The universe could be constantly tearing apart.

Here&#8217;s Why Physicists Take the Parallel Worlds Theory Seriously

One thing is for sure: the universe we live in is enormous, with hundreds of billions of galaxies twirling through space in motion. It&#8217;s simply dizzying to think about the magnitude. This is one of the reasons why the concept of a parallel universe has gained traction, with science fiction, in particular, having a soft place for the idea that we could be living one of an unlimited number of lives. We&#8217;ve seen this concept so many times, from Rick and Morty to Star Trek, that it doesn&#8217;t feel like a far-fetched possibility for many at this point. <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/the-first-ever-evidence-of-the-multiverse" rel="dofollow">Multiverses</a> and parallel worlds are discussed in major scientific concepts such as the Big Bang, string theory, and quantum physics, with scientific theory addressing the case for universes beyond, parallel to, or remote from but mirroring our own.
In this video by the popular science YouTube channel Veritasium, Derek Muller explains why parallel worlds &#8220;probably&#8221; exist. If you&#8217;re curious to know more, make sure you watch the video above and as always, enjoy.

Physicists theorize that a micro black hole battery could solve our clean energy problem one day, according to a recent study.

Scientists explore the feasibility of micro black-hole batteries

The field of science continues—full steam ahead—to marry technological advancement and eco-friendly solutions with a micro black hole battery. Though imaginative and theoretical, generating energy and eliminating waste remains a legitimate and very real pursuit.



Wind and solar energy, according to a recently published study, remain unstable because of the unpredictability of weather. Due to the consistent level at which we consume energy, however, researchers seem to be turning their attention to creating better batteries.



What about harnessing the power of black holes? After all, stars inspired nuclear fusion. Researchers of this new study therefore wanted to explore, theoretically, the potential of “a cellular battery composed of micro black holes.”



“Let us suppose,” they began as MIT tuned in, hopefully, “hypothetically, that advanced technology could handle the formation of black holes.”



In other words, imagine if we could produce a microscopic black hole in a particle generator. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-black-hole-powered-battery-could-be-the-ultimate-clean-energy-solution">A black hole powered battery could be the ultimate clean energy solution </h3>



According to the Reissner–Nordström metric, a solution to Einstein’s field equations or the general theory of relativity, the power of black holes could be harnessed to produce clean energy. 



The two physicists who published this theoretical study explained that “such a battery would not collapse into a larger black hole because the electromagnetic repulsion would precisely offset the force of gravity.”



Though nothing can escape from a black hole, on the micro level, a tiny black hole could destroy another, which would release a certain amount of energy. A battery that weighs one kilogram could generate 470 million times the energy of a 200-kilogram lithium battery at its most efficient. 



They admit that it would be a technological leap at this moment. However, researchers just developed a paper-based battery powered by magnesium rather than lithium. In other words, there is a collective effort to find a replacement for lithium, which isn&#8217;t environmentally-friendly. 



They even think that battery technology “could follow a trajectory similar to that of computer technology.” Thus, by opening this avenue, a series of advancements could be made at a similar speed. 



These physicists gave us food for thought about where we could end up: a micro <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/largest-black-hole-in-milky-way" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">black hole</a> battery. The idea seems to “align with current predictions of fundamental physics regarding the ultimate physical limits on energy density storage.” That refers to the amount of energy stored per unit volume. It is not the same thing as energy per unit mass. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-we-would-need-however-a-particle-generator-the-size-of-a-solar-system">We would need, however, a particle generator the size of a solar system</h3>



What this indicates, overall, is that we’ve barely cracked up the potential of battery technology. And “batteries,” they state, “are expected to play a central role in promoting green technologies.”



According to the Reissner–Nordström metric, a black hole has mass and energy but does not spin, so theoretically, microscopic positively charged black holes could be brought together as well as negatively charged <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/space/milky-way-black-hole" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">black holes</a>. Due to how <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/848m-light-years-away-galaxys-cosmic-flare-reveals-dancing-black-holes" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">they interact</a>, they would generate an impressive amount of energy. Once these opposites met, they would merge and evaporate into clean energy. No greenhouse gases, in other words.



But do microscopic black holes even exist? Some say so, but regardless, we could make them in a particle generator. It doesn’t seem that one can do that yet, but we could get there, feasibly, perhaps. The physicists admit that this solution “seems quite unrealistic” because it would require “a particle generator around the size of the Solar System…but never say never.”



The study was published in&nbsp;<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hedp.2024.101099" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">High Energy Density Physics</a>.

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China&#8217;s annual demand for carbon-14 isotope used in helicobacter pylori detection is around 40 Curies, the total demand with scientific research is around 100 Curies.

Carbon-14 radioactive isotope enters mass production in China

Stock image of Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant

China claims that it has achieved success in starting mass production of a radioactive isotope –Carbon-14, which has wide ranging uses in science and medicine.



The mass production of carbon-14, as reported by state media’s China Science Daily, is being done at a commercial nuclear reactor in the eastern province of Zhejiang.



As per experts, this will end China’s near-total dependence on imports for the isotope. The country had been sourcing supplies in the past from countries like Russia, Canada, South Africa and Australia.



The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) revealed that the isotope was produced by the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant, which is run by one of its subsidiaries.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Demand and supply</h3>



As per Global Times, China&#8217;s annual demand for carbon-14 isotope used in helicobacter pylori detection is around 40 Curies, the total demand with scientific research is around 100 Curies.



A representative from the Qinshan nuclear power plant told Global Times that they can “fully meet the current domestic demand, and the final product of the carbon-14 isotope will be supplied to the market by the end of 2024.”



The carbon-14 isotope imports had been tricky for China, with supplies from Canada getting <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259822/china-passes-mass-production-milestone-carbon-14-isotope-output?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=subsection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">affected</a> in 2009 due to stoppage in production caused by the detection of a leak. The reactor had resumed production later on, but it showed how the supply could be affected.



This had led to the China Atomic Energy Authority, along with other ministries, launching a program to the make the country self-dependent on the front of medical isotopes production.



This was deemed necessary to ensure an unhindered supply for the sector.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Qinshan nuclear reactor</h3>



As per South China Morning Post, Qinshan <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/energy/kashiwazaki-kariwa-to-be-refueled" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">nuclear</a> power plant is the only facility in the country with commercial heavy water reactors. The technology for the same was given by Canada.



