TECH & INNOVATION

What oil leaves behind in 2.5 billion gallons of water every day in US

TECH & INNOVATION 03.20.2019 08:34 AM

New Purdue University technology designed to help clean, purify water used in oil refinement About 2. 5 billion gallons of produced water, a byproduct from the oil refinery and extraction process, is generated each day in the United States.

Money: Creation and Manufacturing Explained

03.20.2019 07:51 AM

There's not a single pulp of wood in the US dollar. Whether we choose to admit it or not, money is the single most important element in life. Without money you couldn't eat, you would have no home, no clothes and sadly, very few friends.

Gmail application will shut down on April 2nd

03.19.2019 20:36 PM

Google released a statement that they will close down another application and the users are not happy

Hydrophobic Cement Blocks Solves Coastal Homes Deterioration Problem

03.19.2019 10:39 AM

A team of scientists has invented hydrophobic cement for homes along the coastline. (Photo : Skeeze) On Early March 2019, the 10th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology was held at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

From foam to bone: Plant cellulose can pave the way for healthy bone implants

03.19.2019 09:36 AM

Researchers from the University of British Columbia and McMaster University have developed what could be the bone implant material of the future: an airy, foamlike substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.

Miyake's Tenji Tiles Reaches 52 Years in Use

03.19.2019 08:50 AM

52 years ago, Miyake invented the Tenji tile which has been helping the blind find their way. (Photo : Free-Photos) On Monday, March 18, 2019, Seiichi Miyake graced the Google Doodle as his invention reaches its 52nd year in use.

Cryptocurrency: Regulations and Policies Are Being Written

03.19.2019 08:49 AM

Japan drafts cryptocurrency regulations. Today cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have become a global phenomenon known to most people. While still somehow geeky and not understood by the majority of the population, banks, governments and many companies are aware of its importance.

Anroid antivirus applications are not as useful as advertised

03.18.2019 13:11 PM

After reassessing some Anroid antivirus applications, experts show that some are useless Antiviruses can cause distress to those who use them in their device.

Nanotechnology: Extending Battery Life

03.18.2019 13:09 PM

Nanotechnology provides more time between charges. Low battery indications are probably the most annoying aspect in today's gadget-driven world. The use of nanotechnology could possibly lessen the immediate stress of temporarily being cut off from the cyber universe that has become such an intricate part of our daily routine or even give battery driven cars an increase in mileage.

The robots that dementia caregivers want: robots for joy, robots for sorrow

03.18.2019 10:06 AM

Caregivers design robots that increase joyful moments and reduce emotional stress Building robots that can help people with dementia has been a longtime goal for roboticists.

Apple is found guilty of infringing on at least three Qualcomm patents

03.18.2019 08:41 AM

Qualcomm has won the battle against Apple who was found guilty of infringing their patents. Qualcomm has won an important legal battle against Apple: The Cupertino consumer electronics giant was found to have violated three Qualcomm patents and they were required to pay the first $31 million in damages.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

03.18.2019 08:02 AM

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.

AR on the Surgical Playing Field

03.17.2019 10:23 AM

This is the epitome of fun and efficient learning. With all augmented reality gadgets and applications within essentially everyone's reach, gaming is at a very different level today.

Air Frying: How does it work?

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

That's thermodynamics in your kitchen right there. Nutritional conscious eating is atop most everyone's list when it comes to living their best life.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.