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Sound is not just about positioning
Animal world

Sound is not just about positioning

Probably not many people think what we will be if we become a bat. But for such people, it is the breakthrough enlightenment step to understand aspects of the human brai…

December 16, 2018
The odd body helps ostriches run fast
Animal world

The odd body helps ostriches run fast

Many people believe that ostrich-shaped bodies make them look clumsy. But a new study found the animal's odd form actually helped these flightless birds move smoothly wh…

December 16, 2018
Why can a cat owl correctly locate a prey?
Animal world

Why can a cat owl correctly locate a prey?

Even in the dark night, the owl can easily locate the position on the prey, thanks to the very sophisticated sound signal processing system in its brain.

December 16, 2018
Motorcycle locator device
Scientific application

Motorcycle locator device

To combat theft of motorcycles today, the best way to do this is to lock the car carefully. But to more effectively prevent theft, many other methods are still needed. O…

December 16, 2018
Aircraft rescue unmanned
Scientific application

Aircraft rescue unmanned

In bad weather conditions, especially severe sea storms, many fishermen stranded offshore need to be rescued. However, determining their position is very difficult.

December 16, 2018
What is the safest seat in the car?
Scientific application

What is the safest seat in the car?

The risk of injury in traffic accidents can be significantly reduced if we understand the safety seat positions on the vehicle.

December 16, 2018
When you see lightning, should stand or sit up?
Scientific application

When you see lightning, should stand or sit up?

If you have a rain or thunderstorm while in the middle of a wide and empty area, the best position for you is to kneel, your knees close together, and your hands on your…

December 16, 2018
Get to know tsunami by GPS system
Scientific application

Get to know tsunami by GPS system

Until now, people still rely on classic seismic devices to identify when tsunami (tsunami) is about to happen. During a conference in San Francisco, Jeff Freymueller sci…

December 16, 2018