For the first time, scientists have captured the elusive light scattering phenomenon that occurs when a particle travels at supersonic speed. This event, known as the Mach cone, is much like the sonic boom of an airplane traveling faster than the speed of sound. Researchers recorded it using a camera system capable of capturing 100 billion frames per second, and they say the ground-breaking technology could one day be used to observe neurons firing in the brain.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is urging people to take climate change seriously before it is too late and we test the planet to its limit.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales is urging people to take climate change seriously before it is too late and we test the planet to its limit.
Could we have LIMITLESS energy in just 10 years? World's first commercial fusion reactor could be ready by 2027
California-based Tri Alpha Energy has already developed a machine that can hold hot plasma steady at 18 million°F (10 million°C) for 11.5 milliseconds. The firm will use the funds to extend this time further and at even higher temperatures, and believes that it could have the world's first commercial fusion reactor by 2027. The top image shows how the reactor will have magnets around a cigar shaped configuration that allows for firing angled plasma beams at one another. The plasma that forms from its hydrogen and boron sample is then stabilised with beams of high-energy particles.
What it's like to land on Pluto: NASA reveals stunning simulation of a journey to the dwarf planet's surface
NASA has released a stunning video of what it would be like to travel to Pluto. Created from over 100 images from the New Horizons probe, it shows the incredible journey from Earth to the barren plains of the dwarf planet. Engineers used a mix of footage from onboard cameras to create the movie.
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- The nuclear plant that can fit on the back of a truck: Radical mini reactor could power cities
- Donald Trump's FACE gives away his leadership style: Researchers say it shows an 'aggressive, dominant and powerful' man - but one prone to act unethically
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- Finally! Redheads may be getting their own emoji after an international outcry over ginger equality
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Monks had their flesh RIPPED off before burial: 1,000-year-old monastery in Sudan reveals the grisly ritual
Researchers from McMaster University in Hamilton have excavated 123 individuals from four cemeteries near the remains of a medieval Christian monastery in Sudan. The people buried in the cemeteries lived around 1,000 years ago, during a time when Christian kingdoms flourished in the area. One burial contained a mix of bones with cut marks from two individuals, made shortly after their death - a sign of defleshing.
How did that get there? Creepy photos are appearing on people's phones - and no one knows why
People around the world have been complaining on Twitter and Reddit about strange pictures appearing on their phones. Reddit users offered explanations ranging from hacking to mistakenly taking a picture of a magazine. Another potential explanation for mysterious photos appearing on people’s camera is through apps like WhatsApp.
Can YOU solve this puzzle in two moves? Tricky brainteaser involving just six matches leaves the internet perplexed
The puzzle, which comes from a new book by London-based Alex Bellos, requires you to transform two triangles made from six matches into four triangles, by moving just two matches. The key lies in the fact that the matches are allowed to overlap - but even knowing that, it'll take a few goes to solve.
Feeling lazy? Flexible 'superhero suit' reduces the energy you need to walk by 23%
Unlike the exosuits seen in superhero films, engineers at Harvard University in Massachusetts used fabric to build their suit. Made of textiles, cable-based actuation and a biologically-inspired control system, the exosuit targets specific leg joints instead of the full leg.
How Earth will end: Astronomers reveal the six cosmic catastrophes that could wipe out our planet
A researcher from Nottingham Trent University shares six cosmic catastrophes that could have the potential to destroy Earth. Daniel Brown believes that (top row, from left), moving stars, nearby supernovas and an expanding sun could wipe out humanity. Other threat include (bottom row, from left) a local gamma ray burst, an asteroid impact and solar flares. Some of these events would not destroy us, but would create a world that is almost uninhabitable. While others would make it impossible for anyone to survive.
Bizarre ice spikes across the UK baffle Brits as the country prepares to plunge into a big freeze this weekend
The ice spikes have been spotted across the UK, ahead of a warning issued by the Met Office of freezing forecasts this weekend. A Level-2 cold weather warning has been upgraded in southern England to a more serious Level-3 warning, urging 'action'. The ice spikes form when water freezes, but temperatures are not cold enough and there is a breeze. People across the UK have posted pictures of ice spikes appearing in their gardens, on Twitter.
Does the mysterious WOLF 1061c hold life? Astronomers say nearby exoplanet lies within the habitable zone
Astronomers are investigating a planet just outside of Earth’s solar system that could have the right conditions to support life. Known as Wolf 1061c, the planet sits right within the habitable zone, and is close enough for scientists to conduct ongoing studies. But, it is positioned close to the inner edge of this region, meaning it could be subjected to extreme heat that becomes trapped in its atmosphere, spurring a runaway greenhouse effect.
#Cronuts, #carnival and #Chanel: The most popular hashtags for undergrounds stations in Berlin, London, New York and Paris mapped
Tags In The City calculated the most popular hashtag used within 300 metres of each station in London, Berlin, New York and Paris. They provide fascinating insight into the local and tourist habits. In Madeleine, Paris, Chanel is the top tag, for Westbourne Park in London it's the carnival that dominates social media and visitors to Spring Street in New York keep sharing #cronut online.
Can YOU beat an AI in an intelligence test? Researchers reveal software that scores higher than the average person
Northwestern University's new computational model scores within the 75th percentile, better than the average person, on a visual reasoning test known as Raven’s Progressive Matrices. Researchers say the achievement is a step toward AI that can see and understand the world the way we do. Two examples of problems in this type of test are shown above. Each contains a matrix with one missing image. Eight options are shown in the rectangle below each problem. Choose the answer that would best fill in the missing space.
China reveals 'Sharp Sword' stealth drone that can carry two TONNES of bombs
China has revealed a stealth drone dubbed ‘Sharp Sword’ that that could be capable of dropping more than 4,000 pounds of bombs. The unmanned aerial vehicle won second place in China’s National Science and Technology Advancement Prizes, and is the first non-NATO craft of its kind, according to Popular Science . It’s said the Sharp Sword could enter service as soon as 2019-2020 for use in reconnaissance missions and for tracking foreign warships, and eventually, it could be used for combat.
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