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China Wind Turbine: China just installed a giant floating wind turbine and it could change the future of clean energy | World News

A world record-breaking floating offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 16 megawatts has been installed in China, creating an outstanding record in clean energy and offshore wind turbine technology. The wind turbine, nicknamed the “Three Gorges Pilot,” is expected to produce enough electricity to supply power to some 4,200 homes each year. Designed specifically […]

This mysterious floating lake with circular islands in India is also home to one of the world’s longest snakes

The northeastern state of Manipur contains the amazing freshwater body of Loktak Lake, known for its perfect circular floating islands called phumdis. The phumdis, which are masses of vegetation, soil, and organic matter, form an incredibly unique landscape that can be seen from outer space. Referred to as India’s “floating lake”, the Loktak Lake contains […]

Why astronauts carry plush toys into space: Baby Yoda, Snoopy and other mascots used as floating zero gravity indicators |

Plush toys travelling into space may sound unusual, yet they have quietly remained part of human spaceflight for decades. Missions conducted by organisations like NASA and companies such as SpaceX often include small soft mascots inside spacecraft cabins. These objects are known as zero gravity indicators. They begin to float once a spacecraft leaves Earth’s […]

Dubai’s beach makeover 2026 explained: Women-only beaches to night swimming, floating bridges and mega coastline expansions

From Jumeirah to Hatta: Dubai Is Quietly Reinventing Its Beaches Dubai’s iconic coastline is undergoing one of its most ambitious transformations in years, with major beach development projects already underway and more planned through the Blue and Green Spaces 2030 Roadmap unveiled at the World Governments Summit 2026. These changes are set to reshape how […]

‘Another beautiful armada floating toward Iran’: Donald Trump hopes Tehran makes a deal amid rising tension

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has said that another American “armada” is moving towards Iran, while expressing hope that Tehran would agree to a deal with Washington, adding to tensions already high in the Middle East.Speaking at a public event in Iowa, Trump said, “By the way, […]

How Bahrain’s billion-dollar waters are turning empty shores into floating villas and mega-yachts | World News

Once a niche luxury, yacht rentals in Bahrain are now transforming the nation’s tourism and leisure economy by connecting heritage islands, upscale marinas, and a rising demand for sea-based experiences/Image: Yachtzoo TL;DR: Yacht rentals and day cruises are surging in Bahrain, driven by a mix of affluent lifestyles, heritage tourism, and investor-backed infrastructure projects. Options […]

Swept 32 km by Texas floods: Woman survives four dams and floating debris; rescued clinging to tree

Women clinging on to tree (@News4SA) In a dramatic turn of events, a young woman was rescued after being swept nearly 32 km down the Guadalupe river and becoming trapped in a tree, following the devastating floods that struck parts of Texas, US, during 4th of July celebrations.According to KEN5S, the 22-year-old woman was discovered […]