Category: Engineering
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Exploring the shift in the earth’s core very 8.5 years
Beneath the surface of our planet, a mesmerizing dance is underway—a cyclical wobble within Earth’s core, a discovery that might hold significant implications for our understanding of Earth’s magnetic field and geophysical dynamics. Chinese scientists have unearthed a rhythmic phenomenon: every 8.5 years, the inner core of Earth exhibits a subtle wobble around its rotational…
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New revolutionary nanodrones enable targeted cancer treatment
In a world where cancer treatment breakthroughs are crucial, a team of researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has cracked a code that might change the game. Professors Sebyung Kang and Sung Ho Park, along with their ingenious team from the Department of Biological Sciences, have introduced a groundbreaking study…
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China’s High-Speed Rail vs. America’s Struggle
The global landscape of high-speed rail networks is evolving rapidly, with China emerging as a trailblazer in this transportation revolution. With over 25,000 miles of high-speed rail and ongoing expansion efforts, China’s commitment to modernizing its transportation infrastructure has been nothing short of remarkable. In contrast, the United States, once a pioneer in rail development,…
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Surprising loose bolt startles Boeing; urges 737 MAX inspection
Airplane manufacturer Boeing has urged airlines worldwide to inspect their Boeing 737 MAX airplanes for potential loose bolts, sending ripples across the aviation industry and causing the company’s shares to trade 1% down by midday. This directive was issued after an international airline discovered a loose bolt with a missing nut during routine maintenance on…
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Top 7 space technology stories of 2023 — Interesting Engineering
Space technology is advancing unprecedentedly, with new achievements and discoveries every year. From recycling oxygen in orbit to reusing rockets on Earth, from building giant telescopes to miniaturizing thrusters, from harnessing biofuels to exploring nuclear power, from observing the cosmos to spying on the planet, these are the top 7 space technology news of 2023…
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The Cheesy Charm of the Clapper
“Clap on! Clap off! Clap on! Clap off! The Clapper!” This 1980s earworm of a jingle touted a gadget to turn your lights, your TV, or any other electrical device on or off with the clap of your hands. If you watched any amount of American television back then, you probably saw the Clapper’s repetitious…
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New world-record holding cable ushers power to British homes
In yet another winning moment for clean energy advocates, the world’s longest land and subsea cable, Viking Link electricity interconnector, announced the commencement of commercial operations. National Grid, who launched the UK’s first interconnector to France in 1986, has since built five more, including a second link with France. The Viking Link, a collaborative effort…
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How Nvidia bypassed US export rules with a new gaming chip
Nvidia, the US chip giant, has unveiled a new gaming chip for the Chinese market that is designed to meet the US export restrictions on high-end artificial intelligence (AI) technology. GeForce RTX 4090 D As per Reuters, the chip, the GeForce RTX 4090 D, is a slightly modified version of the RTX 4090, which is…
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The 8 Hot Consumer Electronics Stories of 2023
Twenty-twenty-three was a transitional year for consumer electronics. It’s the year Twitter became X; the year Apple teased (but didn’t deliver) the next generation of augmented reality; the year drivers became both more aware and less optimistic of self-driving technology; the year COVID-19’s disruptions finally settled out; the year AI entered the mainstream yet, for…
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NASA’s VIPER is halfway built as the new year approaches
NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) team released an update on its quest to construct a lunar rover to explore the Moon’s surface in 2024. Halfway through assembling the flight vehicle currently, the team’s progress is available for enthusiasts to witness through web chats and watch parties hosted by NASA, an interactive behind-the-scenes look…