Can Cell Phones Increase Your Brain Tumor Risk?
How safe are our cell phones really? The evidence over the years has remained unclear, with the World Health Organization designating cell…
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?
Can a computer learn to play Settlers of Catan?
At a glance, board games may seem to have no connection to artificial intelligence (AI). However, board games are quite useful when studying…
Essential oil-coated fabrics repel bacteria and mosquitoes
Current antimicrobial fabrics have dangerous downsides - researchers have found a safe approach using essential oils. @ryant_kirby
The nuance of mask effectiveness
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, enters our body through our nose and mouth, and therefore, covering your face minimizes the…
Editing genes before birth as a new therapy
Although the term ‘gene editing’ may sound like science fiction, it isn’t! CRISPR-mediated gene editing is a technology first…
Are constellations of mini satellites the future of communication?
A satellite constellation is a group of artificial satellites, working together. In the coming decades, companies like SpaceX, and Samsung…
Using Reishi mushrooms to filter methane out of the atmosphere
Could dead or living #fungi be used as a biofilter to trap and remove #methane, the potent #greenhousegas, from the atmosphere? Researchers…
Spend a lot of time online? It may affect your sleep.
In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…
Pollution from traffic can cause DNA damage in children
Cars are everywhere. They are essential for our day to day lives, but these vehicles are a double-edged-sword. Cars emit exhaust gases, and…