Environment
The 'time bomb' beneath the permafrost
Permafrost melting due to global warming brings with it many threats such as the release of greenhouse gases, fractured infrastructure and changing landscapes.
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Unbelievable images more than half a century ago of a beautiful and modern Afghanistan
Before falling into the darkness of war and violence, Afghanistan was a country that flourished in culture, education, fashion and infrastructure.
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Close-up of modern equipment and machinery inside the largest Covid-19 field hospital in Hanoi
After more than 1 month
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Portrait of the female scientist behind the success of the Astrazeneca vaccine against Covid-19
Overcoming difficulties and challenges on the way of scientific research, Sarah Gilbert and her colleagues successfully invented the Oxford/Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
Cancer
New research: Turning cancer cells into stem cells, helping to make medicine
Scientists at Hokkaido University, Japan have developed a hydrogel capable of turning cancer cells back into cancer stem cells in 24 hours.
Cancer
Researchers have found a chance to block breast cancer
Australian scientists have discovered that the oncogene AAMDC plays a role in fattening cancer cells. This study opens up treatment opportunities for women with malignan…
Cancer
Cancer can be cured with AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology
Scientists from the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca Plc, the creators of the Covid-19 vaccine, are using similar technology to develop a vaccine capable of treating…
Health
Find out how you can fight the aging process
A team of experts from 4 universities around the world has found a way to fight the aging process by killing old cells in the laboratory.
AI - Artificial intelligence
China has the first virtual student, learning by AI technology
A Tsinghua University professor said that a new virtual student applying artificial intelligence at the school can reach the cognitive level of a 12-year-old in just one…
AI - Artificial intelligence
The universal face can 'crack' many identification systems
The team of researchers in Israel say that by using AI, they can fool most biometric facial recognition technology.
Science invention
Inventing an automatic disinfectant sprayer for the prevention of Covid-19
Sao Do University (Hai Duong province) has successfully researched and manufactured a system of automatic disinfection sprayers for road motor vehicles, serving the prev…
Science invention
Russia invents special coating material that protects against radiation and heals itself
Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) are developing a nano-coating material that functions as radiation protection and self-healing.
Science invention
Inventing a cabin to carry Covid-19 patients in isolation
The cabin carrying Covid-19 patients in the isolation area was successfully invented by the research team of the University of Science and Technology, contributing to su…
Science invention
Inventing materials to help produce electricity in the human body
On July 6, scientists from Tel Aviv University (Israel) announced a nanomaterial that can 'catch' parts of the body to produce electricity.
Science invention
The toilet turns feces into energy and cryptocurrency
The BeeVi eco-friendly toilet, an invention from a university in Korea, partly makes life easier for students.