CNNC says that the heavy water technology allows more stable operations at high power for a longer time than other kinds of reactors.



The nuclear power plant had tied up with Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and Design Institute, and other premier institutions in the country to ensure the success of the plan.



As per <a href="http://en.people.cn/n3/2024/0422/c90000-20159675.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Global Times</a>, during the production of carbon-14, the plant also launched the mass production preparation for other isotopes &#8211; including lutecium-117 and yttrium-90- further upgrading China&#8217;s supply capability of medical isotopes.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-carbon-14-isotope-uses">Carbon-14 isotope uses</h3>



The carbon-14 isotope mass production is good news for the country’s agriculture, chemistry, medicine and biography sectors. It is these that widely use the element in detecting helicobacter pylori and pharmacokinetics research.



The isotopes are also widely used in detecting helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer, but are difficult to mass produce.



Chen Zhi, a professor from the School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, told Global Times that the achievement will lead to a reduction in the cost of related medical tests and research of new medicines.

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Called the Screw Bike, it isn&#8217;t the best-looking electrical e-bike out there, but its unique abilities certainly compensates for that.

British YouTuber makes world&#8217;s first mecanum-wheeled e-bike

Image of the creator on the world's first screw-bike

British YouTuber James Bruton has created what might be the world&#8217;s first driveable, self-balancing, omnidirectional, mecanum-wheeled electrical bike. Made from a mix of off-the-shelf and 3D-printed parts, the bike is certainly unique. 



Building on his success with an earlier prototype self-balancing conventional bicycle, the new vehicle must be seen in action to be believed. The mecanum-wheeled bike balances much like a Segway but can also move in any direction thanks to its novel wheel configuration.



However, this latest gadget is not Bruton&#8217;s first crack at the whip with the Mecanum wheels it uses. In the autumn of 2023, he also released a video of a <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/engineer-builds-self-balancing-autonomous-bicycle-in-spare-time" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">self-balancing</a> omni-wheel project.



This earlier vehicle could balance itself and move sideways without any issues, but it couldn&#8217;t move forward or backward. To this end, Bruton thought he&#8217;d try a new approach. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-combination-of-3d-and-off-the-shelf-parts">Combination of 3D and off-the-shelf parts</h3>



And so, Bruton decided to turn to mecanum-styled wheels. These differ from omni-wheels in that they have a set of rollers mounted at diagonal angles on the outer edge of the &#8220;wheel.&#8221;



While the mecanum rollers allow for free-spinning, the wheels drive the vehicle. By controlling the speed and direction of these four wheels, a vehicle equipped with four mecanum wheels can move in any direction or spin in place.



As off-the-shelf wheels are generally limited in size, Bruton was forced to design and 3D-print his own. For this particular project, he explains, he needed to make a set of four with a diameter of 14.2 inches (360 mm).



He also used timber parts and off-the-shelf parts, like ball bearings, to finish the setup. Once assembled, Bruton positioned the four wheels sideways to maintain the chassis balance rapidly. 



The wheels are propelled by electric motors connected to toothed rubber belts, enabling them to move forward or backward as required. After installing a set of rigid handlebars, a bench seat, and a charmingly dorky headlight, the Screw Bike was ready to go. 



Once activated, the bike can patiently balance in place and is surprisingly stable once the rider mounts it. Like a Segway, you can lean it left or right to start moving in either direction.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/439197167_3702761596661082_7162234191740456609_n.jpg?w=1080" alt="World's first screw-bike." class="wp-image-60122" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/439197167_3702761596661082_7162234191740456609_n.jpg 1080w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/439197167_3702761596661082_7162234191740456609_n.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/439197167_3702761596661082_7162234191740456609_n.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/439197167_3702761596661082_7162234191740456609_n.jpg?resize=768,768 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Close-up of the world&#8217;s first screw-bike wheels and body. Source: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xrobotsuk/p/C58lOqENto0/?img_index=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">xrobotsuk/Instagram</a></figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-world-s-first-mecanum-wheeled-bike">World&#8217;s first mecanum-wheeled bike</h3>



The bike can be driven forward using a twist throttle without affecting its self-balancing ability. There is a switch on the bars to go backward, and a separate set of controls allows the rider to spin the bike in place.



&#8220;Wow, this feels amazing!&#8221; exclaimed Bruton as he took his first indoor test ride on a unique machine. Despite being in his kitchen, he managed to avoid crashing into anything. 



Encouraged by his success, he then took the machine to a nearby car park to test its capabilities. He spun and glided effortlessly in all directions, thoroughly enjoying the experience. As <a href="https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/omnidirectional-wheels-motorcycle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">New Atlas</a> points out, the new bike doesn&#8217;t look particularly fast, but it must be a very interesting ride nonetheless. 



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Harbin University researchers have found a way to improve the efficiency of laser propellers using a coating of optical fibers.

New laser propulsion could power silent yet supersonic Chinese submarines

Representational stock image of a submarine. 

A new laser-based propulsion technique developed by researchers at the Harbin Engineering University in China could help the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) build silent yet superfast submarines in the future. 



The technology could also power underwater missiles and torpedoes, a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report said.



The concept of underwater laser propulsion isn’t new.  Japanese researchers first considered it more than twenty years ago. In principle, the technology works fairly simply.



Lasers are used to generate plasma inside water, which is then used to make a detonation wave by plasma expansion. The detonation wave is used to propel a craft or weapon ahead.



The greatest hurdle, though, was the application. Since detonation waves spread from a single point to all directions, scientists found it impossible to get the detonation wave to generate a force in a specific direction. This meant little progress was made on this concept until the Chinese funded extensive research.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thrust-of-a-commercial-jet-engine">Thrust of a commercial jet engine</h3>



A research team led by Ge Yang, a professor at the School of Engineering at Harbin University, has now found a way to improve the efficiency of laser propellers using a coating of optical fibers &#8211; also referred to as underwater fiber laser-induced plasma detonation wave propulsion.



Using this approach, the researchers claim to be able to generate 70,000 newtons of thrust using just two megawatts of laser power. The thrust generated is similar to that of a commercial jet engine.



In addition to generating thrust, the laser also vaporizes the seawater close to the vessel, creating bubbles on the submarine’s surface and reducing water resistance. This phenomenon, known as supercavitation, could potentially allow submarines to travel at supersonic speeds underwater.



