Space science
The journey to transport the world's largest camera to the top of the mountain
The 3-ton digital camera overcame the journey by plane and truck to safely reach the observatory on the top of the mountain more than 2,700m high.
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Animal world
The 'parachuting beaver' campaign was unexpectedly successful 70 years ago
In the 1940s, experts used a unique relocation method using planes and parachutes to bring beavers to suitable new homes.
Discover science
Where in the world is prone to turbulence like Singapore and Qatar planes?
Scientists reveal the factors behind the turbulence that caused Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Qatar Airways planes to crash.
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Why can pilots comfortably sleep while the plane is full of passengers?
Many people wonder whether pilots can really sleep on planes, especially on long flights. The answer is yes.
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The US Air Force releases the first official photos of the 'stealth super plane' B-21!
B-21 Raider bomber, also known as
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How to deal with turbulence on a plane?
Surely everyone has experienced the feeling of anxiety, even panic, when the plane suddenly encountered turbulence overhead.
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Can passenger planes somersault in mid-air?
Experts say 360-degree flips in mid-air by large passenger aircraft require pilots to have piloting skills.
Videos
How do flights predict turbulence?
Turbulence is the movement of air created by atmospheric pressure, jet streams, air around mountains, cold or warm weather areas, or thunderstorms.
Videos
The world's first commercial space plane
Tenacity, the space plane that transports cargo to the ISS, enters the final stages of preparation for its first launch at the end of 2024.
New technology
Design of a wingless supersonic aircraft with a speed of 1,850km/h
Designer Oscar Viñal's triangular plane model looks like a spaceship, promising to shorten the flight time across the Atlantic by nearly half.
Discover science
How do planes operate in thick fog?
Dense fog can reduce visibility, forcing pilots and air traffic controllers to use special procedures for takeoff and landing.
New technology
The supersonic plane flies faster than Concorde
The US Air Force's 3,218 km/h XB-70 Valkyrie aircraft inspired the design of later civil supersonic aircraft Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144.
Photo library
Photos change the view of history
Many historical photos are evidence that things that seemed to have only recently developed existed 80 - 100 years ago.
Videos
What does the pilot do when the plane uses the autopilot system?
The autopilot system can take over the flight from start to landing, eliminating the need for the pilot to constantly use his hands.
Environment
Dubai suddenly flooded horribly: Supercars floating on the streets, planes 'surfing on the water'
Torrential rain flooded roads, homes and shopping malls in Dubai after a major storm hit the Gulf region since last weekend.