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How is the name of a star decided?

The brightest star in a constellation is called 'alpha' as part of its scientific name. The second brightest star is known as 'beta', while the third is 'gamma'.

Curiosities about the atmosphere

The atmosphere is divided into five main layers: exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere. The atmosphere thins in each layer until the gases dissipate into space.

What happens to an airplane when it is struck by lightning?

An airplane receives, on average, two lightning strikes per year. We explain how they are able to withstand the impact of such a large amount of energy.

Astronomical calendar 2020

What astronomical events does 2020 hold for us? Eclipses of the sun and moon, meteor showers, super moons ... don't miss a thing!

5G connectivity and Beamforming: a complete traffic signaling system

While more and more mobile phones come with the new and renewed 5G connectivity, different improvements would allow to enjoy a much faster Internet connection, and above all, efficient. A good example is found in the Beamforming system.

When Samuel Morse sent the first telegram to America

The telegram became the first international communications network, and the only method of immediate transmission of messages for many decades in our country. Although it had its splendor at the end of the 19th century, today it has become a system almost sentenced to death.

They create a retractable lightsaber that cuts through steel like butter

There are those who have used the time of confinement for quite unusual goals. This is the case of a team of Youtube engineers.

The first driverless car park is nearby, but not in Spain

Apcoa, Bosch and Mercedes-Benz are preparing the world's first commercial automated parking service. We will see it soon, but far from Spain.

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Schedules of the Valencia GP of MotoGP in Cheste and how to see it

The Cheste circuit hosts this weekend, from November 4 to 6, the 2022 MotoGP Comunitat Valenciana GP. See the schedules and all the information.

"Don't talk to me!": Danni Büchner makes a clear announcement to hated party guests

Danni Büchner is invited to Sam Dylan's Halloween party. But the "Goodbye Germany" emigrant has no desire for many other party guests. And find clear words.

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