Birds of prey wear 3D-printed shoes to treat foot disease
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology now has a new addition to its list of useful applications—producing protective shoes for birds. In a first for Asia, Jurong Bird Park's avian veterinary team and the Keio-NUS CUTE Center at the National Un.....»»
3D structure of key protein could advance development of hormone-free male contraceptive pill
Melbourne-based scientists behind the development of a hormone-free, reversible male contraceptive pill have, for the first time, solved the molecular structure of the discovery program's primary therapeutic target, significantly increasing the chanc.....»»
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day.....»»
3D-printed setup enables fast and accurate virus detection
A new method for quickly and accurately detecting nanoparticles and viruses marks a major advancement in virus detection technology, merging confocal fluorescence microscopy with microfluidic laminar flow. Unlike traditional PCR methods, which are sl.....»»
Ants might be pushing montane birds higher up, study finds
Mountains are home to 85% of the world's amphibian, bird, and mammalian species, despite covering only 25% of the Earth's surface. This makes them a highly diverse ecosystem and a key focus for conservation efforts......»»
These last minute Razer releases are a real treat for PC gamers
To close out September, these last minute Razer releases have us excited about what's possible. From an HD haptic feedback pillow to new Razer Skins. Come see......»»
Can addressing gut issues treat long COVID in children?
Study hopes to answer questions about connection between GI and neurological symptoms. Enlarge (credit: Frazao Studio Latino/ Getty Images) Four years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and researchers.....»»
This Deal Slashes $120 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic!
Looking to grab Samsung's Watch6 Classic? Now's a great time. The post This Deal Slashes $120 OFF the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a high-end Wear OS smartwatch to go with your Android p.....»»
Bioengineers and chemists design fluorescent 3D-printed structures with potential medical applications
In a process as simple as stirring eggs and flour into pancakes, University of Oregon researchers have mixed fluorescent ring-shaped molecules into a novel 3D printing process. The result: intricate glowing structures that support the development of.....»»
Apple patent describes using AirPods to detect heart disease, likely next year
9to5Mac recently discovered evidence in iOS 18 that Apple is testing using future AirPods models to measure heartbeat, with our sources indicating that the feature will be implemented in both AirPods Pro 3 and the next generation of Powerbeats Pro......»»
As Expected, Sony’s 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Falls Prey to Scalpers
It's a bit unsurprising at this point. The post As Expected, Sony’s 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Falls Prey to Scalpers appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it was only a matter of time – not too long after Sony announced a spec.....»»
Whoops, Google pulls Wear OS 5 following bricking reports
It seems that following the release of Wear OS 5, there have been multiple reports of smartwatches bricking leading Google to pull it. The post Whoops, Google pulls Wear OS 5 following bricking reports appeared first on Phandroid. A couple.....»»
Google has paused its latest Pixel Watch update. Here’s why
Google has paused the Wear OS 5 update for Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 customers. The update has caused many of these watches to crash......»»
On remote Greek island, migratory birds offer climate clues
Gently holding a blackcap warbler in his palm, ornithologist Christos Barboutis blew on its feathers to reveal the size of its belly: a good indicator of how far the bird can migrate......»»
New hazard maps may predict rust disease in loblolly pine trees
New models developed by University of Georgia researchers may help guide the fight against rust disease, according to a new study. The paper is published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management......»»
These 3D-printed pipes inspired by shark intestines outperform Tesla valves
Prototypes control fluid flow in a preferred direction with no need for moving parts. Enlarge / Shark intestines are naturally occurring Tesla valves; scientists have figured out how to mimic their unique structure. (credit: Sara.....»»
Google’s latest Pixel Watch update is kind of a mess
If you are a Google Pixel Watch or Google Pixel Watch 2 user and haven't updated to Wear OS 5, don