Environment
What Are Seismic Waves?
Seismic waves are vibrations that carry energy away from an earthquake, explosion or other sudden source. Their speed and path depend on the elastic properties and densi…
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Conquer Mars
Detecting the vibration of NASA's spacecraft before 'death' on Mars
The data left by the NASA spacecraft can explain why Mars, a planet that is suitable for life like Earth, is dying.
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Why does a car engine vibrate when starting?
Car engines vibrate due to unbalanced forces arising from the translation and rotation of engine components.
Cancer
Found a way to kill 99% of cancer cells
Scientists in the US have just found a method to kill cancer cells by using near-infrared light to stimulate molecules, causing them to vibrate.
Animal world
Without 'ears', how do spiders 'listen' and hunt for prey?
Spider webs have a big function to catch prey, but they can also be used as a device, according to a new study.
Science invention
Invented a new fabric that can 'hear' sound
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have invented a fabric that can detect and produce sound.
Animal world
The strange ghost crab has no tongue but still makes a cry, the X-ray expert has just figured it out
Can ghost crabs make calls? How is that?
New technology
Remote eavesdropping technique thanks to light bulb vibration
Observing the sound vibrations around light bulbs, the scientists demonstrate the technique
Computer science
Hackers can steal data via the vibration of cooling fan
Israeli researchers have discovered a novel way for hackers to steal sensitive data from a highly secure computer: touching vibrations from a computer's cooling system f…
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The Earth is less prone to geological vibration thanks to ... Covid-19
The whole world suspends economic production to fight epidemics. Industrial machinery and transportation did not work, so the tremors were reduced by up to 1/3. This mak…
Environment
Cao Bang is 4.7 magnitude earthquake
On the morning of November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. This is the 3rd earthquake in 4 days in this area.
Environment
Why does Cao Bang experience earthquakes?
Around 7 am on November 28, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province with a 10 km deep epicenter. This is the third time this area…
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Why does honey flow in streams rather than trickle?
Honey can flow in a long line without drops, a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for a long time.
New technology
The device helps you sleep well and the alarm clock
Sleep aids look like a normal blindfold, with built-in LEDs that can light up when the alarm is on.
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Why can sound break glass?
Why can sound break glass? Easy to understand, using a hammer?