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Why did Soviet astronauts often carry guns into space?
In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to make a historic space flight. The Soviet Union launched many other missions after that.
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Flu epidemic
'Gas shield' protects medical staff treating Covid-19
The Air-Shield device creates a downward airflow that helps block liquid droplets containing nCoV from being sprayed from patients during treatment.
Health
Harvard study reveals test predicts men's fitness
This exercise requires no equipment but reveals a lot about your health.
Oceanography
How deep is the ocean?
The average depth of the ocean is about 3,700m. The deepest point in the ocean known today is Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench with a depth of about 10,935m (nearly…
Scientific application
Many types of light bulbs, infrared cookers, and induction cookers will not be sold from July 15.
The new regulation will not allow the import, manufacture and sale of equipment that does not meet minimum energy efficiency levels.
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Why does climbing Mount Everest have to start at midnight?
Only by setting out at midnight do you stand a chance of climbing Everest. If you wait until dawn to get there, you may never return.
Scientific works
The Great Underground Constructions of the Ancient World
Hundreds, even thousands of years ago, when there was no modern equipment, people built spectacular underground structures.
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Why don't passengers parachute to escape when a civil plane crashes?
Before designing passenger planes, parachutes were not considered for passengers, and even the crew did not have parachutes.
Space science
How do astronauts weigh when floating in space?
On the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts use specialized Russian and American equipment to measure body mass instead of weight.
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Discovered a place containing a giant 'red treasure' many times larger than an underground mine, which can be recycled infinitely
A 97-year-old mining company is turning what would otherwise be discarded in drawers and landfills into a precious material the world needs.
Space science
China sends 'Moon bricks' into space
On November 15, China launched the Tianzhou-8 cargo ship to deliver equipment to the Tiangong space station.
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Worst diving accident in history
A small mistake in operating equipment caused a group of divers working on a North Sea rig in 1983 to suffer an extremely painful death.
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Overwhelmed by the array of planes, tanks and 'huge' weapons at the Vietnam Military History Museum
From November 1, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum will officially open to welcome and serve visitors and offer free admission until the end of December 2024.
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Unique method of preserving fresh grapes for up to 6 months by Afghans
Gangina is a traditional method of keeping grapes and other fruits fresh for several months, by keeping them in sealed containers made of wet soil.
Flu epidemic
New characteristic discovered that makes H5N1 bird flu virus easily transmitted to humans
The study highlights the increased risk of avian influenza exposure for dairy farm workers and the need for more widespread use of personal protective equipment such as…