Artificial kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and are used when the kidneys have difficulty functioning or have reached a state of acute failure. Wearable artificial kidneys have been developed as a temporary measure, while researchers work on developing an implantable replacement kidney using nanotechnology. Medical technology has made tremendous leaps in the 20th […]
Artificial immunity involves intentional exposure to a disease through vaccinations or antibodies. The first record of artificial immunity was with smallpox, and Louis Pasteur’s germ theory showed the body can fight specific diseases. Some diseases mutate, requiring multiple vaccinations, while others, like tetanus, only provide short-term immunity. Artificial immunity is a means by which the […]
Artificial selection, also known as selective breeding, involves breeding plants and animals for desirable traits. Inbreeding can lead to genetic defects. The process has resulted in the domestication of dogs and the development of different breeds, but can also cause health problems in animals. Charles Darwin used the term in his book, On the Origin […]
Artificial life refers to human attempts to create systems with biological properties, commonly associated with computer simulation. John von Neumann first studied and popularized artificial life in the 1940s. The field is still in development and has recently been included in leading scientific publications. The cost of computing power will likely lead to the growth […]
Artificial turf is a synthetic surface resembling natural grass used for sports, residential and commercial purposes. It was invented in 1960 and popularized in 1965. It comes in three materials: polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon, each with different properties. It can be easily installed by professionals or DIY. Artificial turf, also known as synthetic turf, is […]
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