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Indonesian Oil Refinery Ablaze After Massive Explosion
A massive blaze lit up at an Indonesia oil refinery in the wee hours of Monday morning, sparking continuous flames for hours. At least five people have been seriously burned and 950 nearby residents have been evacuated. One person, a 61-year-old local, had a heart attack while evacuating and died.
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Here’s A Cool Cutaway Explaining Engine Knock And Fuel Octane
If you’re scratching your head wondering which number petrol to put in your car, don’t overthink it. Just Google the manufacturer’s recommendation and run with that. If you’re curious about what those numbers mean in a practical sense, check out this video.
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This Gross Puking Robot Is A Much Safer Way To Mix Rocket Fuel
It’s understandable that you want to be as careful as possible when handling explosive material such as rocket fuel – but manufacturing the volatile mixture requires even more care. So JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, helped create a safer way to mix explosive ingredients by building a working robotic version of human intestines.
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The New Australian Discovery That Could Replace Fossil Fuels
Australian scientists have developed a new efficient catalyst that converts carbon dioxide from the air into synthetic natural gas in a “clean” process, using solar energy.