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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 LED technology could make phone screens flexible

Posted on July 31, 2023June 25, 2025 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, 2023June 25, 2025 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, 2023June 25, 2025 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, 2023June 25, 2025 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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            A safer approach to gene editing

            Posted on May 18, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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              Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?

              Posted on April 17, 2023June 25, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

              Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…

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                New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy

                Posted on March 27, 2023June 26, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

                Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.

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                  New therapies to aid muscle regeneration

                  Posted on March 6, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.

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                    Building better robots

                    Posted on February 23, 2023June 13, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

                    Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…

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