Tech : Science World Report

Aug 20, 2014 12:58 PM EDT

Solar Energy Captured with New Transparent Device

Could you imagine a row of solar panels that also function as windows? Scientists may just have developed a new type of solar concentrator that when placed over a window creates solar energy while still allowing people to see outside.

Aug 20, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

Hackers from China Stole Data on 4.5 Million Patients

A recent report from Community Health Systems found that data on 4.5 million clients was stolen by Chinese hackers from its computer network.

Aug 20, 2014 11:51 AM EDT

Cyborg Moth 'Biobots' May Fly in Future Search and Rescue Missions

Imagine a moth flapping its way through a disaster area, flying over regions that are too dangerous for humans. Now imagine if you could control that moth in order to assess an area, bringing back critical data for search and rescue missions.

Aug 20, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

How Worms Crawl: New Mathematical Model May Create Inching Robots

What movements do worms use when it comes to inching through the Earth? That's a question that scientists have now answered with the help of a mathematical model which challenges the tradition view of how these creatures get around.

Aug 19, 2014 05:44 PM EDT

Tokyo is the 'City that Never Sleeps,' Cultural Data Reveals

New York may have been given coined the City that Never Sleeps. However, a new study shows that it's sleeping quite a bit more than other major metropolises.

Aug 19, 2014 10:15 AM EDT

Most Complete Map of Antarctica to Date May Shed Light on Climate Change

Scientists have created the most complete map of Antarctica to date. The new satellite image could inform researchers all over the globe as they examine the effects of climate change.

Aug 20, 2014 12:11 AM EDT

Cuttlefish Influences the Latest Camouflage Technology

A cephalopod deemed the cuttlefish has inspired a new type of camouflage system.

Aug 19, 2014 12:21 AM EDT

Violent Video Games May Increase Risk of Depression

Findings published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, found that they can also increase the risk of depression.

Aug 18, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

'Ignore No More' App Prevents Kids From Skipping Calls with Mom

Parents who are sick and tired of wondering what their rambunctious teens might be up to can use a new method to track them down; it's called the "Ignore No More" app.

Aug 18, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

New Laser Method Causes Microscope to be 20 Times More Powerful

A laser may just make an atomic-force microscope probe 20 times more sensitive. Scientists have found a way to make these microscopes powerful enough to detect forces as small as the weight of an individual virus.

Aug 14, 2014 09:54 AM EDT

Forget GMOs: New Advances Allow Scientists to Genetically 'Edit' Produce

Could we genetically enhance produce without introducing foreign genes? That might just be the future for our crops. Recent advances now allow the precise editing of genomes and raise the possibility of genetically improving crops.

Aug 14, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

New Tattoo Could Charge Your Electronic Device with the Power of Sweat

Scientists have managed to design a sensor in the form of a temporary tattoo that not only can monitor a person's process during exercise, but can also produce power from their perspiration.