Space science
How do astronauts weigh when floating in space?
On the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts use specialized Russian and American equipment to measure body mass instead of weight.
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It is possible to generate energy from the body using 6G signals
Your body could become a battery for wearable devices thanks to a breakthrough in harvesting waste energy from 6G wireless communications networks.
New technology
Diamond batteries can last for thousands of years
A research team in the UK has created a carbon-14 diamond battery that can safely provide electricity with high durability for up to thousands of years.
Discover science
Neuralink tests controlling a robotic arm with thoughts
New technology from Neuralink could help paralyzed people perform simple everyday tasks without assistance.
Discover science
Scold's Bridle: The 'ghost' that haunted women in the Middle Ages
In human history, the Middle Ages are often associated with brutal forms of torture and punishment, especially for women.
New technology
Former Apple Designer Launches AI Device: A Lapel Pin Aims to Overturn the Smartphone World
Can the $699 product from former Apple employees fulfill this ambition?
Environment
Before the invention of weather forecasting, how did ancient people predict storms?
Ancient people did not have the aid of modern devices such as radar or satellites, but through deep interaction with their surroundings, they developed amazing ways of p…
Scientific works
The first quantum gravity meter appears, revealing the secret map of the underground world!
The quantum gravimeter, a device capable of revealing the secrets of the underground world, has finally appeared on the stage of human science.
Cancer
Breakthrough Research: Detecting Signs of Lung Cancer Through Breath
A device developed by Zhejiang University (China) correctly identified people with lung cancer in a recent test.
Science invention
Breakthrough invention helps fight dementia in old age
Japanese scientists have invented a brain training device that can help improve concentration and memory by stimulating the fingertips, which are considered the human 's…
Computer science
FBI warns: Never use public phone charging stations at airports and hotels
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns people not to use these free charging stations, but instead remember to bring a charger and USB cable to plug into a powe…
New technology
Scientists plan to turn dead birds into drones
American scientists are hatching a plan to turn dead birds into drones, used for patrol and surveillance purposes.
Animal world
Plover killed by peregrine falcon at 3,000m altitude
Scientists observed the highest-altitude predator display ever recorded as a plover fell into the claws of a peregrine falcon.
New technology
Octopus-inspired underwater sticky device
In testing, the adhesive device with a curved, elastic body and deformable membrane was able to maintain its strength through 100 cycles.
Conquer Mars
NASA found alien remains swimming in water?
NASA's Perseverance rover has found an incredible treasure trove of life.