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Concrete production is one of the leading sources of industrial pollution in the world, accounting for approximately 7% of total carbon emissions, contributing to poor air quality and overheating of the planet. A startup called CarbonCure Technologies has proposed a way to reduce this carbon pollution by injecting carbon dioxide directly into the concrete itself. […]
In autumn and winter, the body suffers from a lack of vitamins, which is why nails become brittle and even often flake. Here’s how to avoid it. Oranges It turns out that orange juice not only tones up the body in general, but also strengthens the nail plate in particular. The fact is that oranges, […]
Ukrainian artillerymen began using Indian 155-mm shells at the front. Footage of the use of these shells in Ukraine was shown by an analyst of the Ukrainian Front. A batch of this ammunition was delivered to the crews of Krab self-propelled artillery systems supplied to Ukraine from Poland. Presumably, these shells were purchased from the […]
SpaceX has launched the first Starlink satellites with direct connection to smartphones. In the future, this will facilitate the development of global connectivity and help eliminate dead zones where there is currently no connection. The six @Starlink satellites on this mission with Direct to Cell capability will further global connectivity and help to eliminate dead […]
Social network X (Twitter) has lost 71% of its value after being bought by Elon Musk, according to Fidelity. This was reported by The Guardian. By owning a stake in X Holdings, Fidelity claims that the value of its shares has decreased by 71.5%. Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion and renamed it X. During […]
The British company Firefly Green Fuels has developed an innovative aviation fuel made entirely from human waste. The new jet fuel, called Firefly, has been approved by independent regulators who said its quality is virtually indistinguishable from traditional A1 jet fuel. The company worked with experts from Cranfield University to prove that their fuel has […]
The People’s Liberation Army of China demonstrated a new Type 625 self-propelled short-range air defense missile system. This is stated in the report of the Defense Blog. These systems are designed to protect ground troops and important facilities from air threats at low altitudes, countering helicopters, low-flying aircraft and drones. The combat vehicle is armed […]
The Japanese telecommunications industry plans to deploy flying base stations in 2025. This technology, called High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), is aimed at providing wide network coverage using unmanned vehicles flying in the stratosphere. There are more than five billion Internet users in the world. However, Internet penetration remains low in some parts of Africa, […]
Over the past day, three Chinese balloons of unknown purpose flew near the Taiwanese Air Force air base. Reuters reports this with reference to a statement by the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense. “During the daily briefing on the actions of the Chinese military over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Defense said that it […]
Astronomers have discovered the unprecedented behavior of a mysterious repetitive fast radio burst. The study of this phenomenon opens up the understanding of complex cosmic phenomena that have puzzled scientists for many years. Fast radio bursts are phenomena that last for milliseconds and are characterized by bursts of extremely bright radio radiation. They usually come […]