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The world's first self-driving bus began operating in Scotland in May
The world's first fleet of self-driving public buses will go into operation in Scotland in May 2023.
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Self-driving cars operate using human brain simulation technology
Startup Minus Zero develops zPod, a self-driving public transportation vehicle with a mind of its own.
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Experience self-driving taxis in Beijing, China
Some experienced passengers said that taking a self-driving taxi is fun, safe and convenient.
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Super yacht design with flying balloon attached
Super yacht Colossea is equipped with a 10,000kg airship above, helping to transport passengers in areas that are difficult for yachts to reach.
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The 'winterproof' lithium-ion battery operates at -80 degrees Celsius
Chinese scientists developed a new electrolyte that allows lithium-ion batteries to charge and function well at extremely low temperatures.
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'Water batteries' are cheaper, recyclable and do not explode
By replacing the dangerous chemical electrolytes used in conventional batteries with water, scientists create
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Billionaire Elon Musk's 'computer-brain' warning is vulnerable to attack and manipulation by third parties
Billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink project to put a computer into the human brain has the potential to change the lives of some people, but it also causes many ethical is…
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Prototype of 2,100km/h supersonic passenger plane test flies
The XB-1 prototype of the Overture supersonic airliner completed all testing goals, including reaching an altitude of 2,170m and a speed of 440km/h.
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Europe opens a tunnel to test 1,000km/h high-speed trains
Europe's longest tunnel to test Hyperloop bullet train technology opened on March 27 in the Netherlands.
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Egyptian Pharaoh's Experiment: Without Teaching Babies to Talk, Can They Create New Languages?
According to statistics, there are more than 7,000 languages in the world, when and where these languages originated and how they developed is still a scientific m…
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A $1.4 billion super cruise ship is for sale for scrap even though it has never been used
Global Dream is about 80% complete but cannot be put into use.
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Super-speed train hybrid aircraft running 1000km/h, cheaper than air tickets is expected to create a big explosion for green traffic
A Canadian company wants to enter the race to find a means of transport that reduces carbon emissions, travel time and fares compared to existing means of transport.
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Double-decker supersonic plane can carry 500 passengers
Spanish designer Oscar Vinals introduces a supersonic aircraft with a speed of 1,850 km/h equipped with a small and low-noise fusion reactor.
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The cause of the fire and how to survive from a scientific perspective
Victims' lives in fire accidents are usually measured in minutes. In many cases, they will have to cope on their own before any rescue units can arrive on the scene.
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Causing large wounds like craters, how do supersonic bullets threaten people?
Supersonic bullets leave wounds as large as craters, but do not penetrate skin and flesh as solids like traditional shots.