Chinese analog of Hyperloop successfully passes tests: the goal is — 1000 km/h
China has carried out another successful test of its Hyperloop analog, a superfast magnetic cushion train that is planned to accelerate to 1000 kilometers per hour.
The Martian interior hides an ocean of water — new discovery of the NASA InSight mission
Researchers have found evidence of liquid water beneath the surface of Mars by analyzing data from NASA’s InSight rover.
Safety first: a six-wheeled robot checks unreliable gutters instead of humans
New Zealand-based engineering company Beca has developed the PIPE-i six-wheeled robot to inspect dangerous drainage systems, replacing humans in risky environments.
«Lord, let them die a horrible death»: archaeologist finds gruesome inscriptions in Roman prison
An archaeologist has identified rare remains of a Roman prison in Corinth, Greece.
Solar panels on any surface: new light-absorbing material 150 times thinner than a silicon wafer
Researchers at Oxford University have developed an ultra-thin layer of material that can be applied to roofs, cars, and even phones to turn them into solar panels.
A third of tattoo ink is infected with bacteria — they live even in sealed packaging
The study found bacterial contamination in about 35% of commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks in the United States.
NASA Space Telescope creates 3D map of neighboring star systems to search for extraterrestrial life
Scientists have used data from NASA’s X-ray telescope to create a three-dimensional map of stars near the Sun, which will help in the search for habitable planets.
Scientists extract a record sample of the Earth’s mantle — the key to the origin of life?
A long sample of rocks from the Earth’s mantle can help unravel the mysteries of the formation of our planet and the origin of life on it.
Boeing delays the moon landing: «unskilled workers and low quality»
According to a new report by the space agency’s inspector general, NASA’s program to develop a new upper stage for the Space Launch System rocket is seven years behind schedule and significantly over budget. In addition to the main conclusion, the report contains interesting information about the project’s main contractor, Boeing,…
Underwear as an exoskeleton: scientists have created muscles from fabric
Muscles made of the fabric will allow creating an exoskeleton. In the long term, such a fabric can be embedded in clothing for additional reinforcement when lifting heavy objects, etc.
«King will die, nation will fall»: scientists decipher ancient Babylonian texts predicting potential disasters
Did everyone think of the same country?
The Moon probably had many small «siblings» orbiting the Earth in the distant past
Scientists at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have hypothesized that in the early periods of the Earth-Moon system’s existence, it could have had small companions in polar orbits.
Giant waves deep in the Earth’s interior «lift» continents, — new study
According to a new study, the impressive cliffs and high plateaus are caused by the same wave that rises in the Earth’s middle layer when continents are pushed apart.
NASA postpones SpaceX’s next manned mission due to problems with Boeing Starliner on the ISS
The next SpaceX Crew-9 mission for NASA was supposed to launch on August 18. However, the agency has announced that the target launch date has been pushed back to at least September 24. This delay will give NASA and Boeing more time to resolve problems with the Starliner spacecraft.
Gold from garbage: The Royal British Mint turns e-waste into jewelry
The Royal Mint of England has started extracting gold from old electronic circuit boards, turning it into exquisite jewelry using a chemical process.
Calendar older than the pyramids: archaeologists decipher 12,000-year-old symbols in Turkey
Archaeologists suggest that the 12,000-year-old markings on a stone pillar at Gebekli Tepe may be the oldest solar calendar in history, created to commemorate a catastrophic comet impact.
The three biggest mysteries of the Sun that still baffle astrophysicists
Despite significant progress in the study of the Sun over the past decades, scientists still face several unsolved mysteries of our star that they are seeking to solve through current and future missions.
Scent of power: scientists recreated Julius Caesar’s perfume and plan to sell it
Researchers from the Association of Culture and Tourism of Fragrances have reconstructed the «Telinum» perfume used by Julius Caesar based on historical data and archaeological findings.
100-meter tower on the Moon will provide astronauts with energy, communication and light
Honeybee Robotics has developed a unique multifunctional tower that can provide astronauts with light, power, and communication during missions to the moon.
Not so secret: astrophotographer shows China’s spy spaceplane and reveals some characteristics (photo)
In the photo, you can see two solar panels and estimate the size of the aircraft — probably 10 meters long, which means that the Chinese «flying spy» is larger than the X-37B operated by the US Space Force.
British scientists have created 3D-printed «waffle» filters that remove up to 75% of «eternal chemicals» from water
Researchers from the University of Bath in the UK have developed a new method for removing toxic «perpetual chemicals» from wastewater using specially treated ceramic grids printed on a 3D printer.
Anomalous «rain» antimatter detected on ISS — scientists suggest dark matter activity beyond the limits of modern physics
Reports of 10 antihelium nuclei colliding with the ISS have inspired theoretical physicists to speculate beyond the limits of existing scientific models.
Venus — geological twin of early Earth? New study changes the way we think about planetary evolution
Scientists have discovered that Venus’s vast plateaus, known as tesserae, may have formed through processes similar to those that created the Earth’s oldest continents billions of years ago.
Not like the others. Astronomers have spotted a star that looks like the Sun, and it’s moving in a strange way
The star V889 Hercules demonstrates an unusual rotation profile that contradicts all known models of stellar dynamics. Astronomers have discovered that its mid-latitudes rotate faster than the equator and the poles.
