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The cable car system consists of stations, cables, towers, and cabins that are attached to the cables by fixed or detachable clamps.
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China surprises the world by building a cable-stayed bridge 'above the clouds'
This bridge not only affirms China's ingenious infrastructure building capabilities, but also brings prosperity to local people.
Biology
Tiny creatures mating causes entire village to lose internet connection
One villager called the incident
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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?
Oceanography
Fiber optic cable laying system in the world's deepest abyss
Haiwei GD11000 fiber optic cable winch system can deploy cables at a maximum depth of more than 11,000m.
Scientific works
China built a temporary bridge in the middle of the sky, no pillars, no cables, but still able to withstand a weight of 45 tons.
This project spanning a 300-meter deep canyon is a testament to China's superior engineering skills.
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Cable cars inherently have the principle of 'extremely safe', why do accidents still occur?
Designed with a safe and durable mechanism, many cable car systems around the world still have unfortunate incidents.
Scientific works
Vietnam's 'super bridge' sets a Southeast Asian record: Total capital is nearly 5,000 billion, reaching the top 10 in the world!
To date, 14 years after its inauguration, this bridge across the gentle Hau River still holds the above two records.
Oceanography
Undersea fiber optic cables can be used to record whales and see what they're doing
The researchers are looking at using fiber optic cables for additional testing.
Science Events
Japanese researchers set record for data transmission speed
Recently, researchers in Japan have set a new record for data transmission speed with 1.02 petabit/s (Pb/s) by fiber optic cable.
History
Stockholm telephone tower: 'Heaven la earth hammock' in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm telephone tower: A metal structure designed to connect approximately 5,500 telephone lines in the Swedish capital.
Scientific application
Paris plans to open its first urban cable car system in 2025
It is known as a city with many famous attractions in the world. Recently, the Paris government announced a cable car construction project
Oceanography
Norway's 4km cable disappeared without a trace, is the culprit giant squid?
A total of 10 tons of cables lying 200 meters below sea level have disappeared without a trace from Norwegian waters.
Computer science
How Google, Facebook put thousands of miles of fiber optic cable under the sea floor?
The process of completing an undersea cable route can take up to several years, using a dedicated cable laying vessel with a pre-explored route.
Space science
Tie asteroids with strings to avoid collision with the Earth
The cable system, formerly used for space elevators, connected the Moon and Earth, and can now be used to tie asteroids together.