Science-Technology

Why This Town Has Been On Fire For 50 Years (video) By | July 7, 2015
From a chemical standpoint, what is fire, anyway?
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge a high tech but frustrating phone for cyber curmudgeons By | July 3, 2015
One feature I found really handy but which you undoubtedly won't use much is its capability to transfer information from your old phone wirelessly
‘Waze’ for the sleep-deprived By Israel21c | July 1, 2015
Sleep ASAP gathers data on ‘sleep strugglers’ and offers meetups and webinars introducing non-narcotic techniques for a good night’s sleep.
Novel battery uses light to produce power (video) By | June 17, 2015
This photo battery can run small electronics and recharge without an outside power source.
Amazing Space offers amazing Hubble views;  and an Epson service update By | June 11, 2015
"Gently lift you from your fast-paced life on Earth into the colorful, floating bliss of the cosmos"
Probing what happens to plutonium in a nuclear explosion By | June 10, 2015
Facility in California have started simulating what happens to plutonium in a nuclear explosion.
Keeping astronauts in space longer with better air and water By | June 3, 2015
A new system for monitoring air and water aboard space craft could help astronauts achieve longer missions.
Recovering a rare metal from LCDs to avoid depleting key resource By | June 3, 2015
Consumers are hooked on liquid-crystal displays, but recycling may be necessary to keep up production.
Mud and straw homes could be answer for earthquake regions By Israel21c | May 27, 2015
Nepal could benefit from earthquake-proof houses developed by Kibbutz Lotan from renewable materials and ancient techniques, a guest writer reports.
Expanding the code of life with new ‘letters’ By | May 27, 2015
Scientists have created a double helix out of six nucleotides, two more than what nature had devised.
Toward ‘green’ paper-thin, flexible electronics By | May 20, 2015
A new, environmentally-friendly paper that glows could lead to sustainable, roll-up electronics.
The next step in DNA computing: GPS mapping? By | May 6, 2015
Scientists have programmed DNA to calculate multiple GPS routes at the same time.
Pocket device helps Nepalese earthquake victims breathe By Israel21c | May 6, 2015
The BVM (bag valve mask) is one of an emergency responder’s main tools. Israeli paramedics designed the world’s first ‘pocket’ version of this lifesaver.
Making robots more human By | April 29, 2015
From joy to sadness, facial expressions could soon be decipherable to robots.
Flawed projector shows warranties can work when companies care By | April 24, 2015
A tip of the hat to a company that did what it said it would to keep one customer happy, quickly and efficiently. Way to go, Epson.
Our wayward planet By | April 22, 2015
The lack of American leadership the past six years has emboldened our enemies wishing us harm to challenge our Judeo-Christian ethic way of life
CorelDraw X7 adds more power,  flexibility, to design tasks By | April 16, 2015
The Canadian-based Corel company's offering has sported similar capabilities for many years now and there are a lot of compelling reasons for designers to look at it when they're shopping for a new powerhouse app.
Kimchi-based preservative used in cosmetics is not so natural By | April 15, 2015
A "natural" preservative made from radish kimchi contains synthetic ingredients, scientists say.
How probes into the Chemical Safety Board could hurt its mission By | April 15, 2015
A refinery explosion prompted the Chemical Safety Board to propose new regulations, which in turn led to more troubles for the agency.
OPPO Digital’s HA-2 a high end audio solution to low end portable sound By | April 9, 2015
As great as OPPO's HA-2 is, it isn't for everyone – as Mr. Liao noted it's targeted at a specific customer base
Tension between politics and science soothed — for now By | April 8, 2015
The NSF gave House Science Committee members a first-hand look at NSF projects to ease tensions.
Are Tech Writers Full of it? By | March 31, 2015
Propaganda, not news. Complaints that so many tech writers are indulging leftist political agendas instead of actually writing about tech and you get a media that is failing to serve its readers
Chemistry Jokes! (Round 2) By | March 30, 2015
Be sure to leave your chemistry jokes in the comments, and you might be featured in our next compilation!
Energy-generating cloth could replace batteries in wearable devices By | March 18, 2015
A new kind of material can harness energy from human movement and use it to light up a small LCD display.
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Tech guys’ advise steps for sleeping better with your smart device By | March 13, 2015
So here, for what it's worth, are the five tips the Färbe Technik guys have for living better with your ubiquitous screen
Graphene: A new tool for fighting cavities and gum disease? By | March 11, 2015
Preventing dental diseases could someday include treatments with graphene oxide.
Acer Chromebook lets you live in the Clouds By | March 6, 2015
It's inexpensive (Acer's website lists it at $329), it's extremely portable, is built well and offers excellent multimedia features.
New insight into how rubber is made could improve tires, reduce air pollution By | February 25, 2015
Improving rubber could benefit the auto industry, customers and the environment.
The Micro-Era By | February 18, 2015
Construction of micro-condos is booming
Just a reminder: Scientists’ predictions are basically wild-ass guesses By | February 18, 2015
Never mind!