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Reflective paint can keep buildings cool in the sun
A new polymer-based paint reflects almost all the sunshine, so that buildings, cars, airplanes and sun-exposed buildings are generally cool.
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Strange solar cells get energy from bacteria
This battery not only gains more power than previous devices but also works effectively in strong light and low light.
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Special concrete aerosols help prevent earthquakes
Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, developed a spray-type, environmentally-friendly concrete.
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The engine runs in the air
A team of researchers in Columbia has announced that it has successfully built steam engines that can produce energy. In theory, it can harvest all the water vapor in th…
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The world's thinnest lamp from graphene material
The latest work on graphene is known as the world's thinnest lamp.
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Blood type change after blood donation
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found a way to change donated blood types.
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Wireless antenna transplant to monitor cerebral aneurysms
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada, have transplanted a subwoofer (platinum) wireless antenna to monitor blood levels and identify cases. Im…
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Robot ice ocean survey
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC, Columbia) are developing an underwater robot to survey the oceans.