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Woman with allergies to coins
Emma Killilea never used coins because she was allergic to nickel. Her palms will swell and sores cause severe itching whenever she holds coins.
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Medicine - Health
Cell phones can cause dermatitis
The British Association of Dermatologists warns that people who use mobile phones are more likely to have a rash and acne on their face and ears.
Science invention
Inventing catalyst to separate water into clean energy
This is the result of research published on July 26 by experts at Rice University and University of Houston.
New technology
Russia built nuclear batteries that could run for 100 years
New batteries with long operating times promise many benefits for space science and medicine.
New technology
Russia develops technology that produces environmentally friendly metallic colors
Russian chemists have successfully developed new methods of processing non-ferrous metals such as copper, nickel and molybdenum with low production costs as well as impr…
New technology
Alloys 'transformed' 10 million types
Whatever the bending or deformation, the alloy will return to its original form after a fire.
New technology
The catalyst helps produce methanol directly from carbon dioxide
Recently scientists have discovered a new catalyst that can help produce clean methanol from carbon dioxide (CO2) at a low cost.
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Ultra-small wind turbine for smartphones
Despite its small size, this wind turbine is extremely durable due to its unique nickel metal alloy and intelligent aerodynamic design.
New technology
Detect metal self-crack, forever not broken
Scientists at the MIT Research Institute have 'accidentally' discovered the mechanism of self-cracks of metal when observing the crystals of nickel alloy rods are stretc…
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Fashion avoid being tracked
The high-tech 'Steath wear' fashion line can stop cameras and tracking signals from users.
New technology
Robot jumps on water
The robot of the University of Waterloo in Canada is made of nickel waterproofing foam. With two legs jumping and three legs, it can jump to a height of 14cm and jump 35…
New technology
Nanotechnology helps the battery pack charge fast but lasts a long time
US scientists have found that lithium-ion batteries or nickel metal hydride batteries are often degraded during operation as they are charged and discharged quickly.
New technology
New materials make cheap and efficient solar cells
In two new studies, scientists have announced a new way to make cheaper and more efficient photovoltaics.