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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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Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

Posted on January 13, 2025December 17, 2024 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, 2024November 11, 2024 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, 2024November 11, 2024 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, 2024December 14, 2023 by Ankita Murmu

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

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          A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

          Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 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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            New LED technology could make phone screens flexible

            Posted on July 31, 2023December 5, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

            Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…

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              Can wearable AI predict depression?

              Posted on July 17, 2023July 19, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

              Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology…

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                DART collision alters path of a near-Earth asteroid

                Posted on July 6, 2023May 9, 2024 by Aubrey Zerkle

                Scientists tested planetary defense technology by slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to alter its course. They used…

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                  Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory

                  Posted on June 22, 2023May 29, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

                  Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.

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                    Modified solar cell produces power at night

                    Posted on June 8, 2023May 26, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

                    Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…

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