Why Does Paper Get Weaker When Wet? Unraveling the Chemistry Behind Its Vulnerability to Moisture

Medicine & Technology Feb 27, 2024

Discover why paper is more prone to disintegrate when wet by understanding its composition compared to its dry state.

Why Writing on Paper Gives More Ethical Decision Than Doing It On a Digital Device?

Aug 19, 2022

Researchers reveal that a person who writes on paper when making a decision will likely have a virtuous decision than when they do it on a digital device. To know more about the study, check out this post.

SpaceWorks Presents Big Ideas at Big Sky

Mar 10, 2022

What benefits can the next evolution of liquid rocket propulsion provide? Can we bring cargo home from space affordably and more frequently? Dr. John Bradford and Tyler Kunsa from SpaceWorks Enterprises answered these two forward-leaning questions at the 2022 IEEE Aerospace Conference.

Handwriting vs. Typing: Which is More Effective When Learning New Language?

Jul 12, 2021

In this digital era, people tend to spend more time typing on a keyboard than handwriting with pen or pencil and paper. However, a new study found that the latter-mentioned still provides anything useful.

Researchers Identify Key Factor for Calcium Carbonate Recovery From Industrial Wastes

Nov 25, 2020

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

Handwriting Over Keyboard Use Yields Best Learning and Memory on Kids

Oct 02, 2020

Researchers found that handwriting creates more activity in the sensorimotor parts of the brain, therefore fostering better learning, memory and creativity on kids.

Engineers Turn Ordinary Piece of Paper Into Wireless Keyboard

Sep 06, 2020

Engineers at Purdue University have turned an ordinary piece of paper into a Bluetooth-connected, interactive, wireless keyboard.

The best sustainable shopping bags

Aug 21, 2019

Which of the following shopping bags are most sustainable: plastic, paper or reusable bags?

What Disadvantage Do These Biodegradable Food Containers Contain?

Jun 05, 2019

This chemical leaches into the soil during the process of degradation of biodegradable food containers.

Money: Creation and Manufacturing Explained

Mar 20, 2019

There's not a single pulp of wood in the US dollar.

Scientists Invented Paper-Based Sanitizers, Effective & Inexpensive Way To Beat Bacteria

May 02, 2017

A paper-based sanitizer was formed by researchers that could successfully sanitize bacterias that are hard to kill.