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The Unexpected Reasons Scientists Are Making Mushroom Computers

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0000

More advanced computers are at the top of many a wish list, and mushrooms, with their uniquely brain-like structures, just might hold the key.

Why Are Some Streetlights Turning Purple?

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:25:00 +0000

If you've been driving around your city at night, you might have seen a few of the streetlights have turned purple and wondered what was going on.

Why TV Screens Don't Feel As Staticky As They Used To

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0000

If you grew up with a CRT TV, you probably remember the static charge of its screen; that's still there, but you probably can't feel it anymore.

4 Worst Ways AI Has Affected School

staff@sciencing.com (Eric James Beyer) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:30:03 +0000

AI has become a pretty hot topic, and it's one that comes with plenty of ethical questions. The topic of schooling has even been affected, and here's how.

These Robots Were Built To Replace Humans (But Still Have To Work An 8-Hour Shift)

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:30:43 +0000

The fear of robots taking over human jobs isn't a new one, and not only that, but it's a reality that's a whole lot closer than you might think

Silicon Vs. Silicone: How Each Material Is Used

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 19:30:53 +0000

Scientific terms can sometimes look frustratingly similar, as is the case for silicon and silicone. But the two materials are very different, and this is how.

Here's When Flashlights Were Invented And What Inspired Their Name

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:30:08 +0000

Flashlights have come a long way from their late-1800s origins. The simple yet effective portable device also got its name thanks to its primitive design.

Meet The Robot That Amputates Its Own Limbs To Survive

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:05:09 +0000

Increasing the survivability of robots might sound dystopian, but Yale researchers done just that by presenting a robot that can amputate its own limbs.

How To Charge Multiple 12V Batteries In Line

staff@sciencing.com (S. Hussain Ather) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:41:52 +0000

Everyone's familiar with having to recharge batteries every now and again. If you've ever wondered about the science behind that, though, here's a primer.

How To Convert Watts To Volts

staff@sciencing.com (G.K. Bayne) — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:02:00 +0000

Engineers often need to know how to quickly switch between values measured in watts and those measured in volts. Fortunately, the converstion is fairly easy.

How To Use A Graphing Calculator

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 20:20:00 +0000

Using a graphing calculator might seem like a daunting task, but following these simple steps will allow you to take advantage of its capabilities.

How To Calculate A Voltage Drop Across Resistors

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Electrical circuits are used to transmit current, and there are plenty of calculations associated with them. Voltage drops are just one of those.

How To Convert KWh A Year To KW

staff@sciencing.com (Kevin Beck) — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 23:56:00 +0000

If you've looked at an energy meter, you might have seen the unit KWh, but what does it mean? And what can you really make of the data it's giving you?

How To Factor On A TI 84 Plus

staff@sciencing.com (Blake Flournoy) — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:19:59 +0000

Sometimes, advanced mathematics are a little too complicated to do by hand. In such a case, it's helpful to know how to make the best of graphing calculators.

How Do I Get The Theta Sign On My TI-84?

staff@sciencing.com (Claire Gillespie) — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:42:31 +0000

Theta is a common enough symbol when it comes to math, so how do you get to it on a calculator? If you own a TI-84, here's all you need to know.

How To Find Z-Scores On A TI-84 Plus

staff@sciencing.com (Joshua Bush) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 23:01:26 +0000

When it comes to statistics, one of the ways to standardize data sets is to use something called a z-score. Here's how you can find it on a TI-84 Plus.

What Is VAC Power?

staff@sciencing.com (Isaiah David) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:56:15 +0000

Electricity really is a staple of modern life; a lot of technology couldn't even exist without it. Everyone uses it all the time, but how does it really work?

How To Convert KW To HP For Air Conditioners

staff@sciencing.com (Chris Deziel) — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:50:37 +0000

While both kilowatts and horsepower measure the same thing, you might want to know how to switch from one unit to the other. Here's how you do it.