full, at night everything is in darkness.
Scientific works
Telescopes can change the way people see the universe
Over the next 10 years, space telescopes like Extremely Large, James Webb or Thirty Meter are expected to change the way people see the universe.
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.
New technology
New 3D printing technique is 30 times faster than traditional methods
Light-based 3D printing is capable of creating small objects in tens of seconds with high resolution.
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8 amazing natural phenomena
Nature has many miracles that people always want to discover. Here are 8 amazing natural phenomena...
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Why do people see mountains in the distance blue?
Although purple light is the light with the shortest wavelength, blue light is the light that people see most when looking away from the mountains.
Science Events
Japan develops 3D printing technology for antennas in space
New technology allows to make satellite antennas right in orbit using plastic and sunlight, greatly saving launch costs.
Scientific application
Ultra-light foam keeps indoor temperature 10 degrees cooler
The new type of foam made from nanofibers in wood promises to help reduce indoor temperatures sharply, while saving electricity consumed by cooling devices.
Biology
Admire billions of fireflies that light up an entire forest
A photographer has captured dazzling photos and videos, showing billions of fireflies flashing in synchrony lighting up a wildlife sanctuary in India.
Alien
Decipher the existence of aliens based on their technology
Exploring the universe and searching for extraterrestrial life has always been the desire of modern science and people, but so far everything seems to have not worked ou…
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The dark sky suddenly opened a light like 'Heaven's gate', what is the truth?
A person in the US captured a strange image: In the middle of the pitch-black sky, suddenly a bright light opened up, looking like the legendary 'gateway to heaven'.