Science
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A nano-carbon black dash creates a conductive, heat-producing solid
Concrete is very useful, which is why it is the most widely used construction material in the world. But it…
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Metal waste turned into versatile aerogel in an environmentally friendly manner
Aerogels have a wide range of lightweight and porous materials, and mechanical engineers at the National University of Singapore (NUS)…
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“Underdeveloped” cancer protein targeted by compound from bush root
Scientists at Purdue University and Scripps Research Institute have identified a natural compound from a common shrub that can help…
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Toilet flushing can create infectious aerosols even when the lid is closed
An experimental study has determined the amount of aerosol particles generated by flushing a toilet in a public toilet. Real-world…
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Army ants build safety loft to catch their fallen friends
The success of a colony of ants is a major exercise in cooperation, in which pests are known to share…
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The mass graves show that the Tyrannosaurs were pack hunters
The Tyrannosaurs were quite capable assassins, and it is easy to assume that they did not need much help to…
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Britain sets world’s toughest climate target for 2035
The UK government has announced a legally binding commitment to meet the 78 percent emission reduction target by 2035 compared…
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Scientists know that rabbits do not grow like a horse
If you have ever wondered why the rabbits in your garden are not as big as horses, do not be…
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Fresh Recipes for Low Carbon Concrete Take Out $ 20 Million XPrize
A six-year competition to capture CO2 emissions from operational power plants and convert them into useful products has been drawn…
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What is it, how do we know it’s there and will we find it?
It sounds like science fiction to say there’s invisible, undetectable stuff all around us, and it doesn’t help that it…
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