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How dangerous is the lost radioactive pill in Australia?
A lot of work needs to be done to find the radioactive lump, only 8mm long and 6mm in diameter, lost over a distance of 1,400km.
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How was the Pyramid of Khufu built? Scientists have finally found out the truth!
As one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramid of Khufu attracts millions of tourists every year.
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The first train to transport the most expensive material on the planet
Researchers plan to use trucks to transport containers of antimatter to laboratories in Europe by 2025.
History
Railway History: From Limestone Road to 1,200km/h 'Super Train'
Railways are one of the important inventions of mankind, a clear demonstration of the influence of science and technology on human life.
New technology
Israel builds road with wireless charging for electric vehicles
Israel's Ministry of Transport announced on November 3 that the route will feature the country's first wireless charging feature.
Space science
China unveils reusable space shuttle
China on October 29 revealed the design of the Haolong spacecraft, a commercial spacecraft used for low-cost cargo trips to the space station.
Archeology
The wheel may have been invented 6,000 years ago in Europe.
Copper miners in the Carpathian Mountains likely invented the wheel to make transporting ore easier.
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Overwhelmed by the array of planes, tanks and 'huge' weapons at the Vietnam Military History Museum
From November 1, 2024, the Vietnam Military History Museum will officially open to welcome and serve visitors and offer free admission until the end of December 2024.
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.
Space science
'Space warehouse' can be delivered anywhere on Earth
The spacecraft of American startup Inversion Space will act as a warehouse, transporting goods anywhere in just one hour.
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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.
Conquer Mars
China wants to bring Mars samples before the US
The Tianwen 3 spacecraft launched around 2030 could help China become the first country to successfully bring Martian samples to Earth.
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Norway builds the world's largest hydrogen ship
The 117 m long ship model can carry 120 vehicles, using green hydrogen for at least 85% of the route in the Arctic.
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…