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Ultra-light foam keeps indoor temperature 10 degrees cooler
The new type of foam made from nanofibers in wood promises to help reduce indoor temperatures sharply, while saving electricity consumed by cooling devices.
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Ultra-light fuel tank holds more than 150kg of hydrogen
The new fuel tank can help hydrogen aircraft fly four times farther than today's traditional fueled planes, and at the same time emit no carbon.
Scientific application
'Hai Lua' sells billions of land to build bricks
Although not trained formally, a farmer in Ha Nam successfully researched a super-light brick that could float on the water and not harm the environment. Mr. Tran Van Lu…
Scientific works
Unique tree-shaped skyscrapers
A skyscraper shaped like a tree in fictional movies like Star Wars could become a reality in 2012.
Science invention
Super light helicopter
British soldiers on the battlefield are about to be equipped with reconnaissance devices capable of determining the location and weapons of the enemy, among them the rob…
New technology
Revealing a super small robot just as light as a toothpick, can fly
Weighing just a bit heavier than toothpicks, engineers at the University of Washington (USA) have created a new breakthrough in making tiny robots.
New technology
The aircraft without an engine can still reach a height of 27,000m
If successful, this special aircraft will conquer every record of previous altitude.
New technology
Material promises to make the tank super light
Chinese scientists have discovered a lightweight material, such as balloons, but solid metal, which could be used to make bulletproof military uniforms and tank covers.
New technology
3D printing materials suitable for aircraft and super light and hard car
Researchers have developed a material with a different ruler size and features lightweight, hard and robust - that can be used in 3D printing.
New technology
Develop super light materials inspired by headline shrimp
Recently, a team of University of California researchers has successfully developed a structured material inspired by the head of shrimp.
New technology
Super light microscope
The Fraunhofer Institute for Science, Germany, is developing a microscope-sized camera with a single grain of salt on top of the fiber optic cable for laparoscopy.
New technology
Singapore produces super light materials from plastic waste
Singapore researchers are filing a patent application for a new lightweight, heat-resistant, lightweight material made from recycled plastic.