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Passenger on plane records close-up of diamond-shaped UFO
Many tourists witnessed mysterious diamond-shaped UFOs flying alongside commercial aircraft.
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Why do people put balls on high voltage cables?
The balls on high voltage wires have always been a mystery, so what is their purpose?
Health
Smart 'Gastric Balloon': New Obesity Treatment!
The working principle of this type of balloon is quite simple: before meals, the balloon will be inflated to create a false feeling of fullness, limiting the amount of f…
New technology
Robot camera network operating at 26,000m
The Swift network consists of ultra-high-resolution robotic cameras that fly into the air via balloons and continuously monitor weather conditions.
Space science
Solution using balloons to pull spacecraft up to 30,000m
Space Perspective's Neptune Excelsior spacecraft prototype is lifted above 99% of Earth's atmosphere during testing off the coast of Florida.
Space science
What is that bright, moving star in the night sky that you see?
There are nights when the sky is clear and cloudless, and you look up and see countless sparkling lights, some of which are moving. What are they?
Science story
The world's first successful parachute jump
Louis-Sébastien Lenormand made the first successful parachute jump from a 26 m high tower in Montpellier, France, in 1783, paving the way for the development of parachut…
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What happens when you release balloons into the sky?
During holidays, festivals, anniversaries... people often release lots of balloons into the sky, making them look beautiful and fun.
Space science
Found satellite missing for nearly 30 years in orbit
Satellite S73-7 is 66cm wide, operates in an 800km high orbit and has disappeared from radar since the 1990s.
New technology
China's 100km/h speed balloon aircraft
AS700, a manned civil balloon aircraft developed by China, successfully performed its first delivery flight on March 30.
Science story
The photo reveals the tragedy of Arctic exploration by hot air balloon
A Swedish engineer's short flight to the North Pole ended when the hot air balloon carrying three people crashed on a remote island.
Science story
How was the world's first hydrogen balloon built?
Inspired by hot air balloons, inventor Jacques Charles decided to build a hydrogen-powered balloon, which he considered safer.
New technology
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.
Space science
Future travel: Fly in a giant hot air balloon in the stratosphere but the price is super expensive, $ 50,000 / ticket
If there is not enough money for future space travel, this form of watching outer space from the stratosphere on a hot air balloon will be a good choice for many people.
Scientific application
Designing a flying house in mid-air contributes to combating climate change
Floating like mini-balloons, floating modular buildings can provide high altitude shelter and contribute to combating climate change.