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Here’s what’s happening today:
🧯 World’s First Fireproof Fuel
🛥️ Porsche Unveils Electric Boat
🍷 5,000 Year Old Egyptian Wine
🚀 and more!
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technology
The government is backing a new project to find and keep an eye on small bits of space junk that can be pretty dangerous. Piyush Mehta, who's in charge of the project, explains that it's not about how big these bits are, but how fast they're zooming around. Even something as small as a grain of salt can be like a speeding truck. The project, funded by the U.S. government, will first figure out where these bits are and then come up with ways to track them. They're planning to create a pretend space to test everything out.
Porsche just unveiled its first electric boat for everyday water adventures. This sleek and eco-friendly watercraft combines Porsche's signature style with electric power, making it a smooth and quiet ride on the waves. The boat reflects Porsche's commitment to sustainable innovation beyond the roads. It's not just a boat; it's a statement about the future of electric mobility, even on the water.
science
Scientists have created a new kind of fuel that doesn't catch fire, making it much safer for transportation and storage. They achieved this by simply adding a few materials into the fuel, making it resistant to ignition. This is great news because it reduces the risk of accidents and fires. In the future, we might see this fireproof fuel making our daily lives safer and more secure.
Archaeologists found ancient wine, 5,000 years old, in an Egyptian tomb. The discovery gives us a peek into the past, offering insights into ancient winemaking. The tomb held jars with residue matching wine ingredients, giving scientists more understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and their love for wine. It's like a time-traveling sip into history!
Scientists flipped 350,757 coins to challenge the idea that coin tosses are always 50/50. Surprisingly, they found that a coin toss is biased based on how it starts. If heads is up, it's more likely to land heads, and vice versa. This small twist in the toss affects the outcome. The study sheds light on the physics of coin flipping and challenges our common beliefs about randomness.
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