More importantly, since the propulsion system is not mechanized, the submarine will <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/darpa-real-silent-submarine" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">not generate any noise</a>, adding to its stealth.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Research drawing US ire</h3>



To solve the problem of the detonation wave, researchers have previously proposed using working media—tiny spherical particles that travel at a high speed in one direction and, per Newton’s laws, exert an opposing force on the submarine, propelling it.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USC.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-60139" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USC.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USC.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USC.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/USC.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Washington keeps a keen eye on China&#8217;s research capabilities and Harbin University is a key target. Image credit: <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/portfolio/narvikk?mediatype=photography" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">narvikk/iStock</a></figcaption></figure>



Experiments attempted using working media and a one-watt laser generated only a small fraction of thrust than expected and were ineffective as a propulsion method. However, the laser engine designed by Ge’s team improved the output by up to four orders of magnitude.



The researchers used a device that resembled a gun barrel and adjusted its shape and internal structure to minimize the energy loss associated with the use of constraining devices.



The SCMP report added that a pair of such barrels were used to bombard the working medium particles. The protruding structures inside them reduced internal friction between shock waves.



A nuclear reactor on a submarine generates 150 MW of power, which is sufficient to power such a laser propulsion system. However, researchers still need to work on other components, such as heat dissipation of optical fibers and durability of the equipment in high salinity environments, before the tech can be transferred to real-world scenarios. 



When ready, the same technology could also power a range of underwater projectiles, missiles, and <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinese-nuclear-powered-torpedoes" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">torpedoes</a>.



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To celebrate the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first human space flight, Russian skydivers jumped from 34,500 feet.

World-record stratospheric jump: 3 Russians parachute from 34,500 feet

Mikhail Korniyenko, Denis Efremov, and Alexander Lynnik jumped out of a plane 34,500 feet above the North Pole. Normally, commercial skydiving restricts the height at which someone can jump in the range of 10-14,000 feet. These Russians more than doubled that. 



They threw themselves out of an Ilyushin-76 plane at the same height that a commercial aircraft typically flies, where the troposphere and stratosphere meet.



The second layer of our atmosphere known as the stratosphere rests between 33,000 feet and 160,000 feet. Spy planes fly in this region though engineers want to build commercial stratospheric planes. Above 50,000 feet, the weather turns out to be more stable. It gets warmer at higher altitudes in the stratosphere, so that layer of atmosphere behaves differently than the troposphere. It gets colder at higher altitudes. 



At that boundary, temperatures are about -50˚C. Though, when freefalling at 300 kph, it feels more like -70˚C. The Russian trio had to wear special heated clothing to complete their mission. 



They had to prepare for such an experience in heat and pressure chambers. Eventually, they performed a test jump at about 20,000 feet. (Tom Cruise threw himself at 25,000 feet for Mission Impossible, by the way.) 



They thought about wearing spacesuits but, instead, wore flexible heated clothing and an oxygen mask. Just before the jump, they inhaled pure oxygen to rid their blood of nitrogen to avoid issues during the freefall. 



Because falling at those heights can cause decompression sickness. Nitrogen can bubble up in the tissues due to how the body breaks down nitrogen and oxygen at that height and speed. It changes the chemical breakdown. Nitrogen bubbles can be life-threatening. These Russians, however, just got rid of the nitrogen, no problem, with a common technique. They still got frostbitten though. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-a-record-breaking-skydive-to-test-new-satellite-equipment">A record-breaking skydive to test new satellite equipment</h3>



But if you’re gonna throw yourself out of planes from impossible heights, you might as well test something. These expert skydivers experimented with a new communication system. They dropped a cheaper version of iridium (used for satellites) at a lower altitude over Barneo, a private arctic camp that closed due to the technical difficulties of landing on an ice floe. 



They successfully established a connection to a satellite using diesel generators, all the same. 



Nations might soon compete in the Arctic for resources, trade routes, and military advantage in the years to come. The organizer of this world record-breaking jump stated that they sent data with this new system. It still doesn’t compare, however, to Iridium Communications Inc., he said, a US-based company that currently covers both poles. 



To get to the North Pole, however, these Russian skydivers had to <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/freefall-red-bull-new-footage-mission" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">freefall</a> from <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/dubai-worlds-first-jet-suit-race" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">34,500 feet</a> for 2.5 minutes over a block of ice. Their parachutes opened at around 1,000 meters to cruise the final distance. They landed. They did it. They set a new world record. With frostbitten cheeks. Experiments on the communication system will continue into the next month.



Alan Eustace achieved the highest jump from 135,899 feet in 2014. Though the Russians didn&#8217;t set a world record for jumping from the highest height, they nonetheless parachuted from the Earth’s stratosphere to the North Pole. <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/dubai-worlds-first-jet-suit-race" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">They set a new world record</a>. 



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The mission is part of a project called OHISAMA (Japanese for Sun), which is on track for launch in 2025.

Japan’s mini space-based solar power plant to beam electricity home by 2025

Artist's impression of a solar power satellite concept

Japan is gearing up to test its space-based solar power station next year. The plan is on track and aimed to help the world reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.



The plans were outlined at the International Conference on Energy from Space, held in London last week.



The mission is part of a project called OHISAMA (Japanese for Sun), which is on track for launch in 2025.



An adviser at the Japanese research institute Japan Space Systems, Koichi Ijichi, shared details about the country’s plans to make a mini space-based solar power plant. The plant will wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit.



At the conference, Ijichi said, &#8220;It will be a small satellite, about 400 pounds (180 kilograms) that will transmit about 1 kilowatt of power from an altitude of 250 miles (400 kilometers).&#8221;



The planned demonstration is not anywhere close to the scale required for commercial use, however it still is a step forward.



For example, one-kilowatt of power can run a small household appliance, like a dishwasher, for around an hour, depending on its size.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mechanics">The mechanics</h3>



As per the Ijichi, the spacecraft will use an onboard 22-square-foot (2 square meters) photovoltaic panel to charge a battery. The energy stored by the battery will then be transformed into microwaves and beamed towards an antenna on Earth.



Owing to the fact that spacecraft travel very fast, approximately 17,400 mph (28,000 km/h), the antennas on Earth will have to be spread over a distance of 25 miles (40 kilometers).



