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Category: What new technology is coming around the corner?

How does nature inspire technology? What new technology should we expect to come around the corner? What will they think of next?
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New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills

Posted on July 21, 2025July 16, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

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    New way to find geothermal energy

    Posted on June 19, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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      Natural materials to support green energy

      Posted on June 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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        Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

        Posted on January 13, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

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          Gamers characterize human gut microbes

          Posted on November 18, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

          Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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            Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

            Posted on November 11, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

            Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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              New wearable device to catch early breast cancer

              Posted on January 8, 2024June 26, 2025 by Ankita Murmu

              Scientists developed a small wearable device that can identify early breast cancer using ultrasound.

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                Researchers created hybrid monkeys from stem cells

                Posted on January 1, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

                Scientists in China made live monkey hybrids using cells from embryos, to help them study how animals heal and reproduce.

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                  A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

                  Posted on November 13, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                  Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…

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                    How well can AI diagnose lung cancer?

                    Posted on October 2, 2023December 4, 2023 by Ankita Murmu

                    Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their…

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