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Solar power system installed under the railway
Swiss startup develops project to install detachable solar panels right under railways, expected to be deployed in 2025.
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Mysterious object believed to be an alien spacecraft has accelerated to leave the Solar System
Since its discovery, astronomers have struggled to find an explanation for the origin of this mysterious object.
Space science
Discovery suggests: Earth may escape after Sun turns into red giant
The hunt for a second Earth is going on somewhere out there in the Milky Way. Along the way, there is one planet that has caught the attention of astronomers.
Scientific application
Hybrid energy raft provides electricity to 1,000 homes per day
The raft, called HEC, harnesses wave, wind and solar energy, providing stable electricity production with a total capacity of about 1 MW.
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Rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse in South America
Astronomy lovers in South America have been treated to a solar eclipse.
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.
Space science
13.8 billion year old 'ghost' pierces the Solar System
Objects born in the first second after the Big Bang could have just whizzed past and shaken planets in the Solar System.
Space science
Europe plans to launch two satellites to create total solar eclipses on demand
European scientists are preparing to launch two satellites designed to create total solar eclipses on demand.
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.
Scientific works
Solar reactor turns water into hydrogen
In testing, the new reactor produced about 500 grams of hydrogen per day, meeting about half the electricity needs of a four-person household.
Discover science
The heat trap is hotter than 1,000 degrees Celsius thanks to sunlight
A team of ETH Zurich experts developed a heat trap that can absorb concentrated sunlight, creating extremely high levels of heat for production.
Scientific works
Factory to produce food from air in Finland goes into operation
Solar Foods' factory uses renewable electricity and feeds greenhouse gas-eating microorganisms to produce protein powders that replace milk and eggs.
Space science
Heliosphere: Invisible Guardian of the Solar System!
Hidden behind the bright light of the Sun, our Solar System is surrounded by an invisible but powerful shield called the Heliosphere.
Conquer Mars
Two 'invaders' from the edge of the Solar System are flying around Mars?
Unlike the satellite named Moon, which is part of the Earth, the two moons Phobos and Deimos of Mars have a very unique nature.