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Sciworthy

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Category: Technology

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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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    How do algae biofuels compare to diesel in real engines?

    Posted on May 24, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Choosing the right species of algae is one of the most important first steps, they report, as it ultimately impacts the engine’s…

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      Cutting edge water filtration inspired by your kidneys

      Posted on May 23, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

      The latest cutting-edge water filtration technique comes from a biochemistry process that predates even dinosaurs. It involves harnessing…

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        CONPHINE: Nanoconfining Polymers for Stretchable Smart Devices

        Posted on May 18, 2017June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Wearable electronics are the new fashion statement. Fitness trackers, smart watches, electronic skins….the possibilities are endless. We…

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          Disposable Vape Pens: What Are You Inhaling?

          Posted on May 2, 2017June 25, 2025 by Gina Misra

          Metal elements were found in the vapors of electronic cigarettes and hookahs and their concentrations were compared to regular cigarettes.

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            Are facial morphs a reliable way to produce fake IDs?

            Posted on April 15, 2017June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Most people can identify a familiar face in a photo, even if the picture is taken at an unusual angle, or in poor lighting. Think about how…

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              Why trains don’t fall off the track when turning

              Posted on April 12, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Trains have been the fundamental backbone of transportation and shipping for a few hundred years. Despite the ubiquity of trains, the…

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                Betting on finding aliens

                Posted on April 4, 2017October 24, 2022 by Jacob Haqq Misra

                If intelligent aliens exist somewhere in the depths of space, then should we see signs of their technology? This question has motivated…

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                  Bacteria-Powered Battery Helps Remove Lake Pollution

                  Posted on March 7, 2017June 25, 2025 by Gina Misra

                  Nitrogen pollution is a big problem in standing water such as lakes and ponds. The nitrogen comes from many sources, often agricultural…

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