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Japan develops personal identification system by... breath
Scientists from Kyushu University (Japan) have developed a type of security tool that allows personal identification through sensors.
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The dreamlike natural wonders of the world have disappeared forever in just the past 10 years
A series of wonders, famous tourist attractions have been permanently unable to return because of human impact.
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Photographer recreates photo more than 100 years old to warn about melting ice
Photographer Neill Drake recreated this photo of a glacier taken in the Arctic more than a century ago.
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The most unique river in the world: Filled with precious things only when the flood water recedes will appear more
In Canada's smallest and most remote federal territory - the Yukon there is a river called the Klondike. Just scooping up a few ladles of water in this river can change…
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Climate change can reduce the frequency of storms and tropical cyclones
Climate change appears to be reducing the likelihood of tropical cyclones around the world, researchers have found.
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Why was the Afghanistan earthquake below 6 degrees but more than 1500 people died?
The earthquake on June 22 in Afghanistan had a very large death toll, up to more than 1500, due to its shallow epicenter, taking place at night and the fragile infrastru…
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Bio-coating protects fresh food 50% longer
The coating, developed by the Rutgers School of Public Health, can be sprayed on food, washed before eating, and takes just three days to break down in the soil.
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By 2030, people will face severe drought
By the 2030s, the Amazon rainforest will lose up to 75% of its current cover.
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The world's most 'unusual' lake: There are not many countries but many countries want to own it
Although there is no water, this lake contains an unimaginable compound that any country would want.
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Sweden: Fly... by plane to work, saving 88% of the time
Tomasz Patan, co-founder of Jetson company (based in Sweden) first went to work by private jet taking off and landing
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China first discovered coastal 'singing sand'
Singing sand - the area of sand that naturally makes sounds when the wind blows - reflects the unique beach quality of Hainan Island.
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Why do some people drink coffee before going to bed and still sleep well?
There are many people who like to drink coffee in the morning and make sure not to drink coffee in the evening to avoid affecting their sleep.
Scientific application
How does the robot vacuum know how to navigate and dodge objects so skillfully?
Compact robot vacuum cleaners are becoming more and more popular in households, gradually replacing bulky vacuum cleaners.
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Interesting secret hidden under the famous banknote of the country of kangaroos
Social media users went wild after one discovered that every Australian bill has a hidden image.
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Doomsday glacier in Antarctica melts fast, climate change warning threatens catastrophic sea level rise
Climate change is having an extremely negative impact on the melting of Antarctic ice.