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What Are Neural Implants?
Neural implants are devices placed in or near the nervous system to record neural activity, stimulate neural tissue, or create an interface between the brain, spinal cor…
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What Is a Tokamak?
A tokamak is a doughnut-shaped magnetic-confinement device designed to hold extremely hot plasma using strong magnetic fields so controlled nuclear fusion reactions can…
Scientific application
How to build a mini generator is extremely simple.
A generator is a device that uses alternating magnetic fields to produce electricity.
New technology
Device makes dogs stop barking in 'a snap'.
Dogs that bark loudly and persistently often bother their owners and disrupt the surrounding environment. However, with this special device, the dog will stop barking im…
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Why does the clear case turn yellow after a period of use?
Clear cases for tech devices often turn yellow after a long period of use.
Technology
Why should you unplug your phone charger after use?
Unplugging your phone charger may seem like a small habit, but it plays an important role in minimizing safety risks, saving energy, and prolonging the life of your devi…
Flu epidemic
'Gas shield' protects medical staff treating Covid-19
The Air-Shield device creates a downward airflow that helps block liquid droplets containing nCoV from being sprayed from patients during treatment.
New technology
Scientists have created a generator that doesn't need fuel.
This strange generator can produce up to 10KW of electricity continuously without fuel for 24 hours a day.
New technology
Thousands of people line up to have brain chips implanted
Tech mogul Elon Musk's startup has been granted permission to test implanting chips into human brains. Thousands of applicants have already applied.
Space science
NASA opens the lid of the asteroid sample box that was stuck for months
Two jammed locks that prevented NASA from retrieving priceless asteroid samples have finally opened after a months-long process.
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Nuclear battery smaller than a coin, phone can be used for 50 years without charging
Chinese company Betavolt Technology claims to have successfully miniaturized a nuclear battery measuring 15 x 15 x 5mm, smaller than a coin, super durable and safe.
Space science
Exploring the 'Black Box of the Earth' project: A device that records the process of human extinction
Despite many advances in technology, humans still seem to be worried about the impending danger of extinction.
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Klein Bottle: Why can't Earth's water fill this magical interdimensional device?
Water on Earth, one of the planet's most precious resources, seems to be inexhaustible.
Space science
How did the Indian spacecraft survive the harsh cold on the dark side of the Moon?
India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft is on track to become the first scientific instrument to successfully survive the cold lunar night without heating.
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Scientists create a durian-flavored lollipop in virtual reality
For many years, the field of virtual reality (VR) technology development has struggled to find a way to bring all five human senses into a virtual environment.