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Japanese origami folding bridge
Science invention

Japanese origami folding bridge

Japanese engineers have successfully tested a mobile bridge based on origami art and can be used in disaster-stricken areas.

December 14, 2018
Radio waves determine the meteorological services
New technology

Radio waves determine the meteorological services

The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on the use of growing radio frequency bands from wireless technology and other applications that c…

December 11, 2018
'Super soft plastic' robot
New technology

'Super soft plastic' robot

Scientists at Harvard University have created a 'super flexible' robot that crawls and crawls through narrow gaps.

December 11, 2018
Globe fly rescue aid
New technology

Globe fly rescue aid

Japanese researchers have invented what they call the 'flying object of the future,' which is used for search and rescue operations by flying in buildings weakened by ea…

December 11, 2018