technology : Science World Report

Feb 10, 2014 08:41 PM EST

Obesity Rates Soar with Advancements in Technology in Developing Countries

As if obesity and diabetes weren’t already worldwide issues; an international study has now found that these issues are becoming an increasing cause for concern in developing countries.

Jan 24, 2014 01:18 PM EST

Mom, I Want my iPad: Kids and Technology

Chances are, if you're a parent, your kid(s) probably know more about technology than you do. And a recent study shows that between 30 to 40 percent of parents actually learn how to use the computer and Internet from their children.

Dec 16, 2013 10:50 AM EST

Interactive World E-Waste Map Reveals Jump to 65.4 Million Tons by 2017

The world's e-waste is growing by leaps and bounds. Now, scientists have created a forecast of the volume of end-of the life electronics. It turns out that the total amount of this waste will be around 65.4 million tons by 2017, jumping by a staggering one-third in just five years.

Dec 11, 2013 09:46 AM EST

New Morphing Materials May be Future for Bioengineering

Morphing materials, which are materials that can change their shape based on environmental conditions, may just be the future for bioengineering. Now, researchers have developed a new composite material that can change its shape when heated and then changes back when cooled.

Dec 10, 2013 07:11 PM EST

How We Forecast Future Technologies

Short-term projection is easy because the products are in the late stage of development now. In fact the same is true out to about five years, because the product development has already started.

Sep 10, 2013 09:54 AM EDT

Tropical Butterfly Wings Inspire New Technologies

A new study conducted by the researchers of University of Exeter has made an exotic discovery about the beautiful shimmering wings of the tropical blue Morpho butterfly which could be used for innovating new technologies, from fabrics to sensors.

Jul 26, 2013 12:05 AM EDT

Could the Twitter-Medium Become as Big as Television?

A new study suggests that Twitter could be hitting be bigger than television in years to come.

Jul 05, 2013 11:08 AM EDT

Twitter and the News: Does Social Media Really Replace Newswires?

New research has found that reporting of news events through twitter shows little evidence that it can be replaced through traditional first-hand reporting.