Space science
Unique idea to use kinetic energy to 'throw' spacecraft into space
From a crazy idea, but the successful test in October changed all that, turning SpinLaunch into a game-changing company sending humanity into space.
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Korea's 'artificial sun' sets a new record
Scientists at the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy set a new record when maintaining a superheated plasma stream for 30 seconds in a tokamak reactor.
Biology
Scientists suddenly discovered a strange fungus on the wall of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor
This strange fungus grows around and inside the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. It contains large amounts of melanin which helps it to convert radiation into energy for g…
Health
The Magic of the Ancient Method: Cultivating Qigong
Qigong can cure diseases, even cure incurable diseases in medicine.
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Interesting discovery behind the snap
Research reveals why Thanos' famous snap was impossible.
Space science
If the universe is a giant computer, this is the amount of bits needed to run this machine
Guess how many bits the universe needs?
New technology
Korea plans to build high-tech '10-minute city' in the heart of Seoul
Architects will build a miniature city using modern technology and clean energy, allowing people to go anywhere within 10 minutes.
New technology
Pouring 1 billion yuan, China 'fired a laser' at the fusion empire of nearly 50 billion dollars
China is showing great determination in the field of fusion energy.
New technology
Research on developing plant roots capable of conducting electricity
A new research project from Linkoping University (Sweden) has proven that using plant roots as an energy storage device is a viable option.
New technology
India turns the desert into a solar 'oasis'
Once a vast desert area, Bhadla Park in Rajasthan now has a completely different look thanks to millions of solar panels.
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Video: Close-up of the giant wind turbine construction process, from digging the foundation to assembling turbine parts
The video below captures the process of assembling a giant wind turbine, from the steps of building the foundation, assembling in the engineering workshop, to finishing…
Life
The first trial with a drug to treat long-lasting Covid-19 sequelae
The first trial with the drug targeted fatigue and muscle weakness in people with prolonged Covid-19 sequelae, or
Space science
Strange objects in the universe keep exploding time and time again
Astronomers have tracked a mysterious cosmic object that performed 1,652 bursts of energy in a short period of time.
Scientific application
Singapore scientists study using tamarind shells as energy storage materials
Tamarind shell is rich in carbon, high porosity, and scientists form carbon nanosheets capable of accumulating electricity
Scientific application
Invention of a new type of brick that can store heat
The MGA brick is made from aluminum and graphite, has an estimated life of 30 years and holds about 1 kWh of heat energy each.