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4 astronauts launch for ISS in historic NASA-SpaceX mission

This marks the second-ever crewed mission for Elon Musk's private space-faring firm SpaceX, after the successful launch and return of NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug...

Engineers Develop “White Cooling Paint” That Could Reduce Use of Air Conditioning

Engineers at Purdue University recently unveiled a revolutionary white paint that they claim can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit (7.8 degrees Celsius)...

Boy, 10, becomes youngest to kayak the Grand Canyon

Bodie Hilleke, 10, whose parents, Tommy and Polly Hilleke, are both experienced kayakers, joined his parents and older siblings for the 280-mile trip through the Grand...

Michigan Entrepreneur Creates World’s First Mobile Bowling Alley

Inspired by popular companies such as Amazon, Uber and Grub Hub, which relied heavily on convenience to achieve business success, a Detroit entrepreneur decided...

Combo pill alone and with aspirin lowers heart disease risk

The virtual conference, held Friday, November 13 -- Tuesday, November 17, 2020, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and...

World’s Most Energy Efficient Vehicle Can Carry a Person Halfway Around the World on One Liter of Petrol

Every year, teams from all around the world travel to a specially-built track in Sweden to test their ultra-energy-efficient vehicles designed to cover the...

A Japanese robotics startup has invented a smart mask that translates into eight languages

In conjunction with an app, the C-Face Smart mask can transcribe dictation, amplify the wearer's voice, and translate speech into eight different languages. The cutouts...

Texas opens largest indoor water park in U.S. during pandemic

The first guests arrived at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock on November 12. Currently the resort will only fill 50-percent of their...

Japanese town deploys growling “Monster Wolf” robots to scare away wild bears

The residents of Takikawa, located on the northernmost island of Hokkaido, have been increasingly concerned by the potential of bear attacks, as sightings in...

Singapore makes move to attract top global tech talent, announces new visa

Singapore is rolling out the red carpet for top talent, launching a program to initially attract 500 individuals with a proven track record of contributing...

Australia constructing giant 300-megawatt battery

The battery, known as the Victorian Big Battery Megapack, will be located in the state of Victoria, Australia's second-most populous region. The move to...

Leonids and the Taurids – Two meteor showers are bringing shooting stars and fireballs to the night sky

November is no exception, as the Leonid and Taurid meteor showers promise to light up the night sky with shooting stars and bright fireballs....

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Top spectacular natural landmarks of the world (P.486) Königssee: Picturesque lake of Bavaria

Königssee is nestled in a deep valley surrounded by towering mountains, including the Watzmann massif, which is one of the highest peaks in Germany....

Photographer Builds the World’s Fastest Drone

From the very first battery tests for the drone that Luke calls Peregrine 2, there were small fires as it struggled to cope with...

Greatest roads in the world (P.173) Taylor Highway: The taste of Alaska’s frontier spirit

As you embark on your journey along the Taylor Highway, each mile brings you closer to nature's wonders and the rich history of the...

Norway to build world’s largest hydrogen vessels

Designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company to operate in the challenging waters of the Vestfjordstrekninga fjord in the Arctic Circle, the ships are...