The Benefits Collaborative Robots Can Bring To Healthcare

Medicine & Technology Jan 25, 2021

In technological automation, healthcare is one of the industries that can benefit from adopting the use of collaborative robots. For many years, specialists in the medical field have looked for ways to improve service delivery in medicine. Collaborative robots are one of the most effective solutions to staffing issues in healthcare, among other uses.

Magic-Angle Twisted Graphene Could Play Host to New Phases of Matter

Jan 24, 2021

A sheet of magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene was found to be capable of hosting new topological phases of matter.

Indoor Vertical Farms Can Also Feed Livestock

Jan 23, 2021

Unlike the vertical farms found in densely packed cities, this vertical farm in Utah grows food for cows.

The Rise of Telehealth in 2020 and Beyond

Feb 03, 2021

2020 has given rise to some unique challenges for the healthcare industry. With social distancing and lockdown policies in place, patient care as we knew it had to adapt to the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aside From Pressure and Temperature, Small Electric Fields Found To Affect Diamond Formation

Jan 22, 2021

Most naturally-formed diamonds are from the Earth's mantle, generally understood to be formed as carbon is exposed to extreme temperature and pressure. A new study looks at the effects of a new parameter - electric fields - in the formation of these precious minerals.

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