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Why does steam cause burns worse than boiling water?
The vaporized heat causes hot steam to contain more heat energy and cause more severe burns than boiling water.
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'Energy Island'
The vast ocean contains endless energy in the form of wind, waves and sunshine. All three can be gathered on the so-called Energy Island.
Medicine - Health
Kill cancer cells by shining light on gold-paired nanocrystals
Nanoparticles (primitive genes) are very sensitive to light and the smallest amount of light can heat up this nanoparticle (primitive gene).
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You may not believe it but the replacement of the LED lamp is an incandescent light
Once upon a time, incandescent bulbs were no longer used in everyday life, on the grounds that they were extremely wasteful of electricity.
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New approach to solar energy
Solar systems often produce: either electricity or heat (in the form of steam or hot water). But a new analysis by researchers at MIT shows that: more benefits will be g…
New technology
Mysterious energy source from thermal energy battery
An invention by British scientists can significantly reduce the energy needed for heating and cooking in households. However, its principle of operation and effectivenes…
New technology
Robot can move by sea temperature
NASA has developed a new generation of underwater robots that can move based on seawater heat.