Biology
Fabrication of new oil repellent
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have just designed the first simple process in producing very strong oil-repellent materials. The material can be…
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Biology
Discover the mystery that goes on the water
Walking on the water seems to be a miracle to humans, but it is normal for water beetles and scientists have also discovered the mystery of this miraculous ability. Curr…
Biology
'Insect tape'
At first, you may think this is a new method of catching insects, but not so, that is the name scientists put on a new type of adhesive tape with superior features, whic…
Biology
The frog legs are used many times
You want a tape that can be used many times? Indian scientists will help you to be satisfied with a special type of duct tape, modeled after the soles of the tree frog.
Biology
All cacti have leaves
Although most of the cacti appear to have no leaves on the surface, a new study confirms that all these thorny plants actually have microscopic leaves.
Biology
Why do mosquitoes walk on water and on walls?
Mosquitoes can be blood-sucking, pathogenic, uncomfortable creatures, but they have a pair of animals that no animal can: walk on the wall and walk under water.
Biology
Super glue that mimics gecko feet and mussels
Northwestern University engineers have combined the adhesion of geckos and mussels to create a new type of glue that can work in air and underwater.
Biology
Causes of insomnia due to time zone changes
Circadian watches (clock to beat sleep rhythm) regulates the time of biological functions in most high-end organisms. Anyone who flies through many different time zones…
Biology
Molecules capable of walking like people now have the ability to carry goods.
A group of researchers, led by Associate Professor Ludwig Bartels of the University of California - Riverside, are the first to design a molecule with
Biology
Building ... cell
Soon, just flying to China, you will see the first building in the world about to build a cell shape.
Biology
Aphids are also capable of diving like humans
In order to stabilize the underwater posture, divers often wear a inflatable jacket or be slightly deflated. The aphid species (Anisops deanei) specializing in backyard…
Biology
Bacteria make the world's most durable glue
Geckos, mussels and oysters must now step aside - when physicists find the owner of the world's most persistent glue, the Caulobacter crescentus species, which specializ…
Biology
The fungus looks dry but is carnivorous and prey in the most brutal way
On the surface, oyster mushrooms don't seem to be dangerous. It is also an edible fungus. However, hidden behind that gentle look is a wise and most brutal predator in t…
Animal world
Unbelievably between the four surface waters, Phu Quoc has a strange and poisonous fish
Catfish are very abundant in freshwater alluvial plains. But between the island of four sides is sea water like Phu Quoc that has catfish is toxic and strange.
Animal world
Close up of snakes specializing in biting people when they sleep, causing a terrible nightmare in Australia
Although they seem gentle on the surface, when they get angry, they will become aggressive and extremely scary.