Biology
Insects lose their sense of smell because of air pollution, humans go to pollinate plants themselves
The consequences will be what we and our children and grandchildren have to bear.
Air
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Scientific application
Development of a material that sucks up nearly 6 liters of water from the air every day
Scientists have developed a salt hydrogel that can draw large amounts of fresh water from the air in conditions of just 30% humidity.
Environment
American startup sucks CO2 from the air to make diamonds
A startup is sucking CO2 from the sky and creating diamonds. The jewels will now help us fight climate change.
Biology
Turns out, plants also know how to scream when stressed
Do not think that plants are quiet and will not make a sound when hit. It's actually our ears, don't hear their voices!
Science Events
The world's largest aircraft test flight high 4,500m
Roc transport aircraft with a wingspan of 117 m, more than twice as long as conventional commercial aircraft, successfully took off for the 4th time.
Animal world
Sparrows specialize in foraging underwater with super skills of 'diving'
The wings of this bird have a unique mechanism that allows them to both fly in the air, but can also be used as flippers underwater, allowing them to dive deep with incr…
Environment
Poland tests anti-smog sound 'cannon' to reduce pollution
In the fight against high levels of smog, Polish scientists are testing a type of sonic 'cannon,' which uses sound waves to propel harmful particles higher into the atmo…
Flu epidemic
Device to warn of the risk of Covid-19 infection at schools and offices
British scientists have developed a device that can warn of the risk of Covid-19 infection in schools and offices by measuring CO2 levels in the air.
New technology
Close-up of a super sports car that can 'transform' into an airplane, costing up to 1 million USD
A flying car capable of converting from a road vehicle to an air vehicle has been certified as airworthy in Slovakia, paving the way for mass production.
New technology
Successfully fabricated a filter to remove 99% of CO2 in the air, operating with clean hydrogen
The research team made a breakthrough in air purification technology, which could pave the way for advanced systems installed on submarines and spacecraft.
Environment
'Artificial forest' sucks 1,000 tons of CO2 per day
Scientists claim that the 'machine tree forest' has the ability to absorb C02 in the air, helping to slow down the rate of climate change.
New technology
Polish researchers create 'cannon' against haze
In the fight against smog, a group of scientists tested a 'cannon' device that uses sound waves to propel toxic particles up to help people breathe.
Scientific works
Weird design of the world's fastest plane
Although first flown more than 60 years ago, the North American X-15 is still the world's fastest manned aircraft with its distinctive design, unusual take-off and landi…
New technology
Dual drone system that can fly in the air and dive underwater
Engineers have developed a system that combines multi-wing drones and underwater drones that can be used for underwater maintenance inspection and search and rescue.
Photo library
Close-up of the process of harvesting winter ice to make 'air conditioners' for the Emperor at the end of the Qing Dynasty
Old photographs from the late Qing Dynasty depict the busy ice harvest season in Beijing.