The antenna systems will also have to be placed at a distance of 3 miles (5 km) from each other to allow enough energy transmission.



The researchers have already successfully demonstrated wireless transmission of solar power on the ground from a stationary source.



They plan to <a href="https://www.jspacesystems.or.jp/jss/files/2023/08/ISTS2023_SSPS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">conduct</a> the transmission from the aircraft in December.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Plans and fruition possibility</h3>



Apollo engineer Peter Glaser first described space-based solar power generation in 1968. Back then, it was thought to be science fiction as it would require huge installations in orbit – something that would be too costly.



However, experts at the recently held <a href="https://www.space.com/japan-space-based-solar-power-demonstration-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">conference</a> shared that the recent technological advancements could lead to this becoming a possibility in the near future.



It would also come in handy as a tool to thwart the growing menace of climate change, which results from the use of fossil fuels for energy needs.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earlier developments</h3>



Caltech announced <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/space-solar-power-project-completes-mission" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">earlier</a> this year that its spacecraft Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) had successfully carried out its mission.



The mission included testing three new solar power technologies, testing how to send power wirelessly in space, checking the efficiency of different solar cells, and trying out a lightweight structure to carry and support the solar cells and power transmitters.



The success of the mission paves the way for the commercial viability of space-based solar power.



Unlike Earth-based solar plants affected by weather conditions and nighttime, space-based solar power plants can collect energy from the sun continuously. 



This ensures a consistent and uninterrupted power supply, overcoming the limitations of daylight and weather fluctuations on Earth.

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In recent deepfake clips circulated on social media, two popular actors were seen asking people to vote for the main opposition party in the ongoing general elections.

India: Bollywood deepfakes pose major threat to world’s largest election

Deepfake has emerged as a real problem in today&#8217;s day and age. One main impact it can have is shifting people&#8217;s opinions, apart from other evil uses.



As India votes to elect members of the 543-seat lower house of parliament, deepfake videos of top Bollywood actors criticizing the country&#8217;s prime minister have gone viral. 



In recent AI-generated deepfake clips, popular actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh ask people to vote for the Congress party in the ongoing general elections. In a 30-second video that shows Khan and another 41-second clip of Singh, the two Bollywood actors purportedly say prime minister Narendra Modi failed to keep campaign promises and failed to address critical economic issues during his two terms as prime minister, reported <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/india/deepfakes-bollywood-stars-spark-worries-ai-meddling-india-election-2024-04-22/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Reuters</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-than-half-a-million-views">More than half a million views</h3>



Both clips, which end with the slogan &#8220;vote for justice, vote for Congress,&#8221; have been viewed more than half a million times since last week. The spread of such deepfake clips highlights how AI-generated content can influence the world&#8217;s largest election, which started on Friday and will continue until June. 



India is not the only country where deepfakes are being used in the polls. It has been increasingly used in the US, Pakistan, Indonesia and other parts of the world.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ai-generated-clips-can-influence-voters">AI-generated clips can influence voters</h3>



Such deepfake clips have the potential to influence people to vote for one party as most voters won&#8217;t believe that these are not real videos of popular actors. Previously, campaigning in India&#8217;s elections used to happen traditionally and parties were primarily focused on public rallies and door-to-door campaigns. But since the last general elections, social media has become a key platform for campaigning. Altered videos of leaders have been used earlier to manipulate voters but this is the first time <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/emo-alibaba-researchers-breathe-life-into-portraits-with-new-ai-tool" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">AI-generated content</a> is being used to influence voters in India&#8217;s general elections.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ranveer-files-fir">Ranveer files FIR</h3>



Khan and Singh both have said the clips are fake, while social media platforms X and Facebook maintain that the clips are altered or manipulated. On Monday, Singh filed an FIR against his AI-generated deepfake video circulating on social media. 



&#8220;Yes, we have filed the police complaint and FIR has been lodged against the handle that was promoting the AI-generated deepfake video of Ranveer Singh,&#8221; said a spokesperson for Singh. &#8220;Beware of deepfakes, friends,&#8221; wrote Singh on X last week. Khan also registered a case on April 17 against unknown persons in Mumbai for alleged impersonation and cheating for making the fake video. Facebook said that it had <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/india/deepfakes-bollywood-stars-spark-worries-ai-meddling-india-election-2024-04-22/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">deleted</a> two videos, but one of the versions was still allegedly visible. X also blocked access to the clips on Saturday but some users can still see them. According to Esya Centre and the Indian Institute of Management, India has nearly a billion voters, and almost 900 million people in the country have access to the internet. With such a large number of internet users, deepfake videos pose a major threat to the country&#8217;s polls.

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A mysterious horseshoe-shaped ancient monument containing weapons and artifacts has been discovered in Marliens, Eastern France

Mysterious horseshoe-shaped monument with weapons unearthed in France

A mysterious horseshoe-shaped ancient monument containing weapons and artifacts has been discovered in Marliens, Eastern France



Surprisingly, these artifacts do not belong to one particular historical period but many.&nbsp;



Archaeologists from the French National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP), who led the excavation work, described this unusual ancient structure as “unprecedented.” 



“This type of monument seems unprecedented and currently no comparison has been made,” revealed the translated press statement from the INRAP.&nbsp;



This suggests that no other such ancient monuments had been unearthed before this discovery. 



INRAP conducted the excavation work before expanding a gravel pit in the Ouche Valley, a tributary of the Saône River.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="6000" height="4000" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?w=1620" alt="" class="wp-image-60090" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg 6000w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?resize=300,200 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?resize=768,512 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?resize=1620,1080 1620w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_3-min_0.jpeg?resize=2048,1365 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sharp weapon-like objects were recovered from the dig. <a href="https://www.inrap.fr/un-secteur-funeraire-protohistorique-marliens-cote-d-or-17934" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pauline Rostollan, Inrap</a></figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peculiar-monument-date-yet-to-be-confirmed">Peculiar monument date yet to be confirmed</h3>



This strange monument includes three interconnecting enclosures.&nbsp;



The monument features a large bowtie-shaped structure with a circular construction in the center. It is framed by a horseshoe-shaped feature on one side and a jug-handle-shaped structure on the other.



