Posts By Damien Martin

Konbini in Japan set to go automated by 2025

The Japanese in general love convenience stores, known as “konbini.” They are also on average getting older and seeing a drastic …
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Aussie researchers turn CO2 gas back into solid coal

How would it affect the fight against climate change if we could pluck carbon dioxide right out of the sky? We …
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Beresheet spacecraft to deliver library of human history to moon

Should aliens land on our moon someday and find no humans in the neighborhood to communicate with, they would still …
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Rarity occurred when two sperm fertilised the same egg

A set of twins born in Queensland are more than just adorable. They’re a rarity. The brother and sister were born …
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Hydrogen flow system could let electric cars go 5,000 km without charge

One of the biggest drawbacks to electric cars is the relatively short distance they can go before …
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Multi-user globe projects perfect images from any angle

Virtual reality gaming is undoubtedly fun, but wouldn’t it be a lot more fun if you had someone to play with? …
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Irisin, ‘the exercise hormone’ could fight Alzheimer’s

Not only is swimming an all-around great exercise for the body, it can boost mental health as well. This, according to a …
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Tokyo working on alert system for ‘guerilla rainstorms’

Situated at the eastern end of Asia, with a good chunk of the city below sea level, Tokyo is particularly vulnerable …
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China aims at solar power station in space

When drawing energy, it’s a good idea to get as close to the source as possible. With that in mind, China …
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