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The animal population of the Earth in the form we know today began to develop in the Cambrian period. It was then that the main groups of organisms appeared, including the first predators. The new article is devoted to Timorebestia koprii, a newly described species of carnivore discovered in Greenland. Unlike other carnivores of the […]
Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology claim to have created “the world’s first functional semiconductor made of graphene.” The epitaxial graphene they created is compatible with traditional methods of microelectronics production, so it can be considered a real alternative to silicon. Technological experts constantly point out the need to preserve the possibility of using […]
The Antarctic island served as a winter base for polar explorers in the early 20th century. The Argentine islands of Antarctica, covered with a layer of ice all year round, look like winter even in summer. In summer, the ice caps are visible on half of the total land area, although this figure is slightly […]
Scientists have discovered a mysterious anomaly that has no scientific explanation thanks to the unique capabilities of the Korean spacecraft Danuri. It is noted that the recent discoveries have not yet been fully disclosed, but are already causing a storm of interest in the scientific community. Danuri, the only orbiter that circles the lunar satellite […]
A team of chemical engineers from Zhejiang University (China) has managed to make a fiber from an aerogel and knit a sweater from it. Tests have shown that such clothing allows you to keep warm better than sweaters made of traditional materials. An aerogel is a special type of gel of various materials in which […]
In the world of robotics, the speed of development of 3D printing technologies is growing every year. Researchers at ETH Zurich, together with Inkbit, have proposed a new technology that allows printing robots with bones, tendons, and ligaments using new strong and flexible polymers. The advantages of slow polymer Previously, 3D printing was limited to […]
The researchers described the remains of ancient sea “dragons” that are surprisingly well preserved – predatory underwater reptiles of mososaurs. The fossil, named Wakayama Soryu, meaning blue dragon, was discovered in Wakayama Prefecture in 2006. This is the most complete mosasaur skeleton ever discovered in the Northwest Pacific. Study co-author Akihiro Misaki of the University […]
A new study has demonstrated the prospects of combining human brain cells with computers. Live neurons learned faster than artificial models and demonstrated almost identical results. With the help of stem cells, researchers were able to create a colony of cells that replicate the structure of neural connections and neurons in the human brain. The […]
Scientists have managed to create a biocomputer by integrating the human brain with electronics. There is no computer even remotely as powerful and complex as the human brain. The lumps of tissue in our skulls can process information at a rate and speed that computers can barely match. The key to the brain’s success is […]
An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Drexel University has introduced self-healing concrete. For this purpose, the solution is reinforced with fibers with spores of special bacteria. The development can eliminate costly repairs, which will also reduce the need for building materials whose production is harmful to the environment. Humanity is endlessly building and repairing. Concrete […]