Phytoplankton Genes Used by Researchers to Monitor Ocean Conditions

Medicine & Technology Apr 16, 2021

A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has traveled the world to monitor oceans to assess the waters' conditions based on changes in plankton genomes.

New Graphene 3D Printing Technique Makes Feasible Water Filters

Apr 15, 2021

While graphene has been recognized for its ability to filter out contaminants in water, it has remained limited by feasibility issues - until now.

Bronze Mirrors From Ancient China Still Reflect After 2,000 Years

Apr 15, 2021

An archaeological dig at an ancient tomb in China included some 80 bronze mirrors that were still reflective and retains their original designs, such as clouds and ancient scriptures - even after 2,000 years.

Teenage Cancer Survivor Receives Robotic Dragon Pet to Grant Her Extraordinary Wish

Apr 14, 2021

Teenage cancer survivor receives a robotic dragon from Make-a-Wish Foundation who collaborated with Arrow Electronics to grant her wish.

Are school air filtration systems COVID-proof?

Apr 13, 2021

Ventilation systems in educational institutions have always been problematic. So has government funding. In the face of uncertainty, what steps can schools take to improve air circulation in classrooms?

What is a Search Algorithm and How Does it Work?

Apr 13, 2021

The tech world is full of incredible innovations designed to make our lives easier. These days, we have everything from smart assistants in our speakers, to automated security systems we can control with our phones.

The evolution of concept maps: from offline to online

Apr 13, 2021

When you see the tools we have today it is quite hard to imagine that people used to do things another way, with no technology involved.

Creepy Eyecam Webcam Looks, Moves Like A Real Eye

Apr 13, 2021

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.

How to Use Google Analytics to Track Your Ecommerce Conversions

Apr 13, 2021

So you’ve got your ecommerce website up and running. You worked with a great designer for your logo, you’ve put together a strategy and you even uploaded some products. What’s next? Sales, of course!

Vibrations From Spiderwebs Turned Into Music: Listen to Its Beautiful Sound

Apr 13, 2021

MIT scientists created music from the vibrations of spiderwebs using the sonification process that turns data into identifiable sound.

Facial Recognition Technology Will Soon Be Required to Authorize Payments via Smartphones

Apr 12, 2021

Experts anticipate that facial recognition technology will be widely used to authenticate online payments via smartphones and other devices.

COVID-19 Monitoring Device Can Tell If You’re Going to Have Symptoms Tomorrow

Apr 13, 2021

A retired Army colonel recently talked about technology and medicine, specifically, a COVID-19 monitoring device that could produce an implant that enables one's health to be monitored.

Jairo Escobar: YouTube star’s success story

Apr 12, 2021

Jairo Escobar has the highest number of subscribers out of all Latino YouTubers based in Toronto. It took him just two years to reach a staggering 250,000 subscribers after starting his channel "Jairo Escobar" in 2019.

Facing "The Challenges of Tomorrow": French Army Tests Spot the Robot Dog for Military Applications

Apr 11, 2021

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

Apr 10, 2021

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.