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Chemical reaction to create more flexible material
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Chemical reaction to create more flexible material

Scientists working at the University of Edinburgh, UK and the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, can impact molecules at the nanoscale level during chemical reactions to…

December 11, 2018
Night lights hovering in the air
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Night lights hovering in the air

The Dutch designer Angela Jansen has created a unique sleek illuminator with a 'punctured' lampshade hanging in a space called the Silhouette.

December 11, 2018
Robot catch insects
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Robot catch insects

In the future, robotic shaped shapes can trap insects and turn them into electricity to run robots.

December 11, 2018
Hot air balloon set a record for altitude
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Hot air balloon set a record for altitude

Many scientists were shocked when the first time a balloon could fly into space, reaching a record high of 28.8km, more than the previous record to 6.4km.

December 11, 2018
Bathroom meets all human needs
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Bathroom meets all human needs

What will happen in 2021 when you step into the bathroom and feel the light level, plus the appropriate water temperature. All the boredom will disappear when you are wa…

December 11, 2018
Tasting food from the tongue
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Tasting food from the tongue

The 'electronic nose' discovered the smell of a companion. This is a 'word blade', a method used to 'taste' the food and identify the ingredients…

December 11, 2018