Conquer Mars
This is how humans can build life from nothing on Mars
Scientists from the University of California have built a nano power plant that uses sunlight to turn carbon dioxide and water into new organic molecules.
Sunlight
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Environment
Plastic fishing gear can decompose with sunlight
To solve the plastic waste that pollutes the marine environment, US scientists have developed a new form of polymer that is highly durable in seawater but can decompose…
Environment
The rainbow is horizontal on the lake
The colorful rainbow band covering the lake is an optical phenomenon formed by ice crystals that refract sunlight.
Biology
Why can't sunlight burn butterfly wings?
Although very thin, the butterfly wings have many veins and scent patches that help release the coolant, they perceive heat better and stay away from heat.
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How does the city 'without the sun' live for 40 days?
During the 40 days from 12/12 to 11/1, the sun did not rise in this city. So what will the lives of the people and tourists here be like?
Cancer
The culprit causes skin cancer
Exposure to sunlight, radiation, toxic chemicals, cosmetic abuse ... increases the risk of skin cancer.
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Artificial leaves turn sunlight into fuel
Experts at Cambridge University invented the device to create syngas, a gas usually produced from fossil fuels.
Environment
Scientists have discovered that plastic can biodegrade under sunlight in just a few decades
A surprising discovery about the type of waste is causing environmental pollution today.
Videos
The 'incredible' farm uses sun and sea water to produce 17,000 tons of tomatoes a year
Using sunlight itself to operate the system that turns seawater into fresh water, this particular farm located in the middle of this arid desert is able to produce up to…
New technology
The artificial leaf has the ability to turn sunlight into medicine
The sun is a huge and almost infinite source of energy that we have just started to exploit, while the trees have been the experts to exploit this free energy since they…
Health
Black spots appear on the skin, what is the cause?
According to a dermatologist, many people who have come to the hospital when a black spot appears on their skin have discovered a more serious condition than they though…
Conquer Mars
Elon Musk wants to use giant mirrors to heat Mars
Owner SpaceX wants to use giant mirrors to reflect sunlight and 'heat up' Mars.
Discover science
Why is the air rising even more cold?
We know that hot air is lighter and floats up, so why is it so cold on the top of the mountain?
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What if our bodies can synthesize food like plants?
You may have to undergo photosynthesis thanks to chlorophyll in your mutant cells. But unlike plants, you will need more sunlight.
Environment
Turn sunlight and air into liquid fuel
CO2 and water extracted from the surrounding air will be pumped into the solar reactor, while using heat from the Sun to separate molecules into hydrogen and carbon mono…