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Gravity lights
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Gravity lights

About 1.5 billion people in the world have to light with kerosene lamps, both fire and environmentally friendly.

December 11, 2018
Build a brick house made of paper
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Build a brick house made of paper

Recently, scientists at the University of Jaen in Spain have developed the idea of turning waste paper into bricks used in construction.

December 11, 2018
Contraception and HIV in cloth
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Contraception and HIV in cloth

Currently, condoms are the only product that has the potential to prevent unwanted pregnancies and is a safeguard against the spread of HIV.

December 11, 2018
Robot-shaped chain can change shape itself
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Robot-shaped chain can change shape itself

The robot is capable of folding in various shapes and angles in three dimensions, similar to the way in which biological protein molecules stack up to fit the small size…

December 11, 2018
IPhone pads can be eaten
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IPhone pads can be eaten

Owner of a bakery business in Japan, Mariko created the iPhone 5 can eat. This phone is called Senbei Survival.

December 11, 2018
Planes around the world
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Planes around the world

Currently, the longest record of 26 hours is in the Solar Impulse. However, scientists are planning to allow solar powered aircraft to fly around the globe for up to 20…

December 11, 2018
Early diagnosis device
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Early diagnosis device

Researchers at Swinburne University in Australia are developing a sensor that can detect and diagnose early cancer.

December 11, 2018
Computer vision 'boss'
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Computer vision 'boss'

US experts have released a full-fledged computer system that can deliver jobs to people through an increasingly popular form.

December 11, 2018