Oceanography
Strange Antarctic animal can live up to 11,000 years
One of the most astonishing examples is the Antarctic sponge Monorhaphis chuni, with one specimen estimated to be over 11,000 years old.
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Space science
Discovered another world full of 'snow' falling right inside the Earth
Strange signals from deep inside the Earth have helped scientists identify a utopian world 3,000km below the surface, where silicon-rich snow is falling.
Space science
The Secret of Life in the Universe: How Terrifying is Silicon-Based Life?
In the process of exploring the mysteries of the universe, scientists have discovered many clues about life.
History
History of syringes and needles
In medical literature, the origin of the syringe can be traced back to the early years of the AD. Since then, syringes can be made of all kinds of materials from metal,…
Science invention
Scientists invent a bifacial solar cell using the metamaterial perovskite
For a long time, perovskite has been honored as the leading supermaterial for the new generation of electrical devices.
Scientific application
Science has named the best semiconductor ever discovered
The material is said to be the world's best semiconductor that transmits both electrons and holes, and conducts heat 10 times more efficiently than silicon.
Health
Former Silicon Valley expert: 2 ways to reduce damage from wireless radiation from electronic devices
The cutting-edge software designer in Silicon Valley wants to help people understand the relationship between wireless radiation and health, to protect themselves.
New technology
5-minute charging technology helps electric cars run 160km
The company StoreDot plans to launch super-fast charging battery technology by 2024, helping to solve concerns about the range of electric cars.
New technology
Australian scientists claim that it is possible to develop quantum computers that work with 99% accuracy
The study, conducted by scientists at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), was published in the scientific journal Nature on January 20.
Discover science
Surprise with the most abundant element in the Earth's crust
Earth's crust contains many important elements to support life, but only 1% of the volume of the blue planet.
Discover science
The truth about perovskite - A miracle material that is superior to today's silicon
Researchers have discovered the mysterious properties of perovskite - the so-called 'miracle material'.
Technology
The world's first unbreakable password
Scientists claim to have developed the world's first unbreakable security system password, even capable of preventing threats from quantum computers.
Technology
Create a quantum state in electrical appliances, as a premise to build quantum Internet
One day, we will be able to use electrical appliances to ... create quantum systems.
Health
The world's first artificial neuron was developed on a silicon chip
In the near future, artificial neurons may be used in the fight against Alzheimer's and chronic brain-related diseases.