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Sciworthy

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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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            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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