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John Wilkins- 17th-century astronomer designed a vehicle to fly to the Moon
Scientist John Wilkins was the first to propose a manned mission to the Moon, and he once designed a winged vehicle to accomplish the goal.
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Biology
Scientists have been able to control fly brains remotely
A new study has created fruit flies that 'essentially' can be controlled remotely .
Space science
6 months of space flight causes osteoporosis equal to 20 years on Earth
A new study on osteoporosis in astronauts shows that astronauts who fly into space for about 6 months have the same level of osteoporosis as an elderly person with the d…
Conquer Mars
Scientists have designed a glider that can fly like a 'gull' on Mars!
With a wingspan of 3.35 meters, this glider can operate continuously for days on the Red Planet.
Scientific application
Sweden: Fly... by plane to work, saving 88% of the time
Tomasz Patan, co-founder of Jetson company (based in Sweden) first went to work by private jet taking off and landing
Space science
Want to 'fly' around the Moon? Hurry up and register with NASA!
Space travel is clearly for astronauts and later for the super rich, but NASA has devised a way for ordinary people to also
Science Events
NASA spacecraft is about to fly through Venus' hellish atmosphere
NASA will launch a mission to fly over Venus and plunge through the planet's harsh atmosphere in 2029.
Science Events
Hydrogen plane sets world record, can fly higher than 2,000 m
The German-based startup's 4-seater hydrogen plane has set a world record for altitude and was able to complete the first flight between
Space science
Solar sail 'bends' light to fly in space
Researchers are developing a new solar sail design that helps spacecraft navigate through space without fuel.
Discover science
Ultra-light fuel tank holds more than 150kg of hydrogen
The new fuel tank can help hydrogen aircraft fly four times farther than today's traditional fueled planes, and at the same time emit no carbon.
Environment
Why is it difficult for planes to take off when the weather is too hot?
Summer is a time when everyone is on the go, but hot weather might not be good news if you're planning to fly.
Biology
Strange phenomenon when honey bees fly over the mirror
Experts fly honey bees through tunnels fitted with mirrors in the ceiling and floor, and then observe how they fly when the mirror is hidden or exposed.
Animal world
Bats often hang upside down in the 'banana tree' position, so how do they go to the toilet?
Bats are a strange creature with a very 'heavy' way of sleeping. They swing on branches or cave walls with an extremely odd position of their heads down to the ground, l…
Animal world
Rare pigeon species that looks like an alien
The Budapest Bug-Eye Pigeon is a rare breed of pigeon, famous for its peculiar, almost alien-like appearance, with its bulging eyes, small beak, and triangular head.
Scientific application
What time of the day should people who are restless and anxious should fly?
Many people often do not know that the time of flight is also one of the factors considered to minimize potential risks in the journey.