Oceanography
The way scientists preserve whale hearts weighs 200 kilograms
Its body is so big that it needs a strong enough heart to survive, a heart weighing 200 kilograms!
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Oceanography
The Thua Thien - Hue and Quang Tri seas are beginning to be affected
After more than three days since the FO oil incident (a form of asphalt oil) entered the waters of Quang Nam, specialized agencies have not been able to determine the ca…
Archeology
Explore the ancient mansion of Queen Helene
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an ancient building beneath the asphalt of a parking area east of Jerusalem, outside the walls of the ancient city.
Space science
Marvel at the substance found under Pluto
The idea is still theoretical but may influence scientists' understanding of how Pluto is formed and developed.
Scientific application
Use asphalt to produce energy
If you once burn a leg when walking on hot roads, you may notice asphalt capable of absorbing solar energy. A Dutch company taking advantage of this feature collects hea…
Scientific application
Asphalt Polime: Why not?
For expressway surface, due to special requirements to ensure safety when vehicles are circulating at high speed, the use of asphalt materials suitable for manufacturing…
Scientific application
Successfully improved cooking cars and watering asphalt
Mr. Nguyen Hieu Trung, owner of Tien Dat mechanical facility (Tan Phu Thanh commune, Chau Thanh A district, Hau Giang) has successfully improved the cooking car and wate…
Environment
Asphalt flows, the dogs' boots are shoes because Europe is too hot
Europe was hot to death on August 4 with temperatures in some countries reaching a record near record, like 46oC in Portugal, while 3 people were killed in Spain because…
Environment
The asphalt road melted
The lifeguards were called to rescue a guy in England, 24 years old with asphalt
Environment
Sugar made from waste plastic, life expectancy is 10 times higher
In order to address the pollution of plastic waste in the world and save crude oil for road construction, McCartney engineers recycle plastic into a material called MR6.
Environment
Lake asphalt - Natural asphalt workshop
On Trinidad Island in the Caribbean Sea there is a special lake. There is not much water in the lake, but a lot of asphalt accumulates. Therefore, it is called asphalt l…
Environment
Pedestrians could not lift their feet because of the hot sun that made molten sugar in India
The hot sun peaks up to 51oC in India, causing the asphalt to melt, making it difficult for people to walk on the road.
Environment
Mix salt into asphalt to limit freezing on the road
Ice surface formation on asphalt roads in winter can cause unavoidable accidents.
Environment
Super volcano melted asphalt
The operation of the Yellowstone volcano in the US with high temperatures causes the asphalt to melt and the park must be temporarily closed.
Environment
The largest tar lake in the world
The Pitch is located in southwestern Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a very special lake. This is the largest and most important tar lake in the world, abou…