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Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Namrata Dave

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What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation

Posted on January 15, 2019October 24, 2022 by namratadave

Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…

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    Scientists design an office chair that cancels noise

    Posted on September 24, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

    Open office designs have been hailed for their economic benefits and helping people work together. On the other hand, a survey by a…

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      Music makes our body move unawares!

      Posted on August 27, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

      Be it tapping our feet, nodding, or simply swaying, music makes us move! However, did you know that the body moves to music even when…

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        Ivy can protect buildings from frost

        Posted on July 23, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

        The UK and Ireland were visited by the Beast from the East in 2018 – freezing Arctic winds that dumped inches of snow and brought down…

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          Smart pill bottle caps to protect curious kids

          Posted on May 14, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

          There’s no shelf too high or a bottle too tight that can kill a child’s curiosity. For all the cushioned furniture corners and safety…

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            Getting Rid of Graffiti with a Two-Wavelength Laser

            Posted on April 16, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

            Graffiti on the Berlin Wall may have become a symbol of freedom, but many heritage structures around the world are in grave danger of being…

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              Science Makes it Harder for Criminals to Cover Their Tracks

              Posted on February 10, 2018October 24, 2022 by namratadave

              We’re all familiar with “heat signatures” and “infrared images” thanks to the numerous cop shows on television. You’d be…

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                Ancient Egyptian ink may help us literally piece together history

                Posted on December 21, 2017October 24, 2022 by namratadave

                Modern pen and paper has an ancient ancestor – ink and papyrus. Around 5,000 years ago, ancient Egyptians invented arguably one of the…

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                  Compostable Flower Pots Made From Pineapple Waste

                  Posted on November 27, 2017October 24, 2022 by namratadave

                  When life gives you lemons, sell them and buy a pineapple. Davin Turney couldn’t have put it any better. The versatile pineapple is a…

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                    What If Your Smartphone Could Help With Research?

                    Posted on October 30, 2017October 24, 2022 by namratadave

                    Did newspapers in wartime get more discolored due to being accessed more frequently? This long-held belief is exactly what Professor Tim…

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