The circular construction is roughly 11 meters (36 feet) in diameter, while the horseshoe-shaped feature is estimated to be 26 feet long (8 meters).&nbsp;



The recovered <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/40000-year-old-tools-reveals-neanderthals-secret-weapon-finds-study" rel="dofollow">artifacts</a> and weapons include flint arrowheads, protective armbands used by archers, a flint lighter, and a copper-alloy dagger. As per the press release, these relics suggest that the location was populated at different times.&nbsp;



For example, the carved flint items unearthed in a nearby ditch are thought to date from the <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/remains-stone-age-road-discovered-submerged-neolithic-site-croatian-island" rel="dofollow">Neolithic</a> era, when early human civilization began practicing agriculture.&nbsp;



Meanwhile, the weapons discovered at the site are likely to be related to the Bell Beaker civilization, which thrived some 4,500 years ago. The Bell Beaker culture, notable for its unique pottery and burial practices, is considered an important European archeological period.



Experts are currently analyzing the dating of this prehistoric monument.&nbsp;



“The only artifacts discovered in the ditches correspond to carved flint that would suggest a chrono-cultural attribution to the Neolithic period. For more precision, radiocarbon analyses are underway to specify the chronology of this monument,” noted the release.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="4000" height="3000" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?w=1440" alt="" class="wp-image-60091" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg 4000w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?resize=300,225 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?resize=768,576 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?resize=1440,1080 1440w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?resize=1536,1152 1536w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fig_9-min_0.jpeg?resize=2048,1536 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 4000px) 100vw, 4000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The bracelet was discovered during the excavation of incineration.  Luc Staniaszek, Inrap</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-other-key-findings">Other key findings </h3>



Upon closer examination, archeologists found traces of iron oxide on one of the bracelets, which suggests its potential use in igniting fires. This discovery suggests that the armband may have been used in burial activities, perhaps to facilitate funeral rites or ceremonies. However, experts have not yet confirmed this hypothesis. 



“Analyses on the composition of the copper alloy of the dagger should make it possible to establish its origin and to inform us about trade at that time,” the <a href="https://www.inrap.fr/un-secteur-funeraire-protohistorique-marliens-cote-d-or-17934" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">press release</a> added.



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The biggest enclosure was discovered with traces of a funeral pyre, including ceramic fragments, five copper-alloy pins, and an amber bead necklace.



They also discovered evidence of wells with clay linings at the bottom, presumably created during the Bronze Age.

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Insects have no muscles in their wings. Their flight capabilities depend on a complex hinge system at the base of the wings.

Gene-engineered fruit flies unravel mysterious insect flight mechanics

Representational image of the lab testing on insects' wings. 

Scientists have long been trying to decode insects&#8217; flying mechanisms. This is because insects&#8217; body structure is quite different from that of birds and bats, whose wings have evolved from forelimbs. 



Interestingly, insects do not have muscles in their wings.



A recent study by researchers at Caltech (California Institute of Technology) has described the mechanism responsible for insects&#8217; flight capabilities. 



The research team used advanced technologies and machine learning for the study, which has been published in the journal Nature.



This discovery can significantly benefit several fields, such as <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/boston-dynamics-electric-atlas-robot" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">robotics</a> and aviation.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-insect-wings-are-unique-and-special">Insect wings are unique and special</h3>



According to the researchers, insects&#8217; wings boast a unique design. They have evolved separately from arms or legs, and insects have no muscles within their wings.



Instead, their wings are powered by muscles located within their bodies. These internal muscles control the wings through a complex hinge system.&nbsp;



This hinge system has long intrigued scientists. As Michael Dickinson, Caltech&#8217;s Esther M. and Abe M. Zarem Professor of Bioengineering and Aeronautics, and executive officer for biology and biological engineering, aptly states, &#8220;The fly wing hinge is perhaps the most mysterious and underappreciated structure in the history of life.”



&#8220;If insects had not evolved this very improbable joint to flap their wings, the world would be a very different place, absent of flowering plants and familiar creatures like birds, bats—and probably humans.&#8221;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The fly study and glowing dataset</h3>



Dickinson and his colleagues focused on how an insect controls this intricate hinge system during this study. They employed a combination of high-speed videography and machine learning to analyze the wingbeats of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. 



The research team first genetically engineered the fruit flies so that the muscles controlling the wing hinge would fluoresce when activated. This allowed them to visualize the specific muscle activity during flight. 



The flies were then placed in a chamber equipped with three high-speed cameras capable of capturing a staggering 15,000 frames per second. This enabled the researchers to measure the minute movements of the wings with exceptional precision.&nbsp;



Simultaneously, a microscope focused on the fly&#8217;s thorax captured the fluorescence of the activated wing hinge muscles. By recording tens of thousands of wing movements, they created a detailed map showing how the insect’s muscles control the hinge system.



Surprisingly, an insect’s wing hinge is controlled by only 12 muscles, with just one neuron connected to each. This sounds highly efficient compared to a hummingbird&#8217;s flight system, which has the same flight abilities but utilizes thousands of neurons for similar maneuvers.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A different approach</h3>



It is important to note that previous computer models of insect flight primarily focused on describing the observed wing motion patterns. However, this new model incorporates the crucial role of the control muscles and how they influence the mechanics of the wing hinge.



&#8220;We didn&#8217;t want to just predict the wing motion; we wanted to know the role of the individual muscles,&#8221; explains Johan Melis, the study&#8217;s first author.&nbsp;He said the researchers wanted to tie together the biomechanics of the wing hinge to the neural circuits which controlled that.&nbsp;



The team aims to go beyond just mapping the mechanics of an insect’s flight. They wish to develop a comprehensive model that integrates wing hinge mechanics, the aerodynamics of flight, and even the insect&#8217;s brain circuitry. Besides, the team will extend its research to other flying insect species, including mosquitoes and bees. It will give them a deeper understanding of how variations in wing structure translate into diverse flight behaviors across the insect world.



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This innovative open-source project merges advanced technology with artistic flair.

World’s first ‘Poetry Camera’ uses AI-power to turn photos into poems

The latest in the never-ending series of artificial intelligence (AI) innovations is one for the artists, those who love the written word. Dubbed &#8220;Poetry Camera&#8221;, the AI-enabled device stays true to its name—it turns pictures into poems!



