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New Supersonic Plane for Commercial Flights
Boom Technology, a company founded in 2004, is working on a new supersonic aircraft that could travel from London to New York in just 3.5
China uses artificial news anchors
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at MIT have successfully flown an aircraft without the use of traditional propellers, turbines, or jets. Instead, the aircraft was
Ocean Cleanup Project: Positive Results
The Ocean Cleanup project aims to rid the oceans of the tons of human waste that float just below the surface. After six weeks of
Record Low Temperature on Earth
In 2004, a satellite measured a temperature of minus 98.6 degrees Celsius in the valleys of the East Antarctic polar plateau, setting a new record
Massive Second Coral Reef Found in Australia
A second massive coral reef has been discovered by researchers north of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The reef is estimated to be around
Plastic-eating bacteria found by researchers
Plastic has become an increasingly significant problem for the environment in recent years. However, researchers may have found a solution to this issue. They have
Salt Contains Microplastics
Plastic pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with microplastics being found in various food and drink products. Now, researchers have discovered that even salt contains
Confirmed: Pesticides Cause Bee Deaths
A scientific expert group from the EU has confirmed that certain pesticides are responsible for the decline in bee populations. This confirms what numerous studies
Tires Generate Power with Pressure and Heat
Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the US-based tire manufacturer, has unveiled a new tire designed specifically for electric cars. The BH03 tire uses both piezoelectric and
Sail-hulled Cargo Ships Harness Wind
In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of shipping, Norwegian engineer Terje Lade has developed a new type of cargo ship that uses wind
