TECH & INNOVATION

Google's AI Technology Solved 50-Year-Old Grand Challenge in Biology

TECH & INNOVATION 12.01.2020 08:30 AM

DeepMind, Google's AI technology, has solved biology's 50-year-old challenge of determining the 3D protein structure from its amino acid sequence.

Science Times - New Study Finds, Spending A Long Time on Mobile Phone is not Harmful for Mental Health

Study Finds Spending Long Time on Mobile Phone is Not Harmful to Mental Health

12.01.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers found that an individual's everyday smartphone pickups or screen time "did not predict symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress."

New Electronic Skin May Play Significant Role in Prosthetics Future

11.30.2020 21:00 PM

Scientists were able to make electronic skin that is as flexible as the skin, which promises a great future in the field of prosthetics, AI, soft robotics, and personalized medicine.

Elon Musk's Neuralink: What's Next for Human Bionics

11.30.2020 10:39 AM

Human bionics has been a fixture of sci-fi stories for a century. The lines between fiction and reality are blurring. Read on to find out more.

E-Scooters: Are They Bad for the Environment?

11.29.2020 20:00 PM

There was a surge in the use of e-scooters when the economies reopened after the lockdowns were lifted, but most people do not know that they have hidden impacts on the environment.

5 Sci-Fi Movie Technologies Seeing Real-World Applications

11.28.2020 10:06 AM

Hollywood screenwriters have a long tradition of utilizing speculative technology in science fiction storytelling. While the majority of these concepts remain the stuff of fantasy, some end up becoming real-life inventions.

Scientists Uncover Magnetic Spray that Transforms Non-Living Things into Tiny Robots

11.27.2020 20:00 PM

"An agglutinate magnetic spray transforms inanimate objects into millirobots for biomedical applications."

Pricing Algorithms Could Collude To Raise Prices

11.27.2020 18:00 PM

Algorithms can set prices for products online, but it is a different story when they learn to collude to unfairly raise prices.

China Introduces Lightning Fast 6G Wireless Connection Networks

11.27.2020 07:00 AM

China introduces 6G wireless connection networks, which are expected to provide global coverage, enhanced spectral/energy/cost efficiency, better intelligence level and security, and many more.

Science Times - Top 5 Things You Never Thought Were Discovered or Invented Accidentally

5 Famous Things Accidentally Discovered or Invented

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.

Science Times - Snorkeling Gear, Nasal Cavities of Animals Are More Effective PPEs

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.