Biology
Strange wood with the ability to change color: Ranked among the world's top in hardness and durability, Vietnam also grows it
Thanks to its special properties, this type of wood is sold at a quite expensive price.
Durability
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Computer science
How long do CDs and DVDs last?
Some of the main factors that affect the lifespan of CDs and DVDs include: the manufacturing quality of the disc, how it is stored and handled, how it is used, and the t…
Health
Experts warn that using a thermos to store this type of water can easily cause toxicity and cancer.
To ensure health safety, as well as maintain the durability of the thermos, experts warn to remember a few important notes below.
Computer science
'Laying' diamonds onto semiconductor chips to increase durability
These chips are expected to bring unprecedented benefits such as extreme performance and super-fast heat dissipation.
Space science
NASA creates a new alloy that increases durability by 1,000 times
The GRX-810 alloy, developed using modeling and 3D printing, can withstand temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Celsius.
Environment
Concrete increases durability when 'feeding' marine life
Startup Israel develops eco-friendly concrete that becomes even stronger when marine life clings to the surface.
Science Events
Research to increase photovoltaic battery performance
The study offers a solution to restructure solar cells to increase the performance and durability of energy systems in erratic weather conditions.
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Why can't sand and sea sand be used for construction?
Sea sand and desert sand are of size, shape, and unsuitable composition as construction materials with low durability and load capacity.
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Shelf life of sunscreen
UV protection of sunscreen lenses is claimed to decrease over time.
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Why don't aircraft tires explode when landing?
Thanks to such extraordinary durable tires, each flight becomes safer.
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Finding a new green color and what it can do can surprise us
There are millions of colors in this world. So finding a new color doesn't seem to matter.
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Why is Jeans blue?
Although currently the color band of jeans is richer and more diverse, but the blue color is still the main color of jeans. Why so?
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The first time to create glass alloy
Materials researchers at Yale University (USA) have successfully developed glass alloys, which have the flexibility of plastic and solid metal.
Archeology
The secret of the ancient Roman people 's concrete
There is a fact to admit that ancient Roman people could create concrete better than what we have now.
Scientific application
Sweet solutions for plastic garbage
An Israeli researcher claims, he has found a sweet solution to a problem that is causing headaches in the world - a row of plastic goods that are discarded and stacked .…