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Why do clothes darken when wet?
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Why do clothes darken when wet?

Clothes and fabrics become darker when wet because there is less light reflected from the material toward the user.

March 16, 2020
Suddenly durian helps generate electricity
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Suddenly durian helps generate electricity

Australian scientists have recently shown that durian pulp can be used to create supercapacitors. This is considered a breakthrough when it is possible to utilize the di…

March 11, 2020
How to make a simple biological insecticide at home
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How to make a simple biological insecticide at home

Biological insecticides are made from naturally available materials such as garlic, chili, ginger, lemongrass ... They are very safe for human health and environmentally…

February 21, 2020
Diamond bends at the nanoscale
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Diamond bends at the nanoscale

The scientists project an electric field force then use a scanning electron microscope to affect the mechanical properties of diamond nanofibers.

February 13, 2020