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Unique 1,600-year-old drinking water supply system in Nepal
Fountains connected to shallow tanks and water channels from streams or underground aquifers provide abundant water sources for the people of Nepal.
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Designing the tallest earthquake-resistant building in Japan
The 325m-high Mori JP Tower is equipped with many systems to help reduce strong shaking and can withstand earthquakes up to 9 degrees.
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The mobile power plant 'packages' more than 240 solar panels
Austrian startup Solar Container launched the SolarCont mobile solar system containing 240 solar panels folded into a box as large as a standard container.
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Indian billionaire builds the world's largest clean power plant
An Indian billionaire is building the world's largest power plant, an area five times the size of Paris, visible from space, meeting the electricity needs of 16 million…
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The human brain has immune cells that separate us from primates, but it is also a weakness
A type of immune cell found only in humans that persists throughout an individual's development, remaining present even into adulthood.
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'Factory' produces 30 million mosquitoes a week, praised by Bill Gates
At this 'factory', mosquitoes are nurtured, fed and in the ideal conditions for them to grow and reproduce.
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The first successful conversion of blood type in a human kidney
Researchers have successfully changed the blood types of three donated kidneys, providing a greater chance for patients who can't find an organ source of the same blood…
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When fireflies wait forever but night never comes: Light pollution is slowly killing the planet
While many species of fireflies have adapted quite well to light pollution, some of their other relatives are struggling to reproduce and are in serious danger.
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The US develops a 3-wheeled hybrid aircraft 322 km/h
Recently, Samson Sky company (USA) has launched Switchblade, a compact 3-wheeled vehicle that can transform into an airplane with speeds up to 322 km/h.
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Why do we form false memories?
Recent studies have demonstrated how fragile human memory is. It's easy to make mistakes, and small hints can trigger false memories.
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The chicken or the egg came first - the question has the answer
'The chicken or the egg came first' - a difficult and controversial question that has long been answered. But it also brings up more conundrums.
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Aliens can talk through space using quantum physics
Although there is still no evidence of alien life, that does not mean that there are no aliens.
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The world's longest single-span suspension bridge passes the test
Luzhijiang suspension bridge about 800 m long completed the test with a convoy of 1,280 tons of cargo trucks running back and forth in 8 days.
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Japan builds power plant using fermented gas fuel from cow dung
In an effort to get the most out of farm waste, a Canadian company decided to go for the stinkiest thing you can think of. Exactly, you get what I mean!
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The James Webb and Hubble Telescopes: A Thoughtful Comparison!
James Webb's lens can see much more detail and go back in time than any other telescope in the world