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'Racing' turns algae into automobile fuels
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'Racing' turns algae into automobile fuels

Scientists around the world are trying to extract algae oil, which is available in organic form and much cheaper than large-scale petroleum to provide motor vehicles ...

December 11, 2018
The first aircraft was powered by natural gas
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The first aircraft was powered by natural gas

Qatar Airways has made its mark in the history of the world aviation industry by successfully implementing its first commercial flight using natural gas.

December 11, 2018
Generators use natural gas
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Generators use natural gas

Volkswagen and a German energy company plan to produce a household gas generator using natural gas.

December 11, 2018
Beard rescue robot
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Beard rescue robot

Two British scientists built a bearded robot to detect natural disaster survivors, or victims trapped in burning buildings.

December 11, 2018
Paint nano: Challenging harsh sea environment
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Paint nano: Challenging harsh sea environment

Nano paint with nanometer-sized paint particles (billionths of a meter) penetrates deep into the wood grain, helping the wood to resist destruction in harsh coastal cond…

December 11, 2018
Kryptonites exist on Earth
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Kryptonites exist on Earth

When watching science fiction films about Superman, we have heard of kryptonite, an imaginary substance capable of depriving Superman of its power. On April 25, 2007, th…

December 11, 2018
Producing nanofibres from natural fibers
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Producing nanofibres from natural fibers

Natural materials such as spider silk, collagen and cotton could be a cheap and abundant source of materials for nanofibers, according to Chinese and American scientists.

December 11, 2018
B-52 flying fortress flying with 'artificial' fuel
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B-52 flying fortress flying with 'artificial' fuel

On December 15, 2006, the US Air Force announced that it had completed the test flight of a B-52 with eight engines using a new fuel: a mixture of synthetic fuels by the…

December 11, 2018
Pavement tile made of rubber
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Pavement tile made of rubber

Pavement slabs, decaying ramps, natural rubber flooring are the three products introduced by Thailand at the exhibition.

December 11, 2018
Helmet covered with coconut shell
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Helmet covered with coconut shell

In early June, the Nhip Cau handicraft production facility (belonging to Can Tho Disability Club) put into trial production the first dried coconut shell helmets.

December 11, 2018