3D-printed OLEDs could soon lead to DIY screens
Process used two types of printing to make 64-pixel panel. Enlarge / This 64-pixel OLED panel was 3D printed. Laptops and phones with OLED displays boast rich colors at high contrasts—but they come at a premium price. Resea.....»»
EmuDeck coder pivots to hardware with Linux-based “EmuDeck Machines”
Project lead says its "mostly for fun" but "my heart is poured in this thing." Enlarge / Any resemblance to the Dreamcast is completely coincidental, we're sure. (credit: IndieGogo) If you're familiar with the name EmuDe.....»»
Easing bail policy does not lead to increased crime, report finds
A new report by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab (CPL) shows the estimated effects of several bail policy changes in the City and County of Los Angeles, including removing the emergency bail schedule that was implemented at the start of the COVI.....»»
Vinegar vapor method could make UV sensors 128,000 times more responsive
Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new way to produce ultraviolet (UV) light sensors, which could lead to more efficient and flexible wearable devices......»»
New knowledge about cell receptors paves the way for future drugs against intestinal tumors
A new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Communications provides valuable insights into the activation of receptors on the cell surface. The knowledge could lead to new targeted therapies and drugs against intestinal tumors, among o.....»»
South Korea court to rule on embryo plaintiff climate case
A groundbreaking climate case brought against the South Korean government by young environmental activists who named an embryo as a lead plaintiff is set to be decided Thursday by the country's Constitutional Court......»»
Kelvin wave research may lead to more accurate forecasting of active hurricane periods
More accurately predicting periods of increased hurricane activity weeks in advance may become possible due to new research published this month published in the journal Monthly Weather Review......»»
iPhone 16 will lead Apple to record high $400 billion revenues in 2024
Apple is now expected to exceed $400 billion in annual revenue in 2024, with this record high driven by all of its hardware such as the iPhone, plus another record high for Services.Renders of the iPhone 16 rangeIt's estimated that when Apple was inc.....»»
Climate change feedbacks lead to surge in natural methane emissions
Attempts to cut greenhouse gases made tougher by increased emissions. Enlarge / A view of the Pantanal wetlands in Brazil. New research shows a large chunk of global methane emissions are from rotting vegetation in tropical wetla.....»»
We must stop evictions to end chronic homelessness, says researcher
Homelessness, a crisis that affects about 11% of Canadians in their lifetime, often begins with eviction. Once a person or family is evicted, they are set on a trajectory that can lead to chronic homelessness as they try to find affordable housing in.....»»
Gaps in firearms relinquishment laws may weaken court orders, increase illegal gun possession
State and federal laws across the United States prohibiting firearm possession in cases of domestic violence often lack enforcement mechanisms, which may lead to continued possession of firearms despite court orders, according to a University of Mich.....»»
Closing the RNA loop holds promise for more stable, effective RNA therapies
New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting therapies, shows a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego. The advance holds promise for a range of diseases, offering a more enduri.....»»
Musicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 years
Mac and Windows notation app Finale has been used by musicians since Macs had nine-inch black and white screens, but now its developer is shutting it down and directing users to alternatives.Finale music notation softwareNo app for writing music scor.....»»
AI used by police cannot tell Black people apart: Canada"s AI laws need urgent attention, say researchers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool. In the hands of public police and other criminal justice agencies, AI can lead to injustice. For example, Detroit resident Robert Williams was arrested in front of his children and held in detention fo.....»»
Manganese nanoparticles can more than double availability of world"s potable water, say scientists
Manganese ferrite nanoparticles could lead to a substantial surge in the availability of drinking water globally when used to modify the filtering sheets currently used in water treatment plants, according to scientists......»»
3D-printed living cells pave way for tomorrow"s medicine and cruelty-free animal products
Researchers are expanding the possibilities of 3D printing to create miniature human organs and a variety of products made from living tissue, including food......»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Dual-screen laptops make more sense with this spiral notebook-like hinge
Having two laptop screens needn't mean foregoing a built-in keyboard. On the left is Screen B, on the right is Screen A. [credit:.....»»
How is the Anthropocene helping to rethink the contemporary issue of environmental degradation?
The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch whereby humans are deemed to be the primary drivers of ecological and environmental change, through activities that lead to environmental degradation. This theory that human activity poses more of a thr.....»»
Scientists discover novel receptor recognition mechanism for alphavirus
Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), an alphavirus, can cause central nervous system infections that can lead to severe encephalitis with a mortality rate of over 30%......»»
Chemists succeed in upscaling a common reagent for industrial level applications
The metallic element samarium, when bound with other elements, is an incredibly useful chemical reagent for synthesizing molecules that can lead to new pharmaceuticals. Discovered in a Russian mine in 1879, the element was named after the mineral it.....»»