Environment
Climate change puts Southeast Asia at risk of 'sinister pit'
Many experts say that climate change makes countries in the Southeast Asian region face more risks stemming from sinkholes.
Soil
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Moon soil samples attract attention at exhibition in Thailand
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) jointly introduced lunar soil samples collected durin…
Scientific application
Ancient farming methods open up the potential for farming on Mars
An ancient farming method developed by farmers of the ancient Mayan civilization may have laid the foundations for agriculture on Mars.
Animal world
The 200kg sheep breed in Tajikistan helps cope with climate change
Hissar sheep are a rich source of food and also contribute to improving the soil ecosystem thanks to their ability to travel long distances to forage.
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Why doesn't the water in the lake completely seep into the ground?
Soil has a high ability to absorb water, so why doesn't the water in large lakes soak all of it into the ground?
Biology
Many times after digging up diamonds, geologists discovered: Wherever there is this tree, there may be treasure
The natural world always hides interesting things. As we all know, plants usually grow on soil, sand or water, but, the plants below grow in areas with diamonds.
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The secret 'living skin' that protects the Great Wall
The rammed earth sections of the Great Wall of China were built by compacting natural materials with soil.
Scientific application
Using straw turns saline soil into fertile agricultural land
Chinese scientists have invented a method to turn saline soil into fertile agricultural land as Beijing promotes food security.
Scientific application
Research on biochar to improve soil acidity and salinity
Biochar has been researched a lot on its mechanism of reducing heavy metal concentrations in water and soil.
Science Events
Vietnamese scientist receives award from the King of Thailand
Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong and her colleagues at Phenikaa University were awarded the King of Thailand Awards for their work on plant treatment technology using vetiver gras…
Health
How dangerous is red dust to health?
Red dust has soil dust components, it is not only construction dust but also belongs to the group of air pollutants.
Conquer Mars
Mars soil could be used to 3D print rocket parts on the Red Planet
Many researchers are trying to figure out how to make materials on Mars, and a new study has found a way to make titanium alloys using the regolith (topsoil) of Mars.
Space science
How scientists plan to turn the soil on Mars and the Moon into concrete
Needless to say, many of us may already know that in the near future, if humans live on Mars, the Moon or on any planet in distant space.
Conquer Mars
Space agriculture: What plants can be grown on Mars?
Although the possibility of humans settling on Mars is still very far away, but space agriculture has begun to be developed by the scientific community.
Science Events
Japan builds robot centaur to explore the Moon
R1 robot prototype is equipped with 4 wheeled legs, 2 CCTV cameras and 2 clamp-like hands that can perform flexible movements.