TECH & INNOVATION

Understanding the Key Tech Required in Vertical Farming

TECH & INNOVATION 01.25.2021 19:06 PM

Vertical farming involves; growing crops indoors under artificial temperature and lighting conditions. This technology focuses on increasing productivity in small places. It utilizes soil-free methods like aeroponics, aquaponics, and hydroponics. Read on to understand the main tech you need for your vertical farm.

The Benefits Collaborative Robots Can Bring To Healthcare

01.25.2021 19:03 PM

In technological automation, healthcare is one of the industries that can benefit from adopting the use of collaborative robots. For many years, specialists in the medical field have looked for ways to improve service delivery in medicine. Collaborative robots are one of the most effective solutions to staffing issues in healthcare, among other uses.

Magic-Angle Twisted Graphene Could Play Host to New Phases of Matter

01.24.2021 02:55 AM

A sheet of magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene was found to be capable of hosting new topological phases of matter.

Indoor Vertical Farms Can Also Feed Livestock

01.23.2021 01:02 AM

Unlike the vertical farms found in densely packed cities, this vertical farm in Utah grows food for cows.

World's Richest Person Elon Musk Is Offering $100M Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology

01.22.2021 03:05 AM

The world's richest man announced on his Twitter account that he would be giving a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology that will hopefully save the planet.

Aside From Pressure and Temperature, Small Electric Fields Found To Affect Diamond Formation

01.22.2021 02:00 AM

Most naturally-formed diamonds are from the Earth's mantle, generally understood to be formed as carbon is exposed to extreme temperature and pressure. A new study looks at the effects of a new parameter - electric fields - in the formation of these precious minerals.

Too Small, Too Cool: NIST Scientists Miniaturize Laser Cooling

01.22.2021 00:22 AM

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have managed to create a smaller version of the optical components that can cool atoms down close to absolute zero - a few thousandths of a degree from 0 Kelvins.

Rock-Star Material Could Become Cheaper Alternative for Solar Cells

01.21.2021 23:02 PM

A new material, classified as a perovskite, can reportedly convert sunlight to electricity as a potentially cheaper and more scalable alternative to today’s silicon-based solar cells.

On Making Flapping Drones: Understanding How Butterflies Fly Will Be Helpful

01.21.2021 22:06 PM

Butterflies create a pocket with their wings that added a thrust to take off. Scientists believe that understanding this can help in improving the design of flapping drones.

Mask Said To Deactivate Different Coronavirus Types in 2 Hours

01.21.2021 21:43 PM

Spanish firm Bioinicia recently announced it developed a special mask with a filtration efficacy that can deactivate various coronavirus types in two hours.

Anode-Free Zinc-Based Battery Is the Future of Renewable Energy Storage

01.21.2021 03:20 AM

With a new base material that is naturally abundant and lower costing, an anode-free zinc-based battery could be the safer, more cost-effective alternative for renewable energy storage.

Exclusive Interview with Emedgene's Einat Metzer: On Making Genetic Interpretation Accessible, Black Box AI, and Work with Illumina

01.21.2021 01:02 AM

To learn more about the startup that could revolutionize both genetics and machine learning, CEO and Co-Founder Einat Metzer walked us through Emedgene's goals and visions.

Scientists Establish Relationship Between Nanotube Length and Friction, To Guide Creation of Stronger Fibers

01.20.2021 03:50 AM

While carbon nanotube fibers are known to be less durable than the nanotubes within them, a new study could help close the gap between these materials.

Using Satellite Cameras, Scientists Counted Elephants From Space

01.20.2021 01:55 AM

Scientists used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count elephants in complex geographical landscapes from space.

Four Ways Technology Is Changing Healthcare

01.19.2021 21:25 PM

As you can see, healthcare in the next decade will look vastly different than it does today. This is all exciting, but any medical practitioner that doesn't familiarize themselves with these technologies will be left behind. If this means taking a short course, by all means, take it. Ultimately, these changes will be a win for everyone involved.

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