The Legacy of the Soviet Union: A Crucial Link in China's Aviation Engine DevelopmentThe collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of an era and triggered a global redistribution of resources and technology. Russia, as the main successor to the Soviet Union, naturally took over most of the territory and military industry...

2cm Oversized Luggage Fee of 700 Yuan? Spring Airlines' "Three Overs" Luggage Sparks ControversyOn August 21st, at Shanghai Pudong Airport, a passenger was required by Spring Airlines to pay a 700 yuan oversized luggage fee because her carry-on suitcase was 2 centimeters over the allowed size. This led to an argument with the airline's ground staff at the gate...

South-to-North Water Diversion Project: A Decade of Change and a Symbol of Engineering ProwessOver the past 30 years, China has undertaken countless large-scale infrastructure projects, some of which have garnered international attention, such as the Three Gorges Dam and the South-to-North Water Diversion Project. The latter, in particular, has sparked heated debates since its inception, with some expressing concerns about its potential negative impact on the domestic environment...

A Decade of Exploration: Rosetta Unveils the Secrets of Comet 67PIn 2014, after a decade-long journey through deep space, the Rosetta spacecraft successfully reached its destination Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. This marked the first time in history that a spacecraft had ever orbited and landed on a comet...

How to Tell a "Real" from a "Fake" Inverter Air ConditionerIn the air conditioning market, inverter air conditioners have become dominant, but there are also many "fake" inverter air conditioners on the market. To avoid buying a "fake" inverter air conditioner, this article will delve into the essential differences between real and fake inverter air conditioners and provide some identification tips to help you choose a truly energy-saving inverter air conditioner...

Thailand Small Plane Crash Kills 9: No Black Box, Investigation to Rely on Witness AccountsA small plane crashed in the eastern Thai province of Chonburi on the afternoon of August 22, killing all 9 people on board. The Chinese embassy in Thailand confirmed that 5 of the passengers were Chinese nationals...

Helicopter "Air Taxi" Service Launches: Kunshan to Pudong in Just 30 Minutes, Ushering in a New Era of Low-Altitude Transportation in the Yangtze River DeltaOn the morning of August 18th, a helicopter carrying two passengers took off from the Kunshan City Aviation Terminal in Jiangsu province, embarking on a point-to-point low-altitude passenger transportation journey involving "air-ground-air" travel. After a nearly 30-minute flight, the helicopter landed at the Shanghai Pudong Xingye Flight Base at 8:58 AM...

Why Do Female Astronauts Take Birth Control? Unveiling the Secret Challenges of SpaceIn 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space, ushering in a new era. Today, countless astronauts have ventured into space, but what remains largely unknown is that the number of female astronauts is remarkably small, and almost all of them are required to take birth control pills before missions...

Chinese Scientists Bring Two "Dead" Satellites Back to Life, Even Americans Are Amazed!In today's technologically advanced world, space exploration is nothing new. China has achieved a series of milestones in space...

Ninebot Releases Multiple New Products, Ushering in a New Era of Intelligence in the Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicle IndustryOn the evening of August 22nd, Ninebot, a leading smart two-wheeled electric vehicle company, officially launched a series of new two-wheeled electric vehicle products, marking a new stage of development for the industry. The new products include the K series (Magician), the Mechanical Master MMAX2, and multiple models in the E series, achieving comprehensive upgrades in configuration, design, and intelligence, bringing users a safer, more comfortable, and convenient travel experience...

China's Space Program Creates Another Miracle: Two "Doomed" Satellites Return to Lunar Orbit, Unveiling the "Perigee Kick" Technology...

Intel officially ends development on SVT-HEVC open-source video encoder project On August 23, Intel announced it has ceased development and contributions to the SVT-HEVC open-source video encoder project, part of its Scalable Video Technology (SVT) initiative. This decision means Intel will no longer maintain, fix bugs, release new versions or updates, or accept any patch submissions for the project...