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Sciworthy

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Category: Technology

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One man’s waste soot is another man’s rechargeable battery

Posted on May 2, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are important in our lives as we use them frequently in our smartphones, laptops, tablets, power tools,…

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    Getting Rid of Graffiti with a Two-Wavelength Laser

    Posted on April 16, 2018June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Graffiti on the Berlin Wall may have become a symbol of freedom, but many heritage structures around the world are in grave danger of being…

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      Science Makes it Harder for Criminals to Cover Their Tracks

      Posted on February 10, 2018June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

      We’re all familiar with “heat signatures” and “infrared images” thanks to the numerous cop shows on television. You’d be…

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        Command a robot by tilting your head

        Posted on November 29, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        Many marvel at the immense computing power available in modern day wearable devices. However, few appreciate the many sensors that work…

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          Compostable Flower Pots Made From Pineapple Waste

          Posted on November 27, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

          When life gives you lemons, sell them and buy a pineapple. Davin Turney couldn’t have put it any better. The versatile pineapple is a…

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            What If Your Smartphone Could Help With Research?

            Posted on October 30, 2017June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Did newspapers in wartime get more discolored due to being accessed more frequently? This long-held belief is exactly what Professor Tim…

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              Infants Got Talent!

              Posted on August 29, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              According to the results of a study by researchers from the University of Washington, babies can perceive pitch better than adults, despite…

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                Would a Self-Driving Car Kill You If it Had the Chance?

                Posted on August 7, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                What started out as a study of ethical decision making for self-driving cars turned into a study of human psychology. How do we decide, when…

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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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                    Microbial Computers: Is There Anything that Bacteria Can’t Do?

                    Posted on June 5, 2017October 24, 2022 by SanjoySom

                    Really, is there anything that microbes can't do?

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