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Asphalt made from trees
New technology

Asphalt made from trees

Dutch scientists say that asphalt can be made using a compound found in every tree, helping to preserve the environment.

December 12, 2018
New protection layer for historical heritage
New technology

New protection layer for historical heritage

British and American experts have studied a water-repellent compound that is able to effectively protect buildings and statues of limestone of high historical value.

December 11, 2018
Extend the life of the tire with soy oil
New technology

Extend the life of the tire with soy oil

Researchers at Goodyear Tire and Rubber have recently discovered that soybean oil can help reduce the amount of petroleum used to produce tires while extending the life…

December 11, 2018
US builds 'miracle' uniform
New technology

US builds 'miracle' uniform

The idea of creating a specially-worn uniform, not only against dust, rain and snow, but also toxic chemicals and bacteria, is currently being considered by US military…

December 11, 2018
Wash clothes by sun exposure
New technology

Wash clothes by sun exposure

In the near future, washing machines may no longer appear in households when clothes are only exposed to sun.

December 11, 2018
Search for victims in disasters
New technology

Search for victims in disasters

British scientists have invented a sensing device that can detect breath and body sweat, help detect survivors buried under rubble after earthquakes and bomb explosions.

December 11, 2018
New compounds make the body transparent
New technology

New compounds make the body transparent

Scientists have successfully created a chemical that transforms the fetus and body parts into transparent blocks, allowing us to observe many activities in the living bo…

December 11, 2018
New record of photovoltaic cell performance
New technology

New record of photovoltaic cell performance

Spectrolac, a subsidiary of the US Boeing Group, has successfully developed photovoltaic cells that can convert nearly 41% of the sun's rays into it into electricity. Th…

December 11, 2018