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In vitro fertilization for dairy cows
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In vitro fertilization for dairy cows

'Making cow embryos with in vitro fertilization technology' - an interesting, hot and attractive scientific topic has attracted the research group of master Phan Kim Ngoc

December 17, 2018
You can detect bombs
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You can detect bombs

American scientists claim they have succeeded in teaching honey bees to pick up when they smell explosive. This tiny insect can become a powerful assistant to the securi…

December 17, 2018
Two butterflies turn into one
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Two butterflies turn into one

Scientists have discovered a new butterfly in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the western United States. This creature is the result of the mating process between tw…

December 17, 2018
Learn how to make flat screens from butterflies
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Learn how to make flat screens from butterflies

Butterflies can produce many strange colors thanks to the crystal scales on their wings. If they mimic their coloring, humans can create a new kind of flat panel display…

December 17, 2018
Determining friend and foe is how?
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Determining friend and foe is how?

When it comes to distinguishing comrades and enemies based on genetic differences, humans appear to be far behind ants. These tiny insects can detect other genetic diffe…

December 17, 2018
Biodiesel production in Chiang Mai
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Biodiesel production in Chiang Mai

Since 2004, the research and production of traditional biofuel fuels, typically biodiesel, has been implemented in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, initially achieving pos…

December 17, 2018
Butterfly sanctuary in Mexico
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Butterfly sanctuary in Mexico

Millions of butterflies every year often make a very interesting migration with a journey of 4,828 km from Canada to Mexico. The Mexican Reserve, where butterflies fly f…

December 17, 2018
Leaf bug
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Leaf bug

Insects with green leaf shapes. Body length 95 mm. The upper and lower wings are long and wide, green and leaf shaped. Two wings under a fan-shaped shape, have many vein…

December 17, 2018
200 varieties of artificial plants
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200 varieties of artificial plants

With 50 laboratories of the state and the private sector and the leading Asian seedling factories (Japan, Taiwan), Da Lat is the leading country in seed production with…

December 17, 2018
Why bees cannibalism?
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Why bees cannibalism?

Bees can be evil relatives. Queen bees eat eggs of their children, worker bees also eat with their eggs. This activity can be frightening to humans, but it makes the fam…

December 17, 2018
Plant a variety of grasses for biofuel production
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Plant a variety of grasses for biofuel production

According to a study done over the years in the US, long-lived plants growing on wasteland of farmers are a very good material for biofuel production. Comfort & ecir hou…

December 17, 2018
Genes make wheat more nutritious
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Genes make wheat more nutritious

Scientists have found a way to increase protein, zinc and iron in wheat, an achievement that can help bring more nutritious food to millions of people around the world.

December 17, 2018