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Tea contains more caffeine than coffee
Biology

Tea contains more caffeine than coffee

Above is the conclusion of Dr. Pham Thanh Quan, Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology after nearly 5 years of research.

December 17, 2018
New step of artificial photosynthesis
Biology

New step of artificial photosynthesis

Scientists at the Jülich Research Center have taken an important step on the long path to imitate artificial photosynthesis. They can synthesize a stable group of inorga…

December 17, 2018
Why do animals self-emit?
Animal world

Why do animals self-emit?

Green fluorescent proteins help some animals glow, which can prevent oxidation, protect them when they are sick or stressed.

December 16, 2018
Treat leachate with ozone
Environment

Treat leachate with ozone

Scientists at the University of Science (Thai Nguyen University) have successfully applied the method of using strong oxidizing ozone agent to treat persistent organic c…

December 16, 2018
Acid rain and its effects
Environment

Acid rain and its effects

Acidity is measured by a pH scale (logarithmic scale), where pH = 7 refers to neutral solutions. Normally pH = 5.6 (pH 5.6 is the pH of saturated CO2) is considered to b…

December 16, 2018
14 reasons to eat kiwi fruit
Medicine - Health

14 reasons to eat kiwi fruit

One study showed that the combination of antioxidants in kiwi helps protect DNA from oxidation. In addition, kiwi also has the ability to prevent cancer.

December 15, 2018
Find out the culprit of the aging process
Medicine - Health

Find out the culprit of the aging process

Aging is a term used to indicate a gradual decline in physiological status in the body with age. Specifically, the aging process weakens the muscles, reduces the body's…

December 15, 2018
Antioxidant is a double-edged sword
Medicine - Health

Antioxidant is a double-edged sword

Antioxidants are a double-edged sword, because they have the ability to not only block cancer cells, but under certain conditions, even stimulate tumor growth.

December 15, 2018
Longevity with golden turmeric
Medicine - Health

Longevity with golden turmeric

Curcumin - the main active ingredient extracted from yellow turmeric can prolong human life because it contains all substances ...

December 14, 2018