SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Superdeep Borehole in Landmark Deep-Earth Exploration

The drilling of China’s flrst over 10,000 meters deep borehole for scientiflc exploration began on May 30 in the Tarim Basin,northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

The operation represents a landmark in China’s deep-Earth exploration,providing an unprecedented opportunity to study areas deep beneath the surface of the planet.

With a design depth of 11,100 meters,the borehole is located in the hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert,the largest desert in China.

During the drilling process,the equipment,including drill bits and drill pipes weighing more than 2,000 tons,will be inserted deep into the Earth,penetrating through more than 10 continental strata,including the Cretaceous system.

Wang Chunsheng,a technical expert who joined the operation,said that drilling a borehole over 10,000 meters deep is a bold attempt to explore the unknown territory of the Earth and expand the boundaries of human understanding.

“The difficulty of the drilling project can be compared to a big truck driving across two thin steel cables,” said Sun Jinsheng,an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

The Tarim Basin is one of the most difficult areas to explore due to its harsh ground environment and complicated underground conditions.

Ooni Volt 12

This pizza oven is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.It is lightweight and has a weather-resistant powdercoated outer shell so you should be able to store it outside just flne.It is all-electric,meaning you won’t need to deal with stocking up on wood pellets or dealing with the charcoal ash they leave behind.You’ll be able to set precise temperatures,timers,and a top/bottom balance with ease,allowing you to cook homemade pizzas in around 90 seconds.It also has automatic heat settings and lights up inside so you can keep an eye on your cheesy treat.

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

For the eco-conscious note-taker,this smart notebook has 32 pages that are easy to wipe clean with a damp cloth when paired with Pilot Frixion pens.The flrst reusable notepad of its kind,they claim it feels just like writing on a traditional pad thanks to its special space-aged paper.Available in a variety of sizes,it’s also compatible with the Rocketbook app.This allows you to scan your notes which will then be saved into a cloud storage of your choice,so you’ll never lose your work and can easily revisit any sketches,notes,or lists in the long run.

Anker Soundcore Motion X600

This cool and relatively inexpensive portable speaker promises stereo spatial audio at an impressive 50W output.A modern-day boombox for the Spotify users among us,it is a quality choice for audiophiles everywhere.It is equipped with flve drivers and flve ampliflers placed in the gadget to create a surrounding sound around you.Remember to use the Soundcore app to alter your EQ for the best listening experience! With a purported up to 12-hour playtime,the battery should last long enough for just about any function you’re heading to or organizing,and,better yet,it features IPX7 waterproof protection for those rainy days.