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The birth of a pencil
Discover science

The birth of a pencil

A writing tool that looks small, modest, even mediocre, but the impact of a pencil on humans is extremely important.

December 18, 2018
New super hard carbon, superior to diamond
Discover science

New super hard carbon, superior to diamond

US scientists have discovered a new form of super hard carbon, which can be applied more than diamond thanks to its ability to withstand pressure from all directions.

December 18, 2018
Diamond blocks are bigger than Earth
Space science

Diamond blocks are bigger than Earth

Pure diamonds can be the main component of a planet about 40 light-years from Earth and belonging to the Cancer constellation.

December 17, 2018
Miniature universe was born in the laboratory
Space science

Miniature universe was born in the laboratory

Scientists at the US National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) reconstruct some of the important events of the universe, helping to prove or reject many theories and predic…

December 17, 2018
Rare crocodiles die, India tumbles
Animal world

Rare crocodiles die, India tumbles

Three decades after being saved from the threat of extinction, the rare Indian crocodile, also known as the Gharial, is dying on the banks of the Chambal River. The fore…

December 16, 2018
'Super sand' purifies water
Environment

'Super sand' purifies water

Australian researchers say that ordinary sand, which is used to filter water in many parts of the world, can be converted into a kind of

December 16, 2018
Urban life is bad for the brain
Medicine - Health

Urban life is bad for the brain

Life in the city is linked to an increase in brain activity associated with mental illness. A new study finds that living in a city can increase activity in the brain re…

December 14, 2018
Pencil history
Science invention

Pencil history

In ancient times, Roman times (Rome), the scribe (professional religious scholar of the time) wrote on papyrus with a metal bar called stylus. When writing, it will leav…

December 14, 2018