There is no end to the innovation currently happening in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. Apart from the quotidian email-writing and assignment generation, AI can now <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/vasa-1-microsofts-new-ai-tool" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">make images talk and sing</a>, <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mit-ai-predict-human-actions" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">predict future human actions</a>, <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/miss-ai-beauty-pageant" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">contest and judge AI pageants</a>, and <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/star-trek-technology-with-chatgpt" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">even recreate Star Trek technology</a>. 



Kelin Carolyn Zhang and Ryan Mather collaborated on the Poetry Camera. It is an open-source project that merges technology with artistic flair, yielding a creation that transcends boundaries in both domains.



The Poetry Camera outwardly resembles a typical Polaroid camera. However, rather than capturing photographs, it transforms the visual input it receives into evocative poems that vividly describe the shot that was captured. 



Powered by a Raspberry Pi single-board computer and leveraging OpenAI&#8217;s GPT-4 model, this <a href="https://poetry.camera/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">device</a> represents a hardware and artificial intelligence convergence.



The Raspberry Pi processes the captured images, extracting visual data which is then transmitted to the AI component. This AI module analyzes various aspects of the photo, including colors, patterns, significant elements, and even the underlying emotions conveyed.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1536" height="2048" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp?w=810" alt="" class="wp-image-60036" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp 1536w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp?resize=225,300 225w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp?resize=768,1024 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp?resize=810,1080 810w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poetrycamera_2.webp?resize=1152,1536 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A sample of a poem generated by the device. Image credits: <a href="https://poetry.camera/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Poetry Camera</a></figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-story-behind-the-camera">The story behind the camera</h3>



The camera began as a passion project for Zhang and Mather, combining their love for technology as well as the arts. 



After experimenting with multiple AI models, Mather stuck gold when he got access to GPT-3. Positive responses from family and friends made the duo refine their prototype, ultimately resulting in the final, much-hyped product.



“We don’t save any of the images or the poems digitally. There are a few reasons for that: One, it’s easier. Two: privacy. Three, it adds extra meaning to the poems if they’re like these ephemeral sorts of artifacts. If you lose it, it’s gone,” Mather says. “Everyone has a camera in their pocket through their cell phone now — we wanted to do something very different,” explained the creators.



As reported by <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/20/poetry-camera/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TechCrunch</a>, the creators of the Poetry Camera have emphasized that the device offers more than just one poetry format, and that users have the flexibility to select from a range of options, including sonnets, free verses, and haiku.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-can-you-buy-a-poetry-camera-in-the-near-future">Can you buy a Poetry Camera in the near future?</h3>



As interest in the Poetry Camera grows online, notably on TikTok, Zhang and Mather are deliberating over the future trajectory of their invention. Conceived as a personal passion project, its unprecedented popularity has spurred them to contemplate commercializing it for a wider audience.



Zhang says, “After the first 100 times people asked, we said, ‘We’re not selling it,’ but after 101 questions, we started thinking about it in more detail, wondering if we should be making it available to people. But at the same time, it’s an art project, you know? Our initial response was to leave capitalism out of it.”



Mindful of their commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption, Zhang and Mather are considering the possibility of limited product releases that prioritize quality above all else instead of rushing into mass production.

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The EV supercar has an interesting roofless, dual-cockpit design reminiscent of the 1960s &#8216;Batmobile&#8217; from TV and films.

BYD: Batmobile-style scissor-door supercar Bao 9 to enter production soon

Artist's impression of the Feng Cheng Bao 9 supercar. 

China&#8217;s electric automaker giant BYD&#8217;s Fang Cheng Bao brand has unveiled its latest concept supercar, the Super 9 (or Bao 9). Roofless and sleek in design, its dual &#8220;cockpit&#8221; look is akin to the famous 1960s Batmobile.



However, the comparison with the 1960s Batmobile ends with the dual-cockpit design of the iconic car from TV and film. According to the latest news, the Super 9/Bao 9 started as a concept but is getting ready for production soon.



According to<a href="https://www.fool.com/research/largest-ev-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> the market information</a>, Fang Cheng Bao&#8217;s parent company, BYD, is officially the world&#8217;s largest electrical vehicle (EV) maker, with a 20% market share. BYD has been increasing its global export share in the last few years, focusing mainly on the Chinese EV market.



Fang Cheng Bao is a premium brand being <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/china-byd-cheap-electric-vehicle" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">developed by BYD</a>. Currently, the brand is mainly focused on producing electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and has only released one model so far—the PHEV Bao 5 (aka the Leopard 5). 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-1960s-batmobile-inspired">1960s Batmobile inspired?</h3>



The company has previously showcased two other SUV concepts (the Leopard 3 and Leopard 8). 



The introduction of an open-top sports car in the Super 9 concept suggests that multiple vehicle lines may be produced under the Fang Cheng Bao brand in the future.



According to<a href="https://newatlas.com/automotive/fang-cheng-bao-roofless-super-9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> New Atlas,</a> the former concept Super 9 will be called the Bao 9 when/if it enters production. The name may also indicate that we could see another 8 Bao vehicles sometime in the future. It could also indicate plans for several other Leopard vehicles. 



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Besides its striking looks, the planned Super 9/Bao 9 is likely going to be a battery electric vehicle (BEV). It also appears to be a two-seater car split across duel-exposed cockpits with scissor doors.



A thin bodywork strip separates the two passengers, each sporting what appears to be carbon fiber seats. The cockpits themselves have been described as fighter-style, with the driving appearing to benefit from a Formula One-style steering wheel.



The driver&#8217;s cockpit is also well furnished with a bank of buttons and other controls on either side and below, the center console. 



<a href="https://www.fangchengbao.com/search.html?keyword=Boa%209" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Bao 9&#8217;s</a> chassis is also said to be primarily carbon fiber to reduce weight. This will be necessary given the likely weight of the battery pack needed to power the supercar. 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-bao-9-is-a-bold-concept">The Bao 9 is a bold concept</h3>



One of the Bao 9&#8217;s main design features is its apparent lack of a roof and diminutive windscreen. Both the driver and passenger are treated with smaller windscreens, making them, more or less, completely exposed to the elements when cruising around.



The Super 9/Bao 9 concept is especially unique with its roofless, dual-cockpit design. McLaren Elva and Aston Martin V12 Speedster have already released similar roofless designs.