Biological weapons on the contrary: scientists released mosquitoes with disease-killing bacteria from a drone
Researchers have tested dropping mosquitoes infected with bacteria that fight the disease from drones. Dengue fever affects 390 million people every year, according to the WHO.
Turkey unearths 12,000-year-old shaman’s tomb — with hints of violent ancient rituals
The woman’s skull, partridge wings, and marten paws were found in the grave.
There will be no mass extinction: a bank with genetic material from the Earth is to be created on the Moon
The idea is to use the naturally cold areas of the Moon to preserve the genetic material of threatened species.
Did lightning create life? Harvard scientists have made an unexpected discovery
Scientists from Harvard University have found that lightning striking the ground from the clouds could have played a key role in creating chemical compounds necessary for life on the early Earth.
Much larger than we thought. New calculations show that the boundaries of the solar system need to be expanded
Until now, scientists have believed that the solar system ends in a hypothetical Oort cloud located at a distance of just over one light year from the Sun. However, a new study by American scientists may radically change this idea.
«We are critical infrastructure in a sense». Yevhen Dykyi about the work of Ukrainian polar explorers in the war
Yevhen Dykyi, Director of the National Antarctic Science Center (NASC), spoke about the challenges of maintaining the Ukrainian station in Antarctica during the war and the importance of continuing scientific research.
What does the Sun hide? Ancient drawings by a mathematician reveal a 400-year-old secret
Astronomers have used observations by a 17th-century German mathematician to determine the state of the solar cycle in 1607, which may help solve the mystery of the period of minimum solar activity.
James Webb Telescope discovers 13.5 billion year old galaxy — the oldest ever seen
Astronomers have discovered the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, the oldest known in the Universe, which challenges our understanding of the formation of early cosmic structures.
China launches secret spacecraft for «war» with enemy satellites
Several experts believe that China’s mysterious Shenlong reusable spacecraft may be hiding a threat.
NASA telescope spots a strange phenomenon while studying the largest cosmic explosion since the formation of the Universe
The Fermilab Space Gamma-ray Telescope has detected an unusual feature in a gamma-ray burst that may be the result of the annihilation of matter and antimatter.
Humans are to blame for sudden sharp changes in rainfall and droughts, — study
Around the world, people are noticing that rainstorms and droughts are becoming more erratic. Heavy rainfall is occurring more frequently, and dry spells are lasting longer and becoming more severe. A new study provides the first systematic observational evidence that human-caused climate change is making precipitation patterns more variable around…
60 ancient burials with strange artifacts for the afterlife found in Egypt
An archaeological expedition has discovered dozens of ancient Egyptian burials in the city of Damietta containing valuable artifacts, including bronze coins and gold figurines.
180 years ahead of time: metal from the future discovered in an ancient alchemist’s laboratory
Archaeological excavations have revealed traces of tungsten in the laboratory of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe, although this element was officially discovered only in the 18th century.
A giant space neighbor: James Webb telescope detects unique exoplanet near Earth
By weight, it is six times larger than Jupiter.
Where are you going, Moon? A natural satellite is running away from the Earth «and it’s not affecting us in the best way
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that the Moon is gradually moving away from the Earth, which leads to a slow increase in the length of the Earth’s day.
Archaeologists have found the oldest sales receipt: what was bought 3500 years ago?
It is the first time in history that someone has kept a check for so long.
«The alien mummies» found in Peru have fingerprints that do not resemble human ones
Analysis of the fingerprints of one of the controversial «alien mummies» from Peru revealed unusual diagonal grooves that may indicate the non-human origin of these mysterious remains.
Archaeologists discover chariot racing arena in ancient Spain
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a chariot racing arena and other previously unknown structures in the Roman city of Irunya-Velea in northern Spain using lidar technology.
Code that comes to life: Google models the emergence of life in the digital environment
Finally, Google has created something that multiplies faster than fake news on the Internet.
Researchers discover «battery stones» producing oxygen at the bottom of the ocean
Perhaps we need to revise our understanding of how early life on Earth evolved.
Why does time fly when we are busy? Scientists have revealed the secret of the brain
Scientists from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, have found that our brains estimate time by the number of events rather than by precise units of measurement.
How the CIA «stole the Soviet lunar probe: a covert operation during the space race
In the midst of the space race between the US and the USSR, American intelligence conducted a covert operation to study Soviet space technology by disassembling an exhibition sample of the «Luna-2» probe.
Is there life on Venus? Astronomers have found new clues
Researchers have presented new evidence of the presence of two gases closely related to life on Earth in the atmosphere of Venus.
The Amazon is on the verge of disaster: a tribe that had no contact with humanity emerged from the jungle for the first time
In Peru, members of one of the most isolated indigenous tribes in the world have fled the Amazon jungle due to loggers approaching their territories.
«Like in the Middle East». Climatologists predict total heat in Ukraine in the coming years
In July 2024, the air temperature in Ukraine is breaking records almost every day. Moreover, this heat is occurring during a 60-year climate cooling cycle. This was discussed in an interview with Forbes climatologist Svitlana Krakovska.
Fantasy vs. depression: study confirms that Dungeons & Dragons improves mental health
A new study has found that playing the popular fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has a positive effect on the psyche of participants. Scientists from Ireland propose to use this game toas a therapeutic a tool in a comprehensive approach to mental health.
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