Month: February 2021

sea, water, ocean

Ocean Acidification

By: Ella What is Ocean Acidification (OA)? The ongoing carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration results in direct consequence in the atmosphere. The ocean absorbs over 25% of all anthropogenic (environmental pollution and pollutants) originating in human activity) emissions from the atmosphere each year, and when the CO2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid which decreases …

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Agribots

Author: Aryan Jain Sustainable Agriculture and Microrobotics We read and hear news about ‘exponential growth’. We take vegetables and fruits for granted. We disregard the immediate vitality of our local farmers to the fabric of society and the national economy.  What does growth in terms of our economy, population, crime rates, and resources really mean …

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Neuron Regeneration and Virus Detection

Author: Aryan Jain Microtechnology has shown extensive developments in the past ten years, especially in the last six months with biocompatible and biodegradable xenobots. Advanced Simulation technology has allowed for more precise and efficient experimentation with microbots; coordination of microbots with artificial intelligence has allowed for self-learning locomotion and spatial recognition. The real-world applications for …

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