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Joseph Shavit
Sep 20, 2021
Researchers are developing interactive holograms you can touch and feel
Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced millions of people to the idea of a complete environment that you could interact with and touch.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
Testing 3D printers and lasers to make and cook your next meal
Imagine having your own digital personal chef; ready to cook up whatever you want; able to tailor the shape, texture and flavor just for you
Joseph Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
Cutting edge 3D facial scans could give genetic clues to autism
New Australian research is using high-tech 3D facial scans to give us a better understanding of the genetic causes of autism.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
Can cotton clothes be soft, durable, eco-friendly and fireproof?
Cotton is skin-friendly because it can absorb considerable amounts of water and maintain a favorable microclimate on the skin.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2021
Introducing Lupins the latest superfood going mainstream
Lupins have long been touted as the next superfood, combatting heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 18, 2021
Using bacteria to build eco-friendly construction materials
Researchers are investigating whether the natural properties of bacteria could help in developing a new type of biodegradable plasterboard.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 17, 2021
Groundbreaking research paves way for first CRISPR-based HIV therapy in human patients
Researchers at Temple University have been developing and refining CRISPR-based gene-editing technology for the treatment of HIV.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
New DNA-based chip can be programmed to solve complex math problems
Since DNA has only two strands, performing even a simple calculation requires multiple chemical reactions using different sets of DNA.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
How to predict climate change from the comfort of your home
The causes of climate change can be shown using a cheap home or school computer, thanks to a Python program called The Climate Predictor.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
Captured water, carbon dioxide from car exhaust could help grow food
Texas A&M researchers have a novel idea to capture waste from passenger vehicle exhaust for use in urban greenhouses for food production.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
New solar cell design paves the way for windows that also provide solar power
A new transparency-friendly solar cell design could marry high efficiencies with 30-year estimated lifetimes.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2021
Viking-themed, zero-emission, superyacht concept features giant solar cell sails
This Super-yacht features space-age technology in the form of solar sails that let the enormous ship set off around the oceans of the world.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2021
Israeli firm unveils armed robot to protect the peace on volatile borders
The robot can gather intelligence for ground troops, carry injured soldiers and supplies in and out of battle, and strike nearby targets.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 15, 2021
UK-based start-up creates the first hands-free capable jetpack
The jetpack is designed to be operated hands-free, allowing people to make safer flights, and precision landings on structures.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 15, 2021
New green process pulls lithium from contaminated water to meet growing global demand
Although the supply of lithium around the world is plentiful, getting access to it and extracting it remains challenging and inefficient.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 14, 2021
Researchers enlist robot swarms to mine lunar resources
Aerospace and mining engineers are mapping out a plan for harvesting the moon's resources using autonomous robot swarms.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2021
Cosmic concrete developed from space dust and astronaut blood
Researchers created a concrete-like material made of extra-terrestrial dust along with the blood, sweat and tears of astronauts.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 13, 2021
Researchers are toilet-training cows to save the planet
On a farm where cows freely relieve themselves as they graze, the accumulation and spread of waste often contaminates soil and waterways.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021
Quantum chemists conjure recipe to turn gold, silver and copper into vessels of green energy
Quantum chemists believe gold, silver and copper could help the world take a leap towards green energy
Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021
Technology takes the art of origami into the fight against COVID-19
3D-printed origami technology at the heart of low-cost, portable ventilators aimed at improving pandemic treatment.
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