Sieeka Khan

DNA Nanorobots Target HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

A DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction. About 20% of breast cancers make high levels of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 of HER2, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Pantry Ingredients Can Help Grow Carbon Nanotubes

Sodium-containing compounds are surprisingly effective ingredients for cooking up carbon nanotubes Table salt, detergent, and baking soda are effective ingredients for creating carbon nanotubes, researchers at MIT have found out.

Reasons Why ‘Green Growth’ Won’t Save the Planet

Green growth may not be the best narrative for contemporary environmental problems. Five reasons 'green growth' won’t save the planet Oliver Taherzadeh, University of Cambridge and Benedict Probst, University of Cambridge Green growth has emerged as the dominant narrative for tackling contemporary environmental problems.

Bending the Norm on Nanowires

New methods of arranging silver nanowires make them more durable, shows a study by KAUST. Nanowires form transparent and flexible conductive layers that can be used for improved stain sensors, solar cells and next-generation mobile phones.

The Government Is Serious About Creating Mind-Controlled Weapons

Thought-controlled weapons are in the works. The Department of Defense's research unit, the DARPA, is paying scientists to invent and discover ways to read the minds of the soldiers using tools like genetic engineering of the human brain, infrared beams and nanotechnology.

Microsoft Says Cortana Will Be The Best Digital Assistant

Microsoft announced that Cortana will soon gain conversational artificial intelligence During the Build 2019 conference in Seattle, Washington, Microsoft's digital assistant, Cortana, was announced as a conversational artificial intelligence and could soon rival established competitors like Amazon's Alexa.

Tips For Better Dental Health

Brushing regularly and not eating too much sugar are not the only things that you should do to keep your teeth strong and healthy.

Indoor Air May Matter When It Comes to Decision Making

Evidence suggests that indoor air has a negative effect on our decision-making skills You may have noticed after hours of being cooped up in a meeting room, the air becomes warmer and stuffier compared to the rest of the office.

Get Ready For "No Tobacco Day"

Aside from claiming people’s lives, smoking causes more harm to people and the environment, according to the World Health Organization.

How Plant Viruses Can Be Used to Ward Off Pests And Keep Plants Healthy

A biological nanoparticle that could target pesticides to treat specific spots deep within the soil Researchers at the University of California San Diego and Case Western Reserve University have developed a technology that could target pesticides to treat spots within the soil.

'Spidey Senses' Could Help Autonomous Machines Avoid Accidents

What if drones and self-driving cars had the tingling "spidey senses" of Spider-Man? Andres Arrieta, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University says drones and self-driving cars might actually detect and avoid objects better if they would process sensory information faster.

Hip Fractures Are Deadly For Seniors

One in three adults aged 50 and over dies within 12 months of suffering a hip fracture Studies show that a hip fracture increases an older person's risk of death.
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