Young Neolithic Artisans: 5,000-Year-Old Pots With Three Fingerprints Crafted by Two Young Males

DESIGN 06.17.2021 06:44 AM

Upon examining pieces of pottery from the Neolithic period reveals that the clay pots were made by at least three individuals, two of them were young males between the ages of 13 to 22.

Advantages of Awnings and Canopies Everyone Should Know About

06.16.2021 11:29 AM

Awnings and canopies provide energy conservation, weather protection (sun, precipitation, snow, sleet, hailstorm, wind), branding, marketing, and architectural aesthetics, among other things.

Novel X-Ray Spectrometer Designed to Examine High-Density Energy Plasmas

06.11.2021 02:56 AM

Scientists designed a novel X-ray crystal spectrometer that would be able to render high-resolution measurements for High Density energy plasmas produced during nuclear fusion reactions.

Ancient Constantinople Aqueduct a Solution to Clean Water Systems

05.13.2021 03:00 AM

Researchers discovered a possible answer to better water management. Evidence of Byzantine water system cleaning and maintenance from Ancient Constantinople is the solution.

Flat Pasta Transforms Into 3D Shapes When Cooked, Perfect for Food Delivery to Space Stations and Disaster Sites

05.06.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania developed a flat pasta that morphs into 3D shapes when cooked that uses less packaging and releases less carbon footprint.

Algae-Based Material Could Create Sustainable Clothing for Fashion Industry and Space Exploration

05.05.2021 06:30 AM

Algae-based material could be the answer to the growing pollution that the fashion industry has been contributing, which takes 200 years for a fabric to decompose.

3D Printed Nose Cartilage: Is It a Safer, Easier Alternative for Skin Cancer Patients?

05.05.2021 06:10 AM

Researchers from the University of Alberta in Canada have devised a 3D bioprinting technique that allows the fabrication of custom-shaped cartilage, like nose cartilage, for use in surgical procedures.

Solar Power: What's Keeping Airports from Turning Into Giant Solar Farms?

05.04.2021 00:39 AM

Solar power is being used as an energy source in over 100 airports around the world. With the empty spaces airports have, why not turn them into massive solar farms?

Sky Ladder, Manned Lunar Rover May Be Chinese Scientists Next Plan for Moon Transport

04.24.2021 23:27 PM

Chinese scientists are looking for new and innovative ways to bring people to and from the moon - including a "sky ladder" and a manned lunar rover - in a new video released Saturday, April 24.

MIT Study Counts Pedestrians to Guide Urban Planning

04.23.2021 01:12 AM

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates foot traffic in cities in an effort to help city planners and developers study not only vehicle movement, but the flow of people more accurately.

Creepy Eyecam Webcam Looks, Moves Like A Real Eye

04.13.2021 03:52 AM

Scientists from Germany created Eyecam, a creepy webcam that looks and moves like a real eye to show that people are surrounded by webcams that they are not even aware of, which sparks discussion on privacy issues on sensing devices.

‘Spot' the Robot Dog Tested in Combat Scenarios to Prepare for Military Applications, Battlefield Robotization

04.11.2021 00:24 AM

Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot dog "Spot" is testing the waters for a new application - undergoing evaluations at a French military school for potential use in combat scenarios.

Uran-9, Russian Robotic Tanks Slated to be Deployed "Soon" Despite Flaws During Syrian Tests

04.10.2021 22:11 PM

Despite Ukraine's war fears and disappointing test results in Syria, Russia announces that Uran-9 will be deployed 'soon' and has addressed all previously identified issues.

Spacing in Text Logos Affect Customer Opinion, Here's What Designers Should Do

04.07.2021 06:25 AM

While logos often serve as the face of a company, a new study suggests that designing compact logos encourages favorable brand evaluations by suggesting product safety, according to a new study.

Wearable Devices Without Charging Possible? New Technology May Use Body Heat for Power

04.06.2021 06:55 AM

One persisting limitation for these gadgets, however, is the need to charge them - and new technology could soon overcome this restriction.