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The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Category: What new technology is coming around the corner?

How does nature inspire technology? What new technology should we expect to come around the corner? What will they think of next?
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LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward

Posted on June 23, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…

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    How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry

    Posted on May 10, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

    The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

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      Could quantum dots reduce the cost of indoor farming?

      Posted on May 9, 2022November 8, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…

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        What if plastic could detect light or clean wastewater?

        Posted on April 25, 2022November 8, 2022 by Gina Misra

        Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to…

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          One step closer to wearable electronics

          Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

          Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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            Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis

            Posted on April 4, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…

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              New lab technique improves how we study the microbiome

              Posted on March 10, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              Scientists started out wanting to study how Vitamin A affects our gut flora. They ended up coming up with a new way to count bacteria by…

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                Might microbes mine the Moon and Mars?

                Posted on December 30, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                Scientists aboard the International Space Station test if bacteria can get vital metals out of rock under low gravity conditions.

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                  Researchers propose making concrete with human bodily fluids

                  Posted on October 25, 2021October 24, 2022 by Hunter Dulay

                  Imagine what it would be like to be an astronaut landing on Mars for the first time. The red planet has little more than dust and rocks as…

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                    Essential oil-coated fabrics repel bacteria and mosquitoes

                    Posted on September 22, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    Current antimicrobial fabrics have dangerous downsides - researchers have found a safe approach using essential oils. @ryant_kirby

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