Opinion

Chance discoveries

Not every wonderful breakthrough in science and technology was created intentionally. A chance discovery or invention is an unexpected realization and insight that occurs without direct intention.
Abu Dhabi — The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) Abu Dhabi Office is pleased to announce the successful ...
New research shows nanoplastics can cross plant defenses and reach edible radish tissues, raising fresh food safety questions ...
Summary India is steadily moving ahead in developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Indigenous designs like the BSMR-200MWe, SMR-55MWe, and High Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor 5MWth show the country’s ...
A research team successfully developed a solar-powered artificial plant device and rapidly purified soil contaminated with ...
A research team led by Professor Seongkyun Kim of the Department of Physics and Chemistry, DGIST, developed an artificial plant device that simulates plant transpiration - Purified more than 95% of so ...
Some prominent nuclear scientists warn that the startups are glossing over major shortcomings in their technology; the ...
The innovative device, which mimics a plant’s natural transpiration process, reduced cesium concentration in soil by over 95% in just 20 days. This offers a groundbreaking solution for cleaning up ...
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"I think humans will still go to space and explore Mars and beyond, but we will be in interesting company." "Artificial astronauts" could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and ...
Artificial sweeteners have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, but new research suggests they may not be so harmless for brain health. A large, long-term study has found a link ...
People who consumed the highest levels of certain artificial sweeteners — equivalent to just one diet soda a day — saw a significant decline in their ability to remember and recall words when compared ...