TECH & INNOVATION

5 Famous Things Accidentally Discovered or Invented

TECH & INNOVATION 11.26.2020 07:00 AM

Not all things were invented or discovered by purpose -- many, by accident. Look around your house, office, or room. There are so many things you see, right? When asked where you got them, you'll indeed say you bought them from the store or ordered them online.

Masks Copied From Snorkeling Gear and Animal's Nasal Cavities, Effective as PPE

11.25.2020 18:00 PM

Experts patterned PPEs from snorkeling gear and animal's nasal cavities and found it effective.

Researchers Identify Key Factor for Calcium Carbonate Recovery From Industrial Wastes

11.25.2020 12:00 PM

Scientists have presented a new set of guidelines in using solvents as recovery agents for calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from industrial wastes.

The Most Innovative Technological Advancements in Dentistry

11.24.2020 20:59 PM

Over the years, visiting the dentist is not publicly known as one of the most pleasant or anticipated of visits. Most people choose to skip dental visits because of the discomfort that comes with it. However, dental health and making sure you are caring for your mouth, gum, and teeth, is paramount to overall health.

Solar-Powered Space Rocket Might Become Possible for Interstellar Travel Soon

11.24.2020 20:00 PM

Engineers have been developing a rocket engine powered by the sun that would make interstellar travel possible in the near future.

Everything You Need To Know About Laptop Trackpads

11.24.2020 12:00 PM

Laptop trackpads are the built-in mouse that translates the position of the fingers in order to move the cursor on the screen. Here are things you need to know about them.

Mysterious Metal Monolith Discovered in the Middle of Utah Desert

11.24.2020 09:00 AM

What began as routine wildlife support took an extraterrestrial turn for the Department of Public Safety of Utah after officers tripped upon a mysterious metal monolith in the middle of rural Utah.

How Good Are You at Recognizing Faces? Here’s a New Face Test Scientists Want You To Try

11.22.2020 21:00 PM

The UNSW Face Test has an estimated 15-minute duration and is extremely difficult. Recognizing faces apart has been an essential social skill in our species' evolution.

LOOK: World's First Antibacterial Smartphone Stops Spread of Microbes by 99.9%

11.21.2020 19:00 PM

CAT S42 is the world's first antibacterial smartphone that uses silver ion to reduce the spread of microbes by 99.9% in 24 hours; perfectly designed for military use.

First Time in the World: Demonstration of Ultra Pressure Sensor Attached to the Fingertips

11.21.2020 17:00 PM

Researchers have recently devised an ultrathin pressure sensor that can be attached directly to the skin.

Chinese Submersible "Fendouzhe" Descended to Earth's Deepest Oceanic Trench

11.21.2020 05:00 AM

China breaks the record for deepest manned-dive in Mariana Trench using its submersible named "Fendouzhe" or "Striver" in English.

Arecibo Radio Telescope Soon to End 57 Years of Service

11.20.2020 18:00 PM

The famous Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico, which has provided priceless service to scientists for more than five decades, is set for dismantling after incurring irreparable damage.

Is This Lab-Made Ouroboros Steak Ethical To Eat? Experts Says Yes

11.20.2020 08:00 AM

Experts from the United States have created a "grow-your-own" steak that people can grow from their own cells.

Robot Employed At a Japanese Shop To Tell Customers to Wear Face Masks

11.19.2020 22:00 PM

A Japanese shop has deployed Robovie the robot that politely asks the customers to wear face masks inside the shop and practice social distancing.

MIT Scientists Devise ‘Uncrashable Car’ Using Morphing Building Blocks

11.19.2020 13:00 PM

MIT Scientists have devised tiny building blocks that show a variety of distinctive mechanical properties like the ability to generate a twisting motion when squeezed.

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