Technology
February 17th, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceSmart windows could save energy Tiny droplets sandwiched between glass panes turn cloudy when it’s hot outside; this filter out some warming sunlight BY SID PERKIN At temperatures above 32 °C (90 °F), a new “smart window” (above) blocked some of the light streaming into...
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February 16th, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceNew contact lenses will help people see with inbuilt telescope A tiny device in new contact lenses, aimed at hundreds of thousands of people suffering from age-related eye problems, could increase user’s vision nearly three fold People with the most common form of sight...
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February 15th, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceBamboo water catcher project misses crowdfunding target By Alison Frank A crowdfunding campaign for a project to pluck water out of thin air for use in African villages has failed to reach its US$100,000 goal. As today’s deadline passed, only US$44,996 had been pledged on...
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January 23rd, 2015 | by
MuslimSciencePakistani scientists develop DNA “barcode” By Suhail Yusuf for Dawn Published a day ago The research is the doctorate thesis of Uzma Munir (r) under the supervision of Dr Qamarunnisa (l). — Photo by Suhail Yusuf KARACHI: Pakistani scientists have developed a “genetic...
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January 22nd, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceBiological safety lock for Genetically Modified Organisms Biological safety lock for GMO The creation of genetically modified and entirely synthetic organisms continues to generate excitement as well as worry. Such organisms are already churning out insulin and other drug...
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January 15th, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceGlucose Meter for Diabetes Patients San Diego, CA. Jan. 14, 2015 Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) have tested a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in between skin cells. This first-ever example of...
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January 7th, 2015 | by
MuslimScienceBy The Editorial Team of localhost/muslim Last January, localhost/muslim recognized the Top-20 Most Influential Women in Science in the Islamic World. This year, we recognize the achievements of Women who made ground breaking discoveries, broke glass ceilings, and won...
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June 1st, 2014 | by
MuslimScienceBy Dr. Parandis Tajbakhsh The 21st century has witnessed some of the bitterest wars and crimes against humanity, crimes that a group of humans commit against another. Our planet, of course, is familiar with far more brutal mishaps, but it is now witnessing an...
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March 21st, 2014 | by
MuslimScienceBy the Editors of localhost/muslim Access to healthcare, like Education, is now considered a fundamental human right. Delivery of effective health care cannot be achieved without an adequate healthcare system comprising facilities (hospitals and clinics), adequately trained...
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October 21st, 2012 | by
MuslimScienceBy:Athar Osama Published on SciDev.Net on 12 October 2012 Muslim countries must alter their stance on the social sciences if they are to use technology to its full potential, says Athar Osama. The last two centuries have reduced global hunger, poverty, and disease in ways...
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