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New solution to preserve fresh coconuts
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New solution to preserve fresh coconuts

Fresh coconut fruit drink water can be preserved from 4 to 6 weeks but still retain the natural quality - this is the solution Research Institute of oil and oil plants (…

December 16, 2018
Solution to prevent oysters clinging to boats
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Solution to prevent oysters clinging to boats

Scardino found that shellfish such as clams and oysters ... evolved in their own way so that other creatures could not cling to them. Scientists are looking for ways to…

December 16, 2018
When should I use compact fluorescent light bulbs?
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When should I use compact fluorescent light bulbs?

You hear a lot about energy-efficient compact lamps, and plan to use it to replace all the lights in the house. In fact, not every case should install this lamp.

December 16, 2018
Sediment - chronic disease of the engine
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Sediment - chronic disease of the engine

Machine death, weak operation, difficulty starting up, consuming a lot of fuel are problems caused by soot sticking in the engine. Washing this residue will help your en…

December 16, 2018
Methods of preserving some flowers after harvest
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Methods of preserving some flowers after harvest

Flowers are special products, the value of flowers depends heavily on the harvest period. Flowers to consumers must be beautiful flowers, not crushed, good quality, meet…

December 16, 2018
Replace titanium with lighter composite material
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Replace titanium with lighter composite material

Researchers from Bauman Technical University (Russia) have invented a new technique that allows the weight of space devices to be used to launch satellites.

December 16, 2018
Optical fiber
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Optical fiber

Optical fiber cables, vibrating by light, are considered as the communication system of the information superhighway. By converting billions of digital data into light s…

December 16, 2018
Successfully breeding many freshwater fish species
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Successfully breeding many freshwater fish species

In the face of the risk of many freshwater aquatic species in the lower Mekong River, it is increasingly scarce and in danger of disappearing. Recently, the Department o…

December 16, 2018
Wind, energy never runs out, but ...
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Wind, energy never runs out, but ...

Wind energy is a transitional form of solar energy, because it is the daylight that heats the atmosphere, creating a difference in temperature and pressure between diffe…

December 16, 2018
Simple solar water filtration system
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Simple solar water filtration system

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education has successfully researched and applied the filter system of saline water, alum, br…

December 16, 2018
Keep ecological balance in the soil
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Keep ecological balance in the soil

Soil is a major source of diseases for vegetables and pepper. Therefore fruit and pepper disease is called

December 16, 2018