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![New technology could bring the fastest version of 5G to your home and workplace](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_d259518fc24c415b8b1ab51a0a321e72~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_d259518fc24c415b8b1ab51a0a321e72~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
New technology could bring the fastest version of 5G to your home and workplace
Consumers of today's 5G cellphones may have experienced one of the following tradeoffs: impressive download speeds with spotty coverage
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
Petal to the metal: How to ‘phytomine’ high-value metals from plants
Harvesting high grade metals – such as nickel, gold, and cobalt — from plants just like any other crop is called phytomining
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 26, 2021
Beach-cleaning BeBot sifts through sand to gather small pieces of trash
The BeBot is a robot designed to pick up smaller debris that is often left behind by larger beach cleaning technologies and operations,
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021
Adding Human Gene Boosts Crop Yields by 50 Percent
Almost a billion people around the world don’t have enough food to eat according to the United Nations World Food program.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 25, 2021
Speck of dust sized AAA voltage battery provides energy for biomedical applications
The miniaturization of microelectronic sensor technology, microelectronic robots or intravascular implants challengingly is progressing fast
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 25, 2021
UC Health performs first endoscopic “triple valve” surgery in the U.S.
UC Health cardiac surgeons have successfully performed the United States’ first-ever endoscopic “triple valve” surgery at UC Medical Center.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
First 3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef-like meat
Scientists used stem cells isolated from Wagyu cows to 3D-print a meat alternative containing muscle, fat, and blood vessels.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
Nutrient-rich human waste poised to sustain agriculture, improve economies
The future connection between human waste, sanitation technology and sustainable agriculture is becoming more evident.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
Turning artificial photosynthesis technology ventures from concept to reality
Korean researchers are striving to turn artificial photosynthesis technology into reality to achieve carbon neutrality or achieve net 0.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
Green energy researchers develop new technology for large-scale stable energy storage
The sale of electric vehicles (EV’s) has grown exponentially in the past few years as is the need for renewable energy sources to power them
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 24, 2021
World's first fossil-free steel manufactured in Sweden
Production of the material will begin from 2026 as Volvo plans to start production of prototype vehicles using green steel by end of year
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
Common solar tech can be used to power smart devices indoors
Any time you turn on a light at home or in the office, you expend energy. What if flipping the light switch meant producing energy too?
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
Scientists develop technology for sustainable next-generation batteries
Researchers have developed a new technology which could enable lithium batteries to be replaced with more sustainable alternatives.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 23, 2021
First steerable catheter developed for brain surgery
A team of engineers and physicians has developed a steerable catheter that for the first time will give neurosurgeons the ability to steer..
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021
NASA Team Develops Technique To Protect ISS From Radiation Risk
A team of NASA researchers has developed a technique to predict radiation risk on the International Space Station for future exploration.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021
Elon Musk says Tesla's robot will make physical work a 'choice'
Tesla boss Elon Musk announced the latest frontier he's aiming to conquer: humanoid robots. He would have an initial prototype by next year.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021
These Glicerin-Filled 'Smart Glasses' Adjust To Your Vision Automatically
Created by a team led by Prof. Carlos Mastrangelo these, app controlled, smart glasses feature "liquid lenses" that change shape.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Meet Grace, the healthcare robot designed to talk to people in Covid isolation
The team behind humanoid robot Sophia has invented Grace to interact with the elderly as well as Covid-19 patients in isolation.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021
Perovskite: the material that allows a greener fabrication of transistors
Physicists find a way to make components for low-cost electronics using a material that’s highly rated for its performance in next-gen solar
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
New material enables solar cells to convert more energy from sun
Many countries around the world are committed to reducing emissions or reaching net-zero emissions to meet the United Nations' climate goals
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