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Category: How does technology impact our daily lives?

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New way to find geothermal energy

Posted on June 19, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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    Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer

    Posted on June 12, 2025June 24, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…

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      Natural materials to support green energy

      Posted on June 5, 2025June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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        Does screen use in bed affect your sleep?

        Posted on May 12, 2025June 25, 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, 2025June 25, 2025 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, 2024June 25, 2025 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, 2024June 26, 2025 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, 2024June 26, 2025 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, 2023June 25, 2025 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, 2023June 25, 2025 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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