World's Richest Person Elon Musk Is Offering $100M Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology

Medicine & Technology Jan 22, 2021

The world's richest man announced on his Twitter account that he would be giving a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology that will hopefully save the planet.

Too Small, Too Cool: NIST Scientists Miniaturize Laser Cooling

Jan 22, 2021

Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have managed to create a smaller version of the optical components that can cool atoms down close to absolute zero - a few thousandths of a degree from 0 Kelvins.

Rock-Star Material Could Become Cheaper Alternative for Solar Cells

Jan 21, 2021

A new material, classified as a perovskite, can reportedly convert sunlight to electricity as a potentially cheaper and more scalable alternative to today’s silicon-based solar cells.

On Making Flapping Drones: Understanding How Butterflies Fly Will Be Helpful

Jan 21, 2021

Butterflies create a pocket with their wings that added a thrust to take off. Scientists believe that understanding this can help in improving the design of flapping drones.

Mask Said To Deactivate Different Coronavirus Types in 2 Hours

Jan 21, 2021

Spanish firm Bioinicia recently announced it developed a special mask with a filtration efficacy that can deactivate various coronavirus types in two hours.

Anode-Free Zinc-Based Battery Is the Future of Renewable Energy Storage

Jan 21, 2021

With a new base material that is naturally abundant and lower costing, an anode-free zinc-based battery could be the safer, more cost-effective alternative for renewable energy storage.

Exclusive Interview with Emedgene's Einat Metzer: On Making Genetic Interpretation Accessible, Black Box AI, and Work with Illumina

Jan 21, 2021

To learn more about the startup that could revolutionize both genetics and machine learning, CEO and Co-Founder Einat Metzer walked us through Emedgene's goals and visions.

Scientists Establish Relationship Between Nanotube Length and Friction, To Guide Creation of Stronger Fibers

Jan 20, 2021

While carbon nanotube fibers are known to be less durable than the nanotubes within them, a new study could help close the gap between these materials.

Using Satellite Cameras, Scientists Counted Elephants From Space

Jan 20, 2021

Scientists used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count elephants in complex geographical landscapes from space.

How Technology is Helping Science and Health

Jan 19, 2021

Technology has always had a mutually beneficial relationship with science and health, from developing online medical courses such as a Masters in School Counseling to creating new equipment and research methods.

Data Mining Vs. Data Science

Jan 18, 2021

The progressive development of technology contributes to the expanding global data domain. Perhaps, the size of data created every year is expanding faster than before.

Dynabook Unveils its Business-Ready Tiger Lake vPro Laptops at CES 21

Jan 18, 2021

Dynabook, the leading provider of professional-grade laptops, has announced its latest line of laptops equipped with the latest 11th-gen Intel Core processors at the all-digital CES 21.

Blue Light Glasses Can Help Alleviate Adverse Effects of Pandemic Screen Time

Jan 17, 2021

The AAO said we don't need blue light glasses.

[WATCH] NASA Hot Fire Test Cut Short By Engine Shutdown

Jan 16, 2021

NASA's hot fire test - the final test for the SLS Green Run - was cut short by an engine shutdown, with the planned eight-minute trial run lasting for a little over a minute.

Turning Off Camera During Virtual Meetings Can Help Save the Planet

Jan 14, 2021

Recent finding says that turning off camera during virtual meetings is an environment-friendly gesture.