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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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Essential oil-coated fabrics repel bacteria and mosquitoes

Posted on September 22, 2021June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

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

    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, 2021September 2, 2026 by Sciworthy

      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, 2021September 2, 2026 by Sciworthy

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

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          Using Reishi mushrooms to filter methane out of the atmosphere

          Posted on January 11, 2021December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Could dead or living #fungi be used as a biofilter to trap and remove #methane, the potent #greenhousegas, from the atmosphere? Researchers…

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            Spend a lot of time online? It may affect your sleep.

            Posted on August 18, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…

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              Pollution from traffic can cause DNA damage in children

              Posted on June 19, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

              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…

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