Vibrating Gloves Teach Braille in Minutes
Blind and partially sighted people rely on Braille to do everything from get money at the ATM to read menus. But many people find Braille difficult to learn. Now, researchers from the Georgia Institute of…
Author Archives: Nidhi Goyal
About Nidhi Goyal
Nidhi is a gold medalist Post Graduate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
Scientists Develop Self-Cooling Solar Panels That Produce More Power
Scientists have overcome major trouble in developing high-efficiency, long-lasting solar cells. Under normal operating conditions, when solar panels reach temperatures of 130 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) and above, the intense heat quickly saps efficiency…
What’s the Most Environmentally Harmful Animal Product in the American Diet? It’s What’s for Dinner.
The well-known commercials say this is “What’s for dinner,” but researchers found that beef is the most environmentally harmful animal product in the American diet. In the study, quantifying and comparing the U.S. environmental costs…
Chemical Compound Found in Tofu and Bath Salts Could Revolutionize Solar Panel Production
A breakthrough in the production of solar cells could make the next-generation of super-efficient solar cells much cheaper and safer. And they use naturally occurring substances too. For making solar panels, cadmium chloride is used to…
Old Smartphones Get New Life as Rainforest Guardians
According to a report from the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) and International police organization Interpol, illegal loggers are responsible for up to 90% of rainforest logging. This illegal logging can still impact us even…
Weather Sensors Turn Airplanes into Meteorologists
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service launches weather balloons twice a day to gather weather information from 69 locations in the continental U.S. But the weather balloon system experiences regular data blips,…
DARPA’s Z-Man Program Helps Soldiers Climb Glass Walls Like a Gecko
Scaling buildings without any wall climbing equipment might sound like something only Spider-Man or a gecko can do. But scientists have now figured out how to replicate their superpower. Innovation Inspired by Geckos The United States Defense…
What Goes on Behind the Virtual Curtain? Mining Wastewater Turned into Rainwater
Mining is necessary since it’s a big player in our economy. But mining can have adverse effects on surrounding surface and ground water so it’s important to use the most innovative and sustainable practices where…
“Hole to Hell” Found in Syberia
Siberia is often the butt of jokes. From its harsh winters with temperatures averaging well below freezing to being known as where you get shipped off to when no one wants to see you ever…
NASA and the FAA On-Board to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel
On October, 24 2003, Concorde made its final flight. However, hopes for super speedy journeys by air have been rekindled as NASA has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and international aerospace to…
