Animal world
Why luminescent fish scales?
In the real skin layer and above the scales there are many pigment cells and light cells distributed. But if only the pigment cell is present, it cannot make the fish ap…
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Animal world
Eat ... mother skin so big
In many amphibians, the mother gives her a nutrient-filled follicle before leaving, wearing it alone. Recently, scientists found the most beloved amphibian in the world:…
Animal world
Frogs stink to avoid mosquito bites
Research by assistant professor Mike Tyler from Adelaide University and entomologist Craig Williams from James Cook University shows that frogs produce a variety of chem…
Animal world
What effect does hippopotamus skin have?
The hippopotamus usually has a habit of eating at night to avoid the heat. In the daytime they stay in the water to rest and most importantly to digest the food the nigh…
Animal world
What effect does the viscous substance on fish have?
Among aquatic species, some fish scales have degenerated, so their skin is directly exposed to the outside world. On their skin there is a sebaceous gland, the cells in…
Animal world
Flying squirrels
Glaucomys volans are non-winged, but can fly, they glide in the air like clever roller coaster. But it is very rare to see that breathtaking scene, because flying squirr…
Animal world
Fire toads
The toad has the scientific name Bombina orientalis and is often used to call the Eastern fire toad. This type of toad is usually found only in quiet water like ponds an…
Scientific application
Tanning technology does not need water to help protect the environment
The Indian Central Research Institute of Skin (CLRI) has announced a breakthrough, tanning technology that does not require water during skin treatment.
Scientific application
Mexico studies the use of tilapia skin for high-end shoe production
Center for innovative technology application (Ciatec) in Guanajuato state, Mexico, has successfully developed the use of tilapia skin instead of the skin of rare reptile…
Scientific application
Wrap 'leather' for helmet to increase safety
Philips Helmets Limited has introduced a helmet with artificial skin technology that reduces the risk of brain injury by 67.5%.
Scientific application
Application of stem cells into aesthetic field
Many signals show that research in the field of stem cells in Vietnam is coming into application.
Scientific application
Processing dishwashing liquid does not harm the skin from orange peels
Just have a blender, little orange peel and alcohol, you can create a dishwashing liquid that doesn't harm your skin and the environment. This creation of 2 Thai Nguyen…
Scientific application
Why can sunscreen protect against sunshine?
In sunscreen, in addition to oil and water like other normal creams, adding sunscreen can reflect ultraviolet rays. The earliest manufactured sunscreen, containing solid…
Environment
Household items made from food waste of Japanese designers
Designer Kosuke Araki in Tokyo has created a series of tableware from recycled food waste.
Environment
Air pollution is more harmful through the skin through the airway
Each of our breaths carries toxins from polluted air into the lungs, but the amount of toxins that blood absorbs from the lungs is very small.