3D Imaging May Replace Prosthetics?
By Erin Stackowitz, Staff Writer From the fictional brainchild of Mary Shelley to the bioengineers at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine in North Carolina, scientists are getting closer to achieving the technology to create fully functionally organs and body parts from 3D printers. Although there is no modern day Frankenstein in the works, scientists now have the ability to create and sustain printed cartilage in...
LiveSafe- Never Walk Home Alone Again
By Erin Stackowitz, Contributing Writer This is not a topic that is privy to political debaters. This is not an issue that should be discussed every four years or even after the incidence occurs. Hate crimes, gun violence, sexual assaults, etc. are issues that face every community in the world and with this new app, LiveSafe, crime can be prevented and reported productively and anonymously. LiveSafe is a free, mobile safety...
Tech may have you book next trip through refrigerator
By Marli Horwitz, MS&T Editor Tech giants have promised the everyday traveler an automated future for years; many expected concepts such as the driverless car, household robot, and other automated services to be on the consumer market today. These varied forms of instant gratification once thought to be impossible may be tangible developments within the next five years. At CES 2016, a technology trade show held recently in Las...
Spider silk puts a spin on the clothing industry
By Graham Alabdulla, Contributing Writer You spot a spider hiding under your bed, or in the corner, and immediately a wave of dread washes over you- you know you are going to have to kill the spider because it’s . . . Scary? Gross? Icky? The spider is actually none of these things; it is helpful, hygienic, and man’s arachnid best friend forever (ABFF). Spiders play an extremely important role in our ecosystem by keeping the densities...
Online sales soar on Black Friday
By Eileen Gazzola, Staff Writer It is no secret that Black Friday store sales have declined over the years. This is mainly due to the staggering increase in online shopping. Online stores have made it easy for consumers to take advantage of free shipping, discounts, and most importantly the convenience of never having to venture out into the cold weather. How significant is the impact? Online stores are offering great deals even...
One day will robots rule the world?
By Samantha Siomko, Staff Writer “Maybe,” says Toshio Fukuda, robotics expert from Japan’s Nagoya University. “In 30 or 40 years. But I’m not worried. I won’t still be alive.” His comment was made in light of the World Robot Conference held in China last week. The conference, held from November 21 to 25, featured robots that danced, played badminton, and rang bells, probably not the types of robots that would take over the world. The...
