Global Dynamics - Thailand Ltd.

01/12/2025

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A Swedish startup called Corvid Cleaning is testing a creative way to reduce litter by training wild crows to pick up cigarette butts. Using a special machine, the birds drop pieces of trash into a slot and receive a food reward in return. The project focuses on New Caledonian crows, which are known for their advanced problem solving abilities. Sweden discards more than a billion cigarette butts each year, and this method could lower cleanup costs and reduce plastic pollution. Early results show promise and highlight how animal intelligence can support environmental solutions in practical and unexpected ways.

27/11/2025

Scientists at the University of Peking have created a new carbon nanotube armor that is three times stronger than Kevlar and only 1.8 millimeters thick. It combines long nanotubes with aramid polymers to prevent the fibers from slipping and can absorb more than 700 megajoules of energy per cubic meter, which is twice the previous record. The lightweight design could change the future of body armor, aerospace shielding, and vehicle protection.

25/11/2025

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14/10/2025

Geologists have found evidence that a new ocean is forming in Africa because of the slow movement of tectonic plates beneath the continent. This process is happening along the East African Rift, a massive geological fracture that stretches for thousands of kilometers. As the land gradually pulls apart, deep cracks and valleys are forming, and volcanic activity is increasing, showing early signs of a continent splitting apart.

Although it will take millions of years for the rift to become a full ocean, the discovery offers a rare glimpse into the ongoing changes of our planet. Scientists are studying this process to understand how oceans form, how tectonic plates move, and how these natural forces will shape the future of the Earth.

14/10/2025

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