Space science
Why does the James Webb telescope have to fly 1.5 million km?
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will outperform its famous predecessor, the Hubble telescope, in many ways, including position in space.
Heat
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New technology
Smart roof coating helps regulate temperature
A team of engineers from Berkeley Labs developed roof coatings that can make buildings warmer or cooler depending on the weather.
Discover science
Terrified frozen land full of laughing gas 'heats' the earth
Scientists have discovered a huge and terrifying source of laughing gas called Yedoma, a type of permafrost, that affects the warming of our planet.
New technology
New breakthrough in laser allows matter to be transformed using light
Scientists have taken a huge step forward in being able to transform matter using only light.
Environment
New research shows: 'Living wall' reduces heat loss from buildings by 30%
New research from the University of Plymouth could help change the way we keep our homes warm and cool.
New technology
Introducing a new type of insulation made from corn
EPS foam, also known as foam plastic, is a primary plastic granule that, after being heated and expanded, becomes a compound containing Bentan gas (C5H12).
Environment
How bad was the flooding in the Pacific Northwest?
Floods and landslides have devastated the West Coast of Canada and the United States just months after a record heatwave, raising alarms about the worsening situation of…
New technology
Scientists develop transparent windows that block heat when light shines through
Scientists have developed a new material to cover window glass, which helps control the amount of heat that passes through depending on the season of the year.
New technology
Testing nuclear reactor heating system
A Siberian town is testing a direct nuclear-powered heating system from a mini-plant on a barge.
Discover science
New aluminum alloy fabrication withstands 400 degrees Celsius
Russian scientists have developed a new low-cost aluminum alloy with advantages such as good electrical conductivity, durability and heat resistance.
Space science
Chinese spacecraft rewrites the geological history of the Moon
Rock samples collected by the Chang'e 5 spacecraft reveal volcanic activity on the Moon lasting nearly a billion years longer than previously thought.
Scientific application
Invention of a new type of brick that can store heat
The MGA brick is made from aluminum and graphite, has an estimated life of 30 years and holds about 1 kWh of heat energy each.
Cancer
Can traditional medicine and traditional medicine cure cancer?
Medicines to clear heat and detoxify can help patients get better and recover faster after chemotherapy and radiation treatments, but they cannot cure cancer.
Food safety
Should you use foil in an air fryer?
Using foil on the bottom of the oil-free fryer helps to cook evenly, better taste, especially, easier to clean the pot after baking.