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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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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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        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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          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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