TECH & INNOVATION

Uncharacteristic Behavior of Bennu Changes Scientists’ Perception of Asteroids

TECH & INNOVATION 03.20.2019 11:54 AM

Dust plumes have scientists excited. Bennu is the target of the OSIRIS-REx mission which is intended to return samples to Earth in 2023 for further study.

Facial motion capture helps bring VR documentary to life

03.20.2019 09:39 AM

CAMERA, the University of Bath's motion capture research centre, has collaborated with the Interactive arm of Aardman on a BBC virtual reality documentary about the story of twin sisters whose lives were torn apart by a terrible accident.

Obtaining Water From Thin Air

03.20.2019 09:28 AM

Everything from Nothing Did you know that palatable water can be collected from thin air? No, it's not magic, it's science! Everyday, people all over the world search for new ways to maximize renewable resources, and pulling water from seemingly nothing is one of the groundbreaking methods we have come up with.

What oil leaves behind in 2.5 billion gallons of water every day in US

03.20.2019 08:34 AM

New Purdue University technology designed to help clean, purify water used in oil refinement About 2. 5 billion gallons of produced water, a byproduct from the oil refinery and extraction process, is generated each day in the United States.

Money: Creation and Manufacturing Explained

03.20.2019 07:51 AM

There's not a single pulp of wood in the US dollar. Whether we choose to admit it or not, money is the single most important element in life. Without money you couldn't eat, you would have no home, no clothes and sadly, very few friends.

Gmail application will shut down on April 2nd

03.19.2019 20:36 PM

Google released a statement that they will close down another application and the users are not happy

Hydrophobic Cement Blocks Solves Coastal Homes Deterioration Problem

03.19.2019 10:39 AM

A team of scientists has invented hydrophobic cement for homes along the coastline. (Photo : Skeeze) On Early March 2019, the 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was held at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

From foam to bone: Plant cellulose can pave the way for healthy bone implants

03.19.2019 09:36 AM

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and McMaster University have developed what could be the bone implant material of the future: an airy, foamlike substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.

Miyake's Tenji Tiles Reaches 52 Years in Use

03.19.2019 08:50 AM

52 years ago, Miyake invented the Tenji tile which has been helping the blind find their way. (Photo : Free-Photos) On Monday, March 18, 2019, Seiichi Miyake graced the Google Doodle as his invention reaches its 52nd year in use.

Cryptocurrency: Regulations and Policies Are Being Written

03.19.2019 08:49 AM

Japan drafts cryptocurrency regulations. Today cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have become a global phenomenon known to most people. While still somehow geeky and not understood by the majority of the population, banks, governments and many companies are aware of its importance.

Anroid antivirus applications are not as useful as advertised

03.18.2019 13:11 PM

After reassessing some Anroid antivirus applications, experts show that some are useless Antiviruses can cause distress to those who use them in their device.

Nanotechnology: Extending Battery Life

03.18.2019 13:09 PM

Nanotechnology provides more time between charges. Low battery indications are probably the most annoying aspect in today's gadget-driven world. The use of nanotechnology could possibly lessen the immediate stress of temporarily being cut off from the cyber universe that has become such an intricate part of our daily routine or even give battery driven cars an increase in mileage.

The robots that dementia caregivers want: robots for joy, robots for sorrow

03.18.2019 10:06 AM

Caregivers design robots that increase joyful moments and reduce emotional stress Building robots that can help people with dementia has been a longtime goal for roboticists.

Apple is found guilty of infringing on at least three Qualcomm patents

03.18.2019 08:41 AM

Qualcomm has won the battle against Apple who was found guilty of infringing their patents. Qualcomm has won an important legal battle against Apple: The Cupertino consumer electronics giant was found to have violated three Qualcomm patents and they were required to pay the first $31 million in damages.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

03.18.2019 08:02 AM

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.