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Who invented the car? The history of the automobileReference Discover the complex history of the automobile, from early self-propelled vehicles to Karl Benz's invention of the first modern car, and explore the key innovators who shaped the cars we drive today.
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Chinese scientists claim they have built a Death Star-inspired beam weaponChinese scientists claim they have made a converging energy beam weapon — but did they really, or have they been watching too much Star Wars?
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Supersonic passenger planes 1 step closer to return after successful Boom XB-1 test flight nears sound barrierThe demonstrator craft is an important proof-of-concept for the return of supersonic commercial operations.
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'It invites us to reconsider our notion of shadow': Laser beams can actually cast their own shadows, scientists discoverAfter discussing the quirks in 3D modeling software, where a laser beam is treated as a solid object that can cast a shadow, scientists decided to experiment in real life — and found that laser beams can indeed cast a shadow under the right conditions.
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How did the Concorde fly so fast?The Concorde was the fastest commercial plane ever flown, but its speed came with a hefty price tag.
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New 'wastewater' jet fuel could cut airplane emissions by 70%Scientists have discovered how to convert wastewater into biofuel to cut plane emissions by 70% — creating a new sustainable version of aviation fuel using biomass and agricultural waste.
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Air purifiers vs ionizers: What's the difference?REFERENCE We pit air purifiers against ionizers to get to the bottom of what each appliance really does.
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Scientists have built an AI-powered 'electronic tongue'This new device can AI to distinguish between different coffee blends or detect when food or drink may be on the verge of going bad.
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Top-secret X-37B space plane will execute 'never-before-seen maneuvers' on its descent to EarthAlthough it isn't clear what the X-37B is used for, its new maneuver would help it to evade detection and perform undetected low-passes over Earth.
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