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Category: How does technology impact our daily lives?

How does technology interact with society? How does this help us lead better lives? How does technology make life more difficult?
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Does screen use in bed affect your sleep?

Posted on May 12, 2025May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

Researchers demonstrated that an hour of screen time in bed increased the likelihood of insomnia and poor sleep in Norwegian college…

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    Scientists use fungal networks to improve robotics

    Posted on January 13, 2025December 17, 2024 by Sciworthy

    Researchers found robots attached to a network of king oyster mushrooms interacted more closely with their environment.

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      Gamers characterize human gut microbes

      Posted on November 18, 2024November 11, 2024 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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        Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

        Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Bhargabi Banerjee

        Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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          New wearable device to catch early breast cancer

          Posted on January 8, 2024December 14, 2023 by Ankita Murmu

          Scientists developed a small wearable device that can identify early breast cancer using ultrasound.

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            A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data

            Posted on November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…

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              New LED technology could make phone screens flexible

              Posted on July 31, 2023December 5, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

              Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…

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                Can wearable AI predict depression?

                Posted on July 17, 2023July 19, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology…

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                  DART collision alters path of a near-Earth asteroid

                  Posted on July 6, 2023May 9, 2024 by Aubrey Zerkle

                  Scientists tested planetary defense technology by slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to alter its course. They used…

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                    Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory

                    Posted on June 22, 2023May 29, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

                    Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.

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