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Toxic algae blooming on the Arab Sea
Biology

Toxic algae blooming on the Arab Sea

Research published today 4/5 shows that global warming is stimulating toxic algae to bloom, disrupting fishing activities of fishermen.

May 13, 2020
Why can snakes climb trees without slipping?
Animal world

Why can snakes climb trees without slipping?

Snakes are reptiles with deadly beauty and always attract the attention of scientists around the world. Snakes can move on many different terrain, from crawling on the g…

May 13, 2020
Robots can recharge themselves by 'eating metal'
New technology

Robots can recharge themselves by 'eating metal'

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have just announced a bold idea: Robots can recharge themselves by coming into…

May 13, 2020
What is cross-infection?
Health

What is cross-infection?

Cross-infection is the transmission of harmful microorganisms (usually bacteria and viruses) between people, from equipment to people or can occur inside the body.

March 25, 2020
Why do clothes darken when wet?
Discover science

Why do clothes darken when wet?

Clothes and fabrics become darker when wet because there is less light reflected from the material toward the user.

March 16, 2020