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Why do some cars not have windshields?
Cars without windshields will have an advantage in controlling airflow using aerodynamic principles. However, these cars are not suitable for everyday use.
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Oceanography
Global warming causes many marine animals to die en masse because of... cold
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well documented. But sometimes changes in wind patterns and ocean currents have counterintuitive consequences.
Environment
Discovering the role of ocean currents in ice shelf melting
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications found that ocean currents moving in winding patterns play a large role in the melting of ice shelves in Antarc…
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The strongest wind tunnels in the world
Wind tunnels have become a mainstay in the aerospace industry, helping to test the aerodynamics of countless aircraft and rockets.
Environment
Hail, deadly gusts of wind in China: Apartment and dormitory windows were torn apart, creating a horrifying scene
Severe weather in the Nanchang region (China) has killed 7 people and affected the lives of more than 313,000 people.
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A unique glass bridge winding through the clouds in China
The entire structure is made up of three interwoven wavy spheres and makes visitors feel like they are walking among a rainbow in the sky.
Scientific works
The Netherlands built the world's largest floating offshore solar farm
Dutch company Solar Duck is preparing to build the world's largest floating solar power plant with a capacity of 5 MW.
New technology
Development of a 40 MW . dual-wing floating wind turbine model
World Wide Wind Company developed a model of a vertical axis floating wind turbine with blades that rotate against each other and tilt with the wind, helping to increase…
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Explore the windiest places in the world
These are locations with frequent gusts of wind and the highest wind speeds ever recorded.
Space science
Global magnetic field strength has decreased by 9%, will Earth go the same way as Mars?
Earth's magnetic field is an indispensable protective layer for life on Earth, but in recent years European scientists have been monitoring and realizing its strength is…
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.
Environment
China first discovered coastal 'singing sand'
Singing sand - the area of sand that naturally makes sounds when the wind blows - reflects the unique beach quality of Hainan Island.
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The 'wall of wind' can blow the whole house away
The 'Wall of Wind' at Florida International University helps engineers test the strength of a building against winds of up to 257 km/h.
Environment
Sandstorms pose a serious threat to human health
Strong winds carry large amounts of sand and dust into the atmosphere, which can then travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers.
Space science
The Utopia: Is the Sun the Earth's Water Supply?
The researchers think that the solar wind produces water vapor on the asteroids. When they collide with the Earth, they provide a large amount of water.