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Space science
Solar sails help spacecraft reach Mars in 26 days
A team of scientists simulated a trip to Mars and interstellar space using a solar sail made from aerographite with impressive results.
History
You may not know, solar batteries appeared 140 years ago!
Solar panels are one of mankind's greatest inventions and their history is more interesting than you might think.
Science story
Who is the 'craziest' philosopher in human history?
Philosophy, from ancient times to the present, has always contained rich schools of thought, from stoicism to nihilism.
Science invention
The world's greatest inventions in 2022
The world has faced many crises in 2022, and overcoming the biggest of them will be a huge and long-term challenge.
Discover science
Scientists are looking for a series of solutions to replace lithium batteries
The world is racing to find alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, anticipating the prospect that the demand for this type of battery will increase 60 times in just 2 de…
Discover science
The most dangerous thing in the world: Just look at it for 5 minutes and you will die, you won't be able to get close for hundreds of years!
This object is shaped like a giant leg, located in the Chernobyl area, Ukraine.
Space science
New research revives the potential for warp engines, helping to travel into space faster than the speed of light
The research report shows a new version of the warp engine, without using materials that science cannot yet
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
Concrete made from fly ash waste and glass can transmit light
A group of scientists took advantage of waste fly ash and slag at the bottom of a waste-burning power plant to combine glass to create concrete that can transmit light,…
Videos
How does an induction cooker work?
Induction cookers use induction heating (IH) technology, combined with pots and pans made of suitable materials, to cook quickly and effectively.
Science invention
China announced a breakthrough invention: Applying technology to create 'unprecedentedly durable' materials
The process is simple and cost-effective but creates materials that can be easily applied in transportation and aerospace.
Discover science
What material is the world's largest wind turbine blade made of that is 9 times stronger than steel?
Today, giant wind turbines can be seen everywhere in the world.
Scientific works
French artificial sun sets plasma record
A reactor in southern France creates and maintains hot plasma of 50 million degrees Celsius for 6 minutes continuously, reaching an important milestone that helps make f…
New technology
China moves closer to quantum chips by creating a new light source
Chinese researchers use conventional semiconductors to create a quantum light source - an important component for making quantum chips.