Archeology
Aircraft system towing gliders to carry cargo in the air
The American startup develops a cargo system consisting of an aircraft towing a cargo glider behind with connecting wires, helping to significantly save transportation c…
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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.
Discover science
Why is the plane fitted with glider wings (Winglet)?
The appearance of turn-off wings will help reduce drag, increase the efficiency of lift and contribute to fuel savings.
Discover science
Be overwhelmed by the beauty of the 10 most expensive rollercoasters in the world
On average, to build a rollercoaster track usually costs millions of dollars.
Discover science
300-year history of hovercraft
In American war movies or action movies, you often see soldiers landing from the sea on land or moving flexibly in wetlands with a special means.
Oceanography
The octopus and sea eels turn to attack divers
Not resigned to seeing the octopus run away after being bitten off the tentacle, the eel moved its target to the filming divers.
Animal world
Accidentally proved the 200-year-old horror theory of electric eel
The legendary eel's predatory way has proven to be true.
Animal world
New discovery of the ability to control the eel's remote prey
Electric eels are always famous for injections that can paralyze any prey.
Science invention
Glider shaped jellyfish
Have you ever wondered if anything could glide in the sky like jellyfish swimming in the water? The German scientists at Festo have built such a device.
New technology
The aircraft without an engine can still reach a height of 27,000m
If successful, this special aircraft will conquer every record of previous altitude.
New technology
He makes a detachable airplane after use
The 300-kilogram e-Go with detachable parts is being manufactured in the UK.
New technology
Fly to the edge of the universe without the engine
On September 23rd in Redmond, Oregon, the Perlan 2 Glider, a small, non-powered aircraft (enough space for two pilots and some scientific instruments) was designed to fl…
New technology
The submarine supports mapping the ocean
16 underwater devices will perform exploration missions and assist in mapping the world's oceans.
New technology
Japan hopes to break world record for roller coaster ride
The new glider, called Gokurakutombo, is made of hard plastic foam and polycarbonate and weighs only 37 kg.
New technology
Airplanes are free to fly like insects
An expert team led by Professor Jun Zhang of New York University (USA) has discovered that the ability to fly in mid-air of an object may be more dependent on its weight…