McLaren is more interesting among the two as it channels a wall of air through the hood to create a virtual windscreen that keeps your hair in better shape while driving on the highway. However, both of these supercars are gas-guzzling monsters.



No information is publicly accessible on when the Bao 9 will be available for purchase. Still, we are confident that its release will &#8220;put a cat among the pigeons&#8221; in the EV/supercar market when it finally arrives.

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The team concentrated effort into optimizing four vital systems: fuel supply, air intake, combustion, and friction reduction.

China unveils world’s 1st diesel engine with 53.09% thermal efficiency

The world's first diesel engine with an intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09 percent. 

Since the invention of the diesel <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/a-new-internal-combustion-engine-produces-nearly-zero-harmful-emissions" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">internal combustion engine</a> 127 years ago, engineers and scientists have strived to improve its thermal efficiency.



In a markable advancement, the first <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/retrofit-diesel-engines-hydrogen-fuel" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">diesel</a> engine in history with an intrinsic thermal efficiency of 53.09 percent was unveiled by Chinese firm Weichai Power.



The firm showcased its new technology at the 2024 World Congress on Internal Combustion Engines, which commenced in Tianjin, China.



The accomplishment was recognized by TÜV SÜD, an internationally respected testing organization, and the China Automotive Technology &amp; Research Center, a specialized testing entity for Chinese internal combustion engines. 



Leading efficiency innovation



The percentage of diesel combustion energy transferred into useful engine output work without needing a waste heat recovery mechanism is known as the base engine&#8217;s thermal efficiency. The engine&#8217;s economy improves with the base engine&#8217;s increased thermal efficiency.



Weichai Power achieved a noteworthy milestone in this regard on September 16, 2020, when it unveiled a diesel engine that set a new record with a body thermal efficiency of 50.23 percent.



On January 8, 2022, the business made even more progress, raising the engine&#8217;s thermal efficiency to 51.09 percent. The company most recently achieved 52.28 percent thermal efficiency on November 20, 2022, surpassing its prior records. 



The firm compared to mainstream products, which typically achieve an average thermal efficiency of 46 percent for diesel engines on the market. Deploying thermal efficiency technology in base engines with a 52.28 percent thermal efficiency can lead to a significant 12 percent reduction in both fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.



Fine-tuning existing technologies



Weichai Power&#8217;s research team built on its prior successes by investing over 500 days of concentrated effort into optimizing four vital systems: fuel supply, air intake, combustion, and friction reduction. 



The team effectively advanced high-expansion combustion, mixed-flow pressurization, high-efficiency fuel injection, and low-resistance friction-reducing technologies.



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A significant milestone was reached due to these advancements, which were attained by little advances of 0.1 percent at a time. The attempt lead to the engine breaking through the 53 percent thermal efficiency barrier for the first time globally. Researchers claim the achievement is comparable to a human running a 100-meter race in under nine seconds.



During this research and development phase, the group received 176 invention patents and 68 utility model patents.



Decreased fuel consumption



Upgrading from a thermal <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/video/how-does-a-super-efficient-engine-that-uses-both-gasoline-and-diesel-work" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">efficiency</a> level of 45–46 percent to 53 percent can increase a diesel engine&#8217;s economy by about 14 percent. This figure is based on current estimates of diesel engine ownership in China.



This innovation results in yearly fuel savings of about 31 million tons and a decrease in carbon emissions of 97 million tons. 



A heavy-duty tractor with a yearly mileage of 155,342 miles (250,000 kilometers) can save about 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel thanks to this technology. This results in an annual savings of almost $13,529 (98,000 yuan) for the owner, given the market price of diesel fuel at $1.08 (7.8 yuan) per liter.



According to the team, this technical breakthrough will benefit not only transportation but also other industries, such as construction machinery, agricultural equipment, ships, and power generation equipment, among others, adding new benefits.

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The gases erupting from the explosions have formed a cloud that is so vast that even a light ray will take 20,000 years to cross it.

The stars in a nearby galaxy are on fire and causing massive explosions

About 50 to 60 million light years away from Earth, mysterious stellar explosions occur in a galaxy named NGC 4383. The gas outflow from these cosmic blasts has 50 million times more mass than our Sun.&nbsp;



In a recently published study, researchers from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) revealed a high-resolution map of the explosions in NGC 4383.



They suggest that&nbsp;<a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/jwst-sheds-light-on-the-role-of-massive-stars-in-planetary-formation" rel="dofollow">stars in the central part</a>&nbsp;of the galaxy are exploding, causing the formation of massive clouds of gases and the release of heavy chemical elements in large amounts.



Apart from hydrogen, “The outflow is distributing into space many heavy elements, such as sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen. These are the building blocks for planets like Earth, and for life, as we know it,” Adam Watts, lead study author and a research associate at ICRAR, told&nbsp;IE.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why do stars in NGC 4383 are dying?</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/galaxy_edd986.jpg?w=1920" alt="" class="wp-image-59797" srcset="https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/galaxy_edd986.jpg 1920w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/galaxy_edd986.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/galaxy_edd986.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https://cms.interestingengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/galaxy_edd986.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gases erupting from the core of NGC 4383. Source: <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1041695" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ESO/A. Watts et al</a></figcaption></figure>



Located in the Virgo cluster, NGC 4383 is one of the nearest galaxy clusters to&nbsp;<a href="https://interestingengineering.com/space/milky-way-black-hole" rel="dofollow">the Milky Way</a>. The map gives the researchers a unique opportunity to study gas outflow in a nearby galaxy.



Gases erupt from NGC 4383 at a speed of about 447,000 mph (200 km/s). This gas outflow is so massive that it would take one 20,000 years to travel to the end of the gaseous cloud even if they were to fly a rocket at the speed of light.



“Finding outflows like this one are very rare, so every time we find a new one we get a wealth of new information that we can use to understand the physics of what is happening,” Watts said.&nbsp;



According to the researchers, these kinds of outflows occur when a galaxy forms lots of new stars very fast, and this is what has happened at the center of this NGC 4383. Shortly after they are formed, the largest stars explode luminously, forming&nbsp;<a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/supernovas-what-are-they" rel="dofollow">supernovae</a>.&nbsp;



Such explosions sweep up gas from inside the galaxy and carry it away, leading to the outflow. “The ejected gas is quite rich in heavy elements giving us a unique view of the complex process of mixing between hydrogen and metals in the outflowing gas,” Watts <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1041695" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">noted</a>.



Moreover, since this gas is the raw fuel for forming new stars, its removal by the outflow slows down the star formation process. This makes gas outflow an important factor in deciding the speed and periods for which a galaxy can continue to form stars.&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NGC 4383 is just the first of many</h3>



NGC 4383 is one of the few galaxies where researchers have been able to measure the chemical elements in the outflow. “This is very useful to inform our models about how outflows mix up the gas they are carrying out of the galaxy,” Watts said.



Outflows are made of gas with different temperatures, and each one has its advantages and disadvantages,&nbsp;



For instance, in this study, Watts and his team looked at the “hot” gas, suitable for looking for chemical elements in the outflow, but measuring the gas mass is more uncertain. In the future, they will study the “cold” gas, which gives a more accurate gas mass.



The high-resolution map that reveals this information is produced using data from MAUVE, a UV satellite that studies stars in&nbsp;<a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/what-are-constellations" rel="dofollow">Virgo and other constellations</a>.&nbsp;



However, the researchers are not going to stop with this particular map. They plan to use a similar approach to study stellar explosions in other galaxies in detail.



“We have much more data incoming that will let us study the physics of star formation within galaxies in great detail, including outflows and the pollution (release of heavy elements) of space,” Watts told&nbsp;IE.



The <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stae898" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">study</a> is published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

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The letters were written by George Mallory, the famous British mountaineer whose final expedition to Everest remains a mystery.

100-year-old letters of an Everest climber digitized for the first time

Letters written by George (right) and Ruth (left). 

Katy Green, an archivist at the University of Cambridge-based Magdalene College, has digitized the letters exchanged between Everest mountaineer George Mallory and his wife Ruth.&nbsp;



These letters were written between 1914 and 1924.



George Mallory was a world-famous mountaineer. He and his team were the <a href="https://magdalene.maxarchiveservices.co.uk/index.php/mallory-george-herbert-leigh" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">first to climb</a> to 27,300 feet (8,230 m) on Mt. Everest. They missed <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/science/mountains-5-times-the-height-of-mt-everest" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">the peak</a> by just 1,735 feet (620 m).&nbsp;



He was also the only mountaineer who took part in all three initial Everest expeditions between 1921 and 1924.&nbsp; &#8220;Mallory was a heroic figure. People like him are perhaps hard to relate to as they seem superhuman,&#8221; Katy told IE.



However, in the letters to his wife, Mallory shows a more human and relatable side, &#8220;Where he has doubts, shows he misses her and feels guilty at leaving her and the children, and outlines his hopes for the future which are similar to our own experiences,&#8221; Katy added.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-mysterious-death-of-george-mallory">The mysterious death of George Mallory</h3>



Before his third expedition in 1924, a reporter asked Mallory why he wanted to <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/man-climbed-mount-everest-more-than-anyone" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">climb Mt. Everest</a>. To this Mallory famously replied, “Because it’s there.”



Unfortunately, the expedition turned out to be his last adventure. He and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, began their journey to the summit in June, but the world never heard back from them. Their sudden disappearance sent shock waves across Britain, but nobody could find out what had happened to them.



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Whether they ever made it to the peak also remains a mystery. Irvine’s body was never found and Mallory’s was discovered 75 years later in 1999. Along with the body, three letters were also found in his Jacket’s pocket.&nbsp;&nbsp;



&#8220;The 3 letters that were found on Mallory&#8217;s body when it was discovered in 1999 were wrapped in a handkerchief and kept in his jacket pocket,&#8221; Katy told IE.



In addition to these three, Katy and her colleagues also digitized 361 letters, three sets of diary entries, two sonnets (written by George Mallory), 447 letters (written by Ruth Mallory to her husband), 21 letters, and telegrams of condolence.



Interestingly, George Mallory was an alumnus of Magdalene College, where Katy works as an archivist.



“It has been a real pleasure to work with these letters. Whether it’s George’s wife Ruth writing about how she was posting him plum cakes and grapefruit to the trenches, or it’s his poignant last letter, where he says the chances of scaling Everest are “50 to 1 against us.” They offer a fascinating insight into the life of this famous Magdalene alumnus,” Katy <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1041766" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">notes</a>.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-do-the-letters-reveal">What do the letters reveal?</h3>



When Mallory first saw Everest in 1921, he wrote the following words in his letter to Ruth, “My darling this is a thrilling business altogether &#8211; I can’t tell you how it possesses me &amp; what a prospect it is. And the beauty of it all!”



During the second Mt. Everest expedition in 1922, an avalanche killed eight Sherpas, Tibetan people living in the Himalayan region. The Sherpas are known for helping and supporting climbers in many ways during the expeditions. In one of the letters Mallory wrote after the expedition, he blamed himself for the tragic death of the Sherpas.&nbsp;



The last letter he wrote to Ruth suggests that he was confident about <a href="https://interestingengineering.com/culture/carry-poop-back-mount-everest-climbers" target="_blank" rel="dofollow">reaching the Everest</a> summit in 1924. Here is an excerpt from that letter.



“Darling I wish you the best I can &#8211; that your anxiety will be at an end before you get this &#8211; with the best news. Which will also be the quickest. It is 50 to 1 against us but we’ll have a whack yet &amp; do ourselves proud. Great love to you. Ever your loving, George.”



Ruth, on the other side, was happy for George, but she missed her husband. “I am keeping quite cheerful and happy but I do miss you a lot,” She <a href="https://magdalene.maxarchiveservices.co.uk/uploads/r/null/5/a/8/5a8e458fc9febd3107729dafd384b2f9673505de152841334ac22a16ca6cd0f7/MCPP_GM_3_2_1924_1_watermark.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">wrote</a> to her husband in one of her letters.



In her letters, she also wrote about managing the household, servants, being a landlady to their tenants, investing their money, and managing the household accounts. 



&#8220;She also expressed her views on the state of the war, how it was viewed at home, politics, religion, how they should bring up their children, the position of women in society, and her views on art and literature,&#8221; Katy said. 



Some letters from George reveal details about his experience in the army during the First World War. Also, apart from Ruth, he exchanged letters with his sister. You can read all the digitized letters <a href="https://magdalene.maxarchiveservices.co.uk/index.php/to-ruth-mallory-15-may-1922" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;

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