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Eight Percent of Our DNA is Non-Human

We have around 8% alien DNA and by this, we mean it is viral fragments that are not human. This also applies to other things on earth that...

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Fastest Growing Solar Energy Project on Earth is About to Collapse

Did you know that the fastest growing solar energy project on earth is about to collapse? Ivanpah, a two-point-two billion solar power plant in California has recorded a...

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4D-printed Shape-Shifting Architectures That Mimic Plant Movements

3D printing has now been taken a stage further, thanks to the work of scientists at Harvard University. It is now possible to produce a 4D composite structure...

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SolarTab, A Giant Solar Panel With 13.000 mAh Battery

Many people have a battery back-up every day, and this can be needed if you want to watch video content on the phone. The thought of running phones...

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A New Alternative of Portland Cement Will Make Constructing Greener

Known as the most popular building material worldwide, concrete is an old discovery. It was known to the ancient cultures of Egypt and Babylon who used a blend...

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NASA Wants to Solve One of the Biggest Mystery of the Space

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Modified Mosquitos Will Used Against Zika Virus in Florida

The fear of the Zika virus has led to the suggestion that mosquito’s that have been genetically modified should be released in Florida. There is not going to...

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Converting Largest Coal Plant in North America to Solar Farm

The Ontario Power Generating Plant was once the biggest coal-fired plant based in North America. At one time it could easily produce 4,000 megawatts, but since 2013 it...

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Watching a Cancer Operation Via Google Cardboard

There is about to be a live screening of an operation on a cancer patient who is being treated at St Bartholomew’s, London. It is the first screening...

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Scientists Will Modify Genes to Treat Cancer or Autism

Some diseases are linked to human genes, and the good news is that scientists have discovered a viable solution. These researchers have known how to use the CRISPR-Cas9...

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How Fear Is Hardwired Into The Brain?

Feeling fear is playing an important role in the survival of human beings and all other species. It is not very enjoyable feeling that for sure, but the...

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Carbon Farming Could Reverse Climate Change

It seems that agriculture can now help as well as hinder the climate crisis. Yale lecturer Eric Toensmeier has been following the issue and written “The Carbon Farming...

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