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Why does the sun glow and generate heat?
Space science

Why does the sun glow and generate heat?

The sun is like a hot, dazzling fireball. Every hour it radiates a large amount of energy, emitting light and heat in the universe, including our Earth.

March 24, 2020
Why can't sunlight burn butterfly wings?
Biology

Why can't sunlight burn butterfly wings?

Although very thin, the butterfly wings have many veins and scent patches that help release the coolant, they perceive heat better and stay away from heat.

February 15, 2020
Create a robot for the first time that can 'sweat'
New technology

Create a robot for the first time that can 'sweat'

This is likely to be a breakthrough compared to previous engineering robots, creating a generation of robots capable of performing many tasks in high temperature environ…

February 9, 2020
Why is the hottest place not the equator?
Discover science

Why is the hottest place not the equator?

What is the hottest place on Earth? A lot of people think that the equator is the hottest place, because the area of ​​the equatorial sun shines all year round. Actually…

January 27, 2020