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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 device converts mechanical energy into light

Posted on December 5, 2022December 2, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 548 views

In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…

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    Biofilm technology for powering wearables

    Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by Aubrey Zerkle 401 views

    Scientists devised a new method for converting energy from evaporation into electricity, using sustainable microbial biofilms. This device…

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      Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust

      Posted on October 24, 2022November 23, 2022 by Aubrey Zerkle 818 views

      Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…

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        New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer

        Posted on August 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 772 views

        A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

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          LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward

          Posted on June 23, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 594 views

          Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…

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            How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry

            Posted on May 10, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 500 views

            The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

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              Could quantum dots reduce the cost of indoor farming?

              Posted on May 9, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sciworthy 826 views

              Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…

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                What if plastic could detect light or clean wastewater?

                Posted on April 25, 2022November 8, 2022 by Gina Misra 716 views

                Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to…

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                  One step closer to wearable electronics

                  Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski 680 views

                  Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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                    Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis

                    Posted on April 4, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 542 views

                    The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…

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