Interesting facts
Bokashi, a Japanese technique of controlled fermentation, becomes the organic fertilizer that revitalizes the soil: it activates microorganisms and earthworms, improves pH and moisture retention, gradually releases nutrients, and helps prevent pests in the garden.
Carla Teles 01/04/2026 at 15:41
Naval Industry
The German ship Bottsand splits its hull in two halves in the middle of the ocean to swallow spilled oil on the surface, separating the oil from the water inside a 790 cubic meter tank and then closing again. It is the only ship in the world factory-designed to split in half as part of normal operations, and the crew of six people who operate everything is civilian.
Débora Araújo 01/04/2026 at 15:40
Science and Technology
Harvard scientists have created a tissue exoskeleton that does not look like an exoskeleton, with no rigid parts and reduced weight, using flexible cables and miniaturized motors to assist the ankle and hip, reducing the effort of walking by up to 23% in controlled tests.
Valdemar Medeiros 01/04/2026 at 15:13
Agribusiness
