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Category: How does technology impact our daily lives?

How does technology interact with society? How does this help us lead better lives? How does technology make life more difficult?
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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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          Can Cell Phones Increase Your Brain Tumor Risk?

          Posted on May 16, 2022October 24, 2022 by Nathan Gock 740 views

          How safe are our cell phones really? The evidence over the years has remained unclear, with the World Health Organization designating cell…

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            Can a computer learn to play Settlers of Catan?

            Posted on November 22, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 1k views

            At a glance, board games may seem to have no connection to artificial intelligence (AI). However, board games are quite useful when studying…

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              Essential oil-coated fabrics repel bacteria and mosquitoes

              Posted on September 22, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 758 views

              Current antimicrobial fabrics have dangerous downsides - researchers have found a safe approach using essential oils. @ryant_kirby

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                The nuance of mask effectiveness

                Posted on August 17, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 814 views

                SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters our body through our nose and mouth, and therefore, covering your face minimizes the…

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                  Editing genes before birth as a new therapy

                  Posted on August 16, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 754 views

                  Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first…

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                    Are constellations of mini satellites the future of communication?

                    Posted on February 23, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy 697 views

                    A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung…

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