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Why is it difficult for planes to take off when the weather is too hot?
Summer is a time when everyone is on the go, but hot weather might not be good news if you're planning to fly.
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A really smart toilet, even with a camera to detect the owner's anal pattern
Together with an AI algorithm, it can tell you if you have hemorrhoids or not?
Scientific application
Successfully made 'electric nose' that can detect fake alcohol
The University of Technology Sydney's NOS.E device can not only distinguish the origin, brand and classification of alcohol, but also identify counterfeit alcohol.
Scientific application
You may not know: What is the effect of the tiny black dotted strip on the car?
The black dots gradually interfere between the two edges and the center of the glass, although small, they carry very important roles!
Environment
Cosmic ray detector detects tsunami for the first time
The detector system in a tunnel under Tokyo Bay can detect fluctuations of muons in the sea, helping to identify tsunamis.
Environment
'Decode' the deadliest island on Earth, no one dares to enter
Vozrozhdeniya became the deadliest island on Earth after the appearance of tons of deadly diseases like anthrax, as well as other strange diseases.
Life
Do non-stick pans cause cancer? What alternatives are there?
The documentary 'The Devil We Know' has revealed the amazing secret hidden behind the non-stick pan for more than half a century.
Life
The most effective 'sociers' all have these 5 habits
Whether it's in business or in your personal life, it's not what you know that matters, but rather that you have a productive relationship.
Environment
Appears a 'sky river' capable of 'breaking' a continent
The atmospheric river, also known by scientists as the heavenly river, is actually a terrifying phenomenon that threatens to collapse the largest ice shelf on the Antarc…
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Technological devices that support users to sleep deeply
As people age, not only is it difficult to fall asleep, but it also takes longer to fall into a deep sleep state.
Life
Benefits and ways to help you conquer a new language
It is estimated that between 60% - 70% of the global population speaks at least two languages. Congratulations if you are part of a global language learning community
Life
New technology helps to quickly diagnose dengue fever
The team believes that their Cygnus test kit provides a significantly improved quality of results compared to the circulating Lateral flow testing kits (LFT).
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Fabric bracelet to help reduce heat in summer
The thermoelectric fabric of a Chinese team of experts can power small devices and help reduce heat by up to 15 degrees Celsius.
Scientific application
Microsoft has solved the most annoying battery problem, but why have we never heard of it?
Batteries are incredibly useful, but there are a few downsides. For example, they can only store a certain amount of electricity; charging takes time (and not all batter…
Environment
Scientists issue 'ultimatum' about Earth's last endurance
The fight to keep the global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius has reached its final limits, according to a new report published by the world's top scientists o…