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Vision Pro used in surgery “to eliminate human error”

A UK report describes how Vision Pro was used in surgery, with the spatial computer described as a “gamechanger.” It was first used last month by US neurosurgeon Dr Robert Masson in an operation seen in the above photo. The headset was said t.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxMar 12th, 2024

How "apocalypse" became a secular as well as religious idea

The exponential growth of artificial intelligence over the past year has sparked discussions about whether the era of human domination of our planet is drawing to a close. The most dire predictions claim that the machines will take over within five t.....»»

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Saturday Citations: Parrots on the internet; a map of human wakefulness; the most useless rare-earth element

We field a torrent of science news updates every week and on Saturday morning, we highlight three or four of them based on the observed preferences of a panel of dogs as shown by the Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment, a standardized evaluation of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Boeing"s Starliner joins select club of crewed US spaceships

Throughout the annals of American space exploration, a select few spacecraft have had the distinction of carrying human beings beyond Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

Microsoft plans to lock down Windows DNS like never before. Here’s how.

ZTDNS brings the best of both worlds to DNS: encryption and fine-grained control. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Translating human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses has long been fraught with gaping secur.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

We still don’t understand how one human apparently got bird flu from a cow

A genetic analysis and case report reveal new insights and big gaps in our knowledge. Enlarge / Holstein dairy cows in a freestall barn. (credit: Getty | ) The US Department of Agriculture this week posted an unpublished.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Aligned peptide "noodles" could enable lab-grown biological tissues

A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston have achieved a significant milestone in their work to create a biomaterial that can be used to grow biological tissues outside the human body......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

NASA is helping protect tigers, jaguars, and elephants—here"s how

As human populations grow, habitat loss threatens many creatures. Mapping wildlife habitat using satellites is a rapidly expanding area of ecology, and NASA satellites play a crucial role in these efforts. Tigers, jaguars, and elephants are a few of.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Blue Screen of Death: What it means and what to do if you get one

The Blue Screen of Death, or BSOD, is a common Windows error faced by many people over the years. Here's what to do if this appears on your screen......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Cyble Vision X covers the entire breach lifecycle

Cyble is launching Cyble Vision X, the successor to its Cyble Vision 2.0 threat intelligence platform, to elevate the user experience by empowering decision-makers with immediate access to critical information. The comprehensive release infuses artif.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Human activity is causing toxic thallium to enter the Baltic Sea, finds new study

Human activities account for a substantial amount—anywhere from 20% to more than 60%—of toxic thallium that has entered the Baltic Sea over the past 80 years, according to new research by scientists affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic In.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Study finds human noise negatively impacts cricket survival and reproduction

As the sun sets and the sweltering heat gives way to a balmy evening, there's one sound that fills the air, both beloved and bothersome: the rhythmic symphony of chirping crickets. However, human-generated noise can mask the harmony of the cricket so.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Apple Vision Pro a big hit in enterprise

During the Apple earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared that half of Fortune 100 companies have purchased Apple Vision Pro units.Apple Vision Pro is making a splash in enterpriseApple Vision Pro is the first spatial computer from Apple and has prov.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our patterns and behaviors, which in turn affected wildlife

The Earth now supports over eight billion people who collectively have transformed three-quarters of the planet's land surface for food, energy, shelter and other aspects of the human enterprise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Bioreactor processes and cryotechnologies improve active ingredient tests using human cell cultures

Many new drug candidates end up failing because they cause serious side effects in clinical trials even though lab tests involving cell cultures have been successful. This is a common occurrence if the cells used come from animal tissue, for example......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Deeper understanding of malaria parasite sexual development unlocks opportunities to block disease spread

For the first time, the developmental stages of the deadliest human malaria parasite have been mapped in high resolution, allowing researchers to understand this ever-adapting adversary in more detail than previously possible......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Feds" new emergency braking rule to test auto industry

A federal rule finalized Monday that requires automatic emergency braking systems in all passenger vehicles and light trucks by 2029 could improve vehicle safety but test the technology's speed and night vision capabilities......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Historical data suggest hard knocks to human societies build long-term resilience

Frequent disturbances to human societies boost the ability of populations to resist and recover from subsequent downturns, a Nature paper indicates. The study, which analyzes 30,000 years of human history, has implications for future population growt.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: Most breaches involve a non-malicious human element

The exploitation of vulnerabilities as an initial point of entry almost tripled from the previous year, accounting for 14% of all breaches, according to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, which analyzed a record-high 30,458 secur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Researchers unlock potential of 2D magnetic devices for future computing

Imagine a future where computers can learn and make decisions in ways that mimic human thinking, but at a speed and efficiency that are orders of magnitude greater than the current capability of computers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Marine sharks and rays "use" urea to delay reproduction, finds study

Urea—the main component of human urine—plays an important role in the timing of maturation of sharks, rays and other cartilaginous fish......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024