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The US military researches bio-concrete that self-heals damage from within
The US military is working to use microorganisms in combination with construction materials such as concrete to create self-healing structures.
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Ultra-thin nano ink helps the plane become hundreds of kilograms lighter
The new ink weighs less than 0.5 grams per square meter, significantly reducing the weight of the aircraft's paint, thereby saving fuel.
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Method for producing iron from toxic red mud in 10 minutes
The German research team's new method will help produce high-purity iron from red mud, a waste product of the aluminum industry, in just 10 minutes.
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Viettel Post uses 200 robots to distribute goods instead of people: Output increases 3.5 times, personnel reduces 60%
This is the first step in Viettel Post's journey to transform into a professional, green and efficient logistics company.
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When scientists turned their research to growing wild vegetables
Purslane, stinging nettle, jasmine, wild pennywort, pennywort, bep leaves... are being researched, bred and sought to be grown commercially by scientists.
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The doctor researched growing red mushrooms with rice husks
From corn cobs and rice husks, Dr. Tran Duc Tuong researched growing red fuschia mushrooms instead of rubber sawdust, giving higher yields and better biological activity.
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Hong Kong students build the world's smallest humanoid robot
A group of Hong Kong students built a 14.1 cm tall humanoid robot that can walk on two legs and move its arms, shoulders, hips, and knees.
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Vietnamese doctor makes a sensor to detect ammonia gas
Dr. Nguyen Chung and his colleagues in Australia are researching the development of a microscopic sensor capable of detecting ammonia gas in breath, warning of health pr…
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Turn coffee grounds, sugarcane bagasse into... plant pots, chess sets
Materials that seem to no longer have any use value or have low economic value such as bagasse, sweet potatoes... can become bioplastics.
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Using straw turns saline soil into fertile agricultural land
Chinese scientists have invented a method to turn saline soil into fertile agricultural land as Beijing promotes food security.
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Research on biochar to improve soil acidity and salinity
Biochar has been researched a lot on its mechanism of reducing heavy metal concentrations in water and soil.
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Should you continue driving when your car has a punctured tire?
Most drivers affirm that if their car has a punctured tire, they should not continue driving because driving with a punctured tire can cause damage to the wheel.
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The parachute system helps planes in distress land safely
Since going into operation, the Cirrus Airframe parachute system has helped save the lives of 249 people on planes with engine problems or unexpected incidents.
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China develops boneless grass carp chips
Scientists created a new breed of grass carp with only a backbone and ribs, reducing the risk of choking when eating fish.
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New research reveals the hidden downsides of organic farming
The expansion of organic farmland may lead to greater pesticide use on surrounding conventional fields, reducing some of the environmental benefits.