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Top 7 famous armors dating back centuries
Throughout history, many unique armors have been designed and used in combat such as
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Russia mass produces mobile nuclear bomb shelters
The KUB-M shelter is designed as a reinforced cargo container and consists of two modules that can accommodate about 54 people.
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Chinese heavy rocket design returns with clamp
China has introduced a reusable rocket concept in which the first stage is caught by a clamp on return, and the second stage lands vertically.
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Vortex turbine can produce electricity continuously 24/7
The Belgian company designs whirlpool turbines to take advantage of the currents already present in lakes, streams, rivers and other waterways. The turbines can generate…
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Who invented the dishwasher?
In the 1880s, Josephine Garis Cochran changed the way people washed dishes when she invented the first modern dishwasher.
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NASA engineer surprised by 'alien' shape of AI-made spacecraft components
According to NASA engineers, the unusual appearance does not affect their performance. On the contrary, it is more efficient than man-made designs.
New technology
Supersonic drone with speed up to 6,174km/h
The Quarterhorse aircraft uses a turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) engine, capable of speeds five times the speed of sound.
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Strange flying car design with speed of 150km/h
CycloTech's flying car has a unique rotor design, reaches a maximum speed of 120 km/h and is expected to have a test flight early next year.
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200-passenger hybrid aircraft
The Natilus's seamless wing-to-body design will create more lift and less drag, while cutting emissions in half.
Space science
China unveils reusable space shuttle
China on October 29 revealed the design of the Haolong spacecraft, a commercial spacecraft used for low-cost cargo trips to the space station.
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Floating house on the sea thanks to the motor-mounted leg system
The Arkup 50 floating house features height-adjustable legs that help it rise above the waves, along with many other amenities.
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Series of foreign versions of the Golden Bridge, Da Nang
Many constructions in China and other countries have caused a stir because of their similar designs to the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Health
The human mind is not designed to stay awake past midnight.
After midnight, negative emotions tend to capture our attention more than positive emotions.
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World's largest onshore wind turbine in China
The onshore turbine installed in Jilin province has a rotor diameter of 270m and blades length of 131m, producing enough electricity for 160,000 households annually.
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House design can withstand category 5 storm
As Florida experiences one powerful hurricane after another, dome and circular homes stand the test of durability, providing an effective solution to weather extreme wea…