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Nano cubes bring better shaped crystals
Science invention

Nano cubes bring better shaped crystals

Scientists in the United States have developed a new way to control the shape of metallic nanocrystals by using a small element of another metal such as a 'seed' and cha…

December 14, 2018
Let the computer run fast ... like the wind!
Computer science

Let the computer run fast ... like the wind!

How to make the computer run fastest is the legitimate wish of most IT citizens. There are many ways to do this, using accelerated software is one of the most feasible a…

December 13, 2018
Is there a new definition of kg?
New technology

Is there a new definition of kg?

The kilogram (kg) has been used as a standard mass measurement since the French revolution, based on the exact mass of a metal block being stored in Paris. However, kilo…

December 12, 2018
Singapore develops premium fuel cell materials
New technology

Singapore develops premium fuel cell materials

Researchers Singapore's Institute of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IBN) used a mixture of gold nanoparticles, copper and platinum to develop a high-energy and fuel c…

December 11, 2018