Bee honey could be the unlikely key to unlocking the next era of computing
Neoromorphic computing is one step closer to becoming reality with the creation of a memristor made from honey......»»
Is distributed computing dying, or just fading into the backdrop?
There seems to be much less excitement about distributed computing these days. Enlarge / This image has a warm, nostalgic feel for many of us. (credit: SETI Institute) Distributed computing erupted onto the scene in 199.....»»
How Apple Vision Pro will try to fight off motion sickness
The Apple Vision Pro will help minimize instances of motion sickness with brute force, a professor of spatial computing believes, with Apple's high-specification headset relying on extreme performance to do it.Apple Vision ProApple's mixed-reality he.....»»
Windows 95, 98, and other decrepit versions can grab online updates again
Retro-computing fans can download the final updates released for '90s-era OSes. Enlarge / The Windows 95 desktop. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you have any interest in retro-computing, you know it can be difficult to r.....»»
Sweet success: Jordan"s beekeepers busy as honey demand soars
Jordan's key tourism industry may have been hammered by COVID, but the pandemic gave a boost to another sector, keeping its beekeepers busy as demand for honey has soared......»»
From ground-hugging to groundbreaking: How a unique tomato mutation could transform sustainable agriculture
Tomatoes are a staple in diets worldwide and an essential part of sustainable agriculture. Now, scientists at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) have reported insights into a long-known tomato mutation, unlocking the potential for enhanced fruit qual.....»»
Supersize the cell: Unlocking genome secrets through expansion microscopy
The ability to turn genes on or off is fundamental to the diversity we see in cells, in individuals, and even in terms of health and disease. This process, known as gene transcription, involves converting the information stored in our DNA into a "car.....»»
Xreal Air AR glasses deliver spatial computing today with your Mac
Using the Xreal Air glasses, you can now connect them to your Mac for affordable spatial computing and 3D videos, available today.Xreal Air glassesApple's upcoming Vision Pro looks impressive, but its mile-high price tag will put it out of reach for.....»»
Researchers use supercomputer to investigate dark matter
A research team from the University of California, Santa Cruz, have used the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility's Summit supercomputer to run one of the most complete cosmological models yet to probe the properties of dark matter—the hypotheti.....»»
Xreal Air AR glasses deliver spatial computing today with your Mac or iPhone
Using the Xreal Air glasses, you can now connect them to your Mac — and your iPhone — for affordable spatial computing and 3D videos, available today.Xreal Air glassesApple's upcoming Vision Pro looks impressive, but its mile-high price tag will.....»»
Quantum plasmonics with dressing EM fields: Advancing the design of nanoscale integrated circuits
Envision a realm where light can be meticulously controlled and manipulated at minuscule scales, unlocking unprecedented potentials for nanotechnology and quantum information technology. Recent breakthroughs in quantum research have propelled us clos.....»»
New tool helps improve quantum computing circuit component
Researchers use a new tool to help improve a key component in commercially produced quantum computing circuits. The team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Ames National Laboratory in partnership with the Superconducting Quantum.....»»
Quantum neural networks: An easier way to learn quantum processes
EPFL scientists show that even a few simple examples are enough for a quantum machine-learning model, the "quantum neural networks," to learn and predict the behavior of quantum systems, bringing us closer to a new era of quantum computing......»»
Omega-3 oil counteracts toxic effects of pesticides in pollinators, research suggests
New research suggests that the use of an omega-3 rich oil called "ahiflower oil" can prevent damage to honey bee mitochondria caused by neonicotinoid pesticides. This research is part of an ongoing project by Ph.D. student Hichem Menail of the Univer.....»»
Quasar "clocks" show the universe was five times slower soon after the Big Bang
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein's expanding universe. The research is published in Nature Astronomy......»»
Week in review: 5 free online cybersecurity courses, 8Base ransomware group leaks data
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Unlocking internet’s secrets via monitoring, data collection, and analysis In this Help Net Security interview, Ryan Woodley, CEO of Netcraft, dis.....»»
Bees are astonishingly good at making decisions—and our computer model explains how that"s possible
A honey bee's life depends on it successfully harvesting nectar from flowers to make honey. Deciding which flower is most likely to offer nectar is incredibly difficult......»»
Immune-boosting therapy helps honey bees resist deadly viruses
Scientists have successfully tested a novel way of boosting honey bees' immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, which have contributed to the major losses of the critical pollinator globally......»»
Study finds apple pollination in Australia reliant on introduced species
Australian allodapines and European honey bees are distant relatives that converge to pollinate apple (Central Asian origin) in a Blue Mountains orchard......»»
Casetify reveals lineup of Apple Vision Pro accessories
Apple Vision Pro won't release until early 2024, but that hasn't stopped Casetify from showing off a preview of its accessory lineup for Apple's headset.Apple Vision Pro x CasetifyApple revealed Apple Vision Pro, its first Spatial Computing device, d.....»»
Unlocking internet’s secrets via monitoring, data collection, and analysis
In this Help Net Security interview, Ryan Woodley, CEO of Netcraft, discusses the importance of monitoring, collecting, and analyzing internet data to gain a profound understanding of the internet. This insight plays a vital role in protecting and em.....»»