5 Potential Dangers of Using Cell Phones in the Lab
Are cell phones a safety hazard in the lab?
Using Smartphones Could Help Improve Memory Skills
New study shows that external memory tools are effective and do not cause “digital dementia”
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Digital Contact Tracing for COVID-19: An Analysis of Strengths, Limitations
Researchers help governments decide if and how they might adopt this technology to track those infected with SARS-CoV-2
Spider Silk Could Be Used to Power Microphones in Hearing Aids, Cell Phones
New research from Binghamton University shows that fine fibers like spider silk actually improve the quality of microphones for hearing aids
New Material May Help Cut Battery Costs for Electric Cars, Cellphones
A novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material developed at the University of Texas at Dallas may provide an alternative to lithium-ion technology
Could Mobile Phone Data Help Bring Electricity to the Developing World?
Lack of quality demographic data is a major obstacle to planning infrastructure in the developing world. In a recent study, a team of researchers from the Santa Fe Institute in the U.S., the University of Manchester in the U.K., and the Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Senegal used anonymized cell phone data to assess the feasibility of electrification options for rural communities in Senegal.