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Solar electric car can run for 7 months without charging
Lightyear, a Dutch start-up, recently introduced the Lightyear 0 electric vehicle equipped with solar panels.
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Warp Engine: Technology brings us closer to the speed of light
The beginning of an understanding of warp engines was in 1994, when theoretical physicist Miguel Alcubierre proposed the concept of a space-warping engine.
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CO2 . battery renewable energy storage system
This CO2 battery can store renewable energy for long periods of time and release it quickly at less than half the cost of large-sized lithium batteries.
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How did NASA research create a premise for formula milk?
The scarcity of formula milk in the US is causing great public concern, but few people know the origin of this product.
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Singapore scientists develop cement made from mud and urine
Traditional Portland cement production technology still has disadvantages, creating a large source of greenhouse gas emissions, because raw materials must go through a h…
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Technology turns food waste into edible cement
Research group Kota Machida and Yuya Sakai at the University of Tokyo have developed technology to convert food waste into edible cement for construction purposes.
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New technique helps recycle wood into stronger material than steel
A team at the University of British Columbia has developed a new technique that turns waste wood into a material that is five times stronger than natural wood.
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Ultra-light foam keeps indoor temperature 10 degrees cooler
The new type of foam made from nanofibers in wood promises to help reduce indoor temperatures sharply, while saving electricity consumed by cooling devices.
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A group of students successfully made edible adhesive tape used to stick rolls
The student-made Tastee Tape helps secure the fillings in the rolls so they don't fall out while cooking and eating.
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The most luxurious hotel is 2.3 billion VND/night, only the 'super rich' can 'lower money'
With rents from 100,000 USD/night (more than 2.3 billion VND), this place is considered one of the highest priced hotel rooms in the world.
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Do running shoes really help reduce injuries and improve training efficiency?
According to estimates, the sports shoe manufacturing industry is worth 20 billion USD. If you are a runner, you know that running shoes have never been cheap.
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Potential to synthesize drugs and artificial food from CO2
Chinese scientists have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and fatty acids.
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Unique eco-friendly plates from sea grape leaves
From the leaves of the sea vine, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuyen (Phu Yen province) has created beautiful, environmentally friendly dishes.
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How to survive a fall from a height?
If you accidentally fall from a height, what will you do to be able to survive?
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Scientists tune the anode, helping lithium-ion batteries charge to 60% in less than 6 minutes
The scientists tweaked the anode, which is usually made from graphite of lithium-ion batteries, thereby shortening the charging time.