Space science
The reason astronauts are banned from drinking in space
In times of stress, many people often think about enjoying a glass of wine to calm the mood, however, astronauts are not allowed to do so.
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Scientific application
Detection of fungal herbicides 6 times stronger than Glyphosate
Cordycepin found in Cordyceps fungus can replace the popular Glyphosate type in Vietnam banned list from April 10, 2019.
Oceanography
Explain the cause of high levels of mercury in marine fish
Mercury content - an organic compound that can cause brain damage and severe nervous system - has increased by 23% in cod and 27% in bluefin tuna caught in the Atlantic…
Environment
New energy solution: Rust clay reacts with salt water to generate electricity
Researchers have found a way to generate electricity when saltwater flows through a rusty metal surface.
AI - Artificial intelligence
The first vaccine will soon be developed by AI in the world
A team of researchers at Flinder University in South Australia has developed a new vaccine that is believed to be the first drug in the world to be completely designed w…
Biology
Detecting rare substances in frankincense by hydrolysis method
Two rare compounds Vetispirane and Guaiane sesquiterpenes in frankincense essential oil have medicinal uses and high economic value.
Discover science
Physicists have created 'impossible metal'
Physicists from Australia have discovered that the compound of tungsten and Tellurium simultaneously has the properties of metal and of electric iron, one of the
Health
Reveal 7 types of vegetables containing substances similar to anti-cancer drugs
British scientists have identified 110 molecules, mostly in vegetables, that can fight cancer.
Health
China: Detects antibacterial soap and toothpaste causing osteoporosis
According to The Hindustan Times, triclosan is a common compound, found in antibacterial soaps, toothpaste, hand washes, mouth rinses and other personal care products.
Biology
The fungus forces cicadas to mate when they lose their genitals
A parasitic fungus not only explodes cicadic belly to spread spores but also controls them to mate to death to increase infection.
Environment
The revolution is expected by the world: Plastics can be recycled into CO2 and water
Two female students have discovered a method to turn plastic into chemicals, compounds, water and are in the final pilot phase.
Health
The mechanism behind the warming effect of ginger on the body
Ginger is known to have a warming effect in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Chinese researchers have found protein regulatory networks behind this effect.
Scientific application
Vietnamese scientist finds the inhibitor of invasive weeds from rice husk
The grass and waterrod trees once harmed rice fields all over the world were inhibited by four rice husk compounds.
Health
Discover nutrition secrets in the color of tomatoes
The researchers found that the color of tomatoes is related to their antioxidant level, so the color difference determines the nutritional value of tomatoes.
Discover science
Why do new electronics smell strange when opening boxes?
The article will explain why there is a characteristic strange smell on electronic devices, cars or furniture and is it toxic to our health?