Simple chemistry will enhance the sustainability of concrete production
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a part of The University of Tokyo, have developed a new method of producing concrete
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 13, 2021
Student's physics homework picked up by Amazon quantum researchers
A simple yet elegant change to code studied for more than 20 years could shorten timeline to achieve scalable quantum computation
Joseph Shavit
Apr 12, 2021
This ceramic ink can 3D-print bones directly into a patient’s body
A new 3D printing process which can be used inside the human body is offering hope to trauma and cancer patients who need bone replacements
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Is society ready to make human brains?
A group of researchers led by ASHBi and CiRA Assistant Professor Tsutomu Sawai explains the ethical issues regarding brain organoid research
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
3 start-ups that are bringing innovative tech to forest restoration
Conserving, restoring and growing 1 trillion trees by 2030 could help restore biodiversity and fight climate change.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2021
'Skybrator' Vibrating Wind Turbine Is Producing Clean Energy
Nicknamed 'the Skybrator' by the internet, a bladeless wind turbine has been designed to generate energy from its vibrations alone.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 29, 2021
Tires turned into graphene that makes stronger concrete
Scientists have optimized a process to convert waste from rubber tires into graphene that can, in turn, be used to strengthen concrete
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2021
School-based telehealth connects underserved kids to quality and sustainable health care
Implementation of school-based telehealth in communities facing health care barriers across South Carolina provides children with accessible
Joseph Shavit
Mar 17, 2021
Study finds plants would grow well in hybrid greenhouses that also generate solar power
A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2021
Wearable, Washable Electronic Displays May Soon Appear on Clothing
Electronic display fabrics are now larger and more durable, opening the door to clothing that acts like a computer screen.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 13, 2021
How to spot deepfakes? Look at light reflection in the eyes
University at Buffalo computer scientists have developed a tool that automatically identifies deepfake photos by analyzing light reflections
Joseph Shavit
Mar 9, 2021
Revolutionary wearable device uses the human body to sustainably power small gadgets
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a “wearable microgrid” that harvests and stores energy from the human
Joseph Shavit
Mar 8, 2021
Start-up invents 5-minute battery charging technology to eliminate "Range Anxiety"
From flat battery to full charge in just five minutes -- an Israeli start-up has developed technology it says could eliminate range ...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 5, 2021
Firms are experimenting with sucking CO2 from the air and turning it into rock below ground
On a barren hillside in southwest Iceland, workers are installing huge fans to suck carbon dioxide from the air and turn it to stone
Joseph Shavit
Mar 3, 2021
Sewage-handling robots help predict COVID-19 outbreaks in San Diego
In earlier days of the COVID-19 pandemic, before diagnostic testing was widely available, it was difficult for public health officials to...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2021
New treatment unlocks potential for baking raspberries
Washington State University scientists have figured out a way to treat raspberries before they're frozen to maintain their structure.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2021
Innovative new process recycles cotton destined for landfills into new fabric
A lot of us recycle our old textiles, but few of us know that they are very difficult to re-use, and often end up in landfills anyway.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 27, 2021
FDA Authorizes Novel Device to Help Protect Athletes’ Brains During Head Impacts
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized marketing of a new device intended to be worn around the neck of athletes aged 13 yr
Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2021
A new way to shine? Light-emitting tattoo engineered for the first time
Scientists at UCL and the IIT -Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) have created a temporary tattoo with light
Joseph Shavit
Feb 25, 2021
The Brighter 5: Top 5 new electric SUVs available by 2022
The Brighter 5: The Brighter Side of News' Top 5 new electric SUVs available by 2022.
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