Space science
Spherical, prismatic 'foreign object' exposed in meteorite that fell to Russia
German scientists have found bizarre carbon microcrystals in the famous Chelyabinsk meteorite that crashed into Russia in 2013.
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AI - Artificial intelligence
Scientists announce fish robot that can eat microplastics in seawater
Scientists have just announced a special fish robot design, programmed to remove microplastics in the ocean. True to its name, the tiny device can swim in water, absorbi…
Science story
The 'bubble raft' solution can help the Earth cool down
Clusters of 'bubbles' floating above Earth to reflect sunlight could help reverse global warming.
Conquer Mars
The rover found the scary 'evil eye' on Mars
The newly discovered crater shows that the geological composition of the Martian surface is very complex and diverse.
Biology
Sound-absorbing 'weapon' helps moths fight bats
The scales on the wings help the moths resist echolocation, inspiring experts to develop lightweight noise-reducing materials.
Scientific application
Singapore scientists develop cement made from mud and urine
Traditional Portland cement production technology still has disadvantages, creating a large source of greenhouse gas emissions, because raw materials must go through a h…
New technology
Unique helmet design made from mycelium
A studio in the Netherlands has designed an eco-friendly bicycle helmet made from mycelium and hemp.
Space science
Japan detects more than 20 types of amino acids in material samples from asteroids
On June 6, Japanese officials announced that scientists in this country had detected more than 20 types of amino acids in samples of materials caused by chemicals.
Environment
Super durable natural material, if spread on the roof, it won't rot for 300 years
If the average lifespan of reinforced concrete is usually only 50-80 years, this naturally available material has a durability of up to 300 or even 400 years.
Scientific application
Technology turns food waste into edible cement
Research group Kota Machida and Yuya Sakai at the University of Tokyo have developed technology to convert food waste into edible cement for construction purposes.
Science invention
Invention of biomimetic skin senses pain
Professor Chen Tao's team at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has invented biomimetic soft s…
New technology
What was concrete and meat already? In the near future, wood can also be 3D printed
MIT researchers have developed a new technique that will one day be able to 3D print wood from plants.
New technology
Successfully fabricated a diamond mirror that can withstand the power of a 10kW . laser
A new high-strength mirror made from only diamond could be used in semiconductor manufacturing and deep space communication.
Science story
Successful synthesis of 'miracle materials' invented 60 years ago
For decades, scientists have been trying to synthesize a new allotrope of carbon, called graphyne, but they have not succeeded until now.
Scientific application
New technique helps recycle wood into stronger material than steel
A team at the University of British Columbia has developed a new technique that turns waste wood into a material that is five times stronger than natural wood.