Space science
Japan experiences problems during Epsilon S rocket engine test
Japan's Epsilon S rocket engine test continued to experience combustion problems, resulting in a massive explosion and fire at the Tanegashima Space Center test site.
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Animal world
First time filming the moment an octopus shoots rocks at predatory fish
Filmmakers have captured the moment an octopus fires a rock bullet at a predatory fish while hiding in a clamshell, like a sniper.
Archeology
Vitrified fortresses found in Europe
About 200 ancient stone fortresses in Europe have been vitrified by heating, puzzling archaeologists for the past 250 years.
Photo library
Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse in South America
Astronomy lovers in South America have been treated to a solar eclipse.
Environment
Is the 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Rim affecting Vietnam?
The 6.6 magnitude earthquake that occurred on the morning of May 27 shook sparsely populated areas, including the islands of Kao and Tofua.
Discover science
Why are lithium-ion batteries easy to catch fire and explode?
Under certain conditions, lithium-ion batteries can continuously and uncontrollably heat up, leading to fire and explosion.
Biology
Fire-resistant transparent bamboo can be a 'rival' of glass
With its fast growth rate and high output, bamboo can be processed into transparency and become an effective building material to replace glass.
Scientific application
How to increase survival rate in high-rise building and apartment fire?
How you stay calm and respond during accidents such as fires can be the deciding factor between life and death.
Scientific application
Police recommend buying rope ladders and smoke masks in apartments
Fire ladders are a necessary item to safely escape from high locations when a fire occurs.
Environment
Southeast Asia is in a 'pan of fire', rewriting climate history
Temperature records are continuously being broken in Thailand, Laos, the Philippines... According to weather experts, this is something that has never happened in the pa…
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The world's largest firefighting ship balances itself in 6 seconds
The Hong Kong Fire Department spent $16 million to buy a self-balancing firefighting boat that can recover after capsizing in just a few seconds.
Environment
How does climate change fuel extreme weather?
Climate change can make heavy rains, heat waves, droughts and wildfires more severe and last longer around the world.
New technology
Thermonator - The world's first fire-breathing robot dog
Throw Flame, a US-based flamethrower company, recently introduced the world's first flamethrower-equipped robot dog.