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Category: Technology

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Gaming toward a healthier life

Posted on May 22, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

In the United States, young men who have sex with men (MSM) are at higher risk for being infected with HIV, and are experiencing problems at…

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    Smart pill bottle caps to protect curious kids

    Posted on May 14, 2018June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

    There’s no shelf too high or a bottle too tight that can kill a child’s curiosity. For all the cushioned furniture corners and safety…

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      One man’s waste soot is another man’s rechargeable battery

      Posted on May 2, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are important in our lives as we use them frequently in our smartphones, laptops, tablets, power tools,…

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        Getting Rid of Graffiti with a Two-Wavelength Laser

        Posted on April 16, 2018June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Graffiti on the Berlin Wall may have become a symbol of freedom, but many heritage structures around the world are in grave danger of being…

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          Science Makes it Harder for Criminals to Cover Their Tracks

          Posted on February 10, 2018June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

          We’re all familiar with “heat signatures” and “infrared images” thanks to the numerous cop shows on television. You’d be…

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            Command a robot by tilting your head

            Posted on November 29, 2017October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            Many marvel at the immense computing power available in modern day wearable devices. However, few appreciate the many sensors that work…

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              Compostable Flower Pots Made From Pineapple Waste

              Posted on November 27, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

              When life gives you lemons, sell them and buy a pineapple. Davin Turney couldn’t have put it any better. The versatile pineapple is a…

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                What If Your Smartphone Could Help With Research?

                Posted on October 30, 2017June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Did newspapers in wartime get more discolored due to being accessed more frequently? This long-held belief is exactly what Professor Tim…

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                  Infants Got Talent!

                  Posted on August 29, 2017December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  According to the results of a study by researchers from the University of Washington, babies can perceive pitch better than adults, despite…

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                    Would a Self-Driving Car Kill You If it Had the Chance?

                    Posted on August 7, 2017October 24, 2022 by Gina Misra

                    What started out as a study of ethical decision making for self-driving cars turned into a study of human psychology. How do we decide, when…

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