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Why can a small tugboat pull a ship 1,000 times larger?
The powerful propulsion system combined with the submerged hull design allows the tug to move giant ships.
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Conquer Mars
NASA Robot Takes First Photo of Sunbeam on Mars
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) posted a panoramic image of a Martian sunset taken by the Curiosity rover, made up of 28 small images.
Scientific works
China successfully builds megawatt-scale space nuclear reactor
According to information published by Space News, this large-capacity nuclear reactor was designed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and can generate 1 megawatt of elec…
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Why can submarines dive and surface?
Have you ever wondered why submarines can dive and surface at will despite weighing tens of thousands of tons?
Space science
America is about to launch a spacecraft with the most advanced technology in the world
Nowadays, the race to explore and conquer space in the context of a technological explosion has urged Western countries to build launch vehicles using nuclear propulsion.
Space science
Plasma fusion engine could enable intergalactic travel
Researchers are working to overcome the technological challenges to make fusion plasma engines a reality.
New technology
NASA funds $11.5 million in research on future aircraft
NASA funds five organizations researching new commercial aircraft with lower emissions and more efficiency.
Space science
Nuclear rocket technology helps fly quickly to Mars
Pulsed Plasma Rocket technology allows flights to Mars to be completed in just 2 months, while the current time is about 9 months.
New technology
China aims for laser submarines that move at the speed of sound
China seems to be charting new horizons by developing submarines powered by laser technology.
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.
Scientific application
Bicycle wheels turn the rider's weight into propulsion
SuperWheel wheels help riders ride 30% more efficiently without motor or battery.
Space science
The SpaceX rocket landed after a historic flight
The Falcon 9 rocket propulsion deck was brought from the Atlantic into the Florida port by the SpaceX's unmanned 'Of Course I Still Love You'.
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
New groundbreaking rocket engine system
Researchers have developed a new advanced rocket propulsion system that was once thought impossible.
