Sieeka Khan

Making solar cells is like buttering bread

Medicine & Technology Mar 22, 2019

The 2D films based on 2-phenylethylammonium lead iodide produce 3D formamidinium lead iodide films via cation exchange

Instagram will block anti-vaxxer hastags to help stop the spread of medical fake news

Mar 22, 2019

Instagram will block anti-vaxx hashtags in an ongoing attempt to crack down on medical misinformation being shared on the social-media site

The controversial 'Abortion Reversal' regimen is put to the test

Mar 22, 2019

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology says suggestions that a medical abortion can be reversed after more than an hour has passed aren't supported by scientific evidence.

The Apple TV streaming service is finally here

Mar 22, 2019

Apple wants to make waves in Hollywood. But even its deep pockets don't guarantee success.

Kentucky governor says he intentionally exposed his 9 kids to chickenpox

Mar 21, 2019

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin said that he deliberately exposed his nine children to chickenpox because he doesnt want to vaccinate them.

Researchers from NIST boost intensity of nanowire LEDs

Mar 21, 2019

Nanowire gurus at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have made ultraviolet light-emitting diodes produce five times higher light intensity than do comparable LEDs

Studies show that ADHD drugs can lead to psychosis

Mar 21, 2019

A new study on the effects of medication prescribed to those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests that teens and young people could face an increased risk of psychosis with certain drugs.

Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords For Years in Plain Text

Mar 21, 2019

Hundreds of millions of Facebook users had their account passwords stored in plain text and searchable by thousands of Facebook employees — in some cases going back to 2012, KrebsOnSecurity has learned.

Is following a vegetarian diet healthier?

Mar 21, 2019

Rumor has it that vegetarians are healthier, but is it true?

FDA approves first postpartum depression drug

Mar 20, 2019

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug specifically indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression

Everything that you need to know about the new AirPods 2

Mar 20, 2019

The refreshed AirPods are available starting at $159, offering better battery life and over 50 percent more talk time.

Neon tetra fish inspired material changes colors using nanocolumns

Mar 20, 2019

Inspired by the flashing colors of the neon tetra fish, researchers have developed a technique for changing the color of a material by manipulating the orientation of nanostructured columns in the material.

Researchers created a sensor to detect brain disorders

Mar 19, 2019

Using nanotechnology, UCF researchers have developed the first rapid detector for dopamine, a chemical that is believed to play a role in various diseases such as Parkinson's, depression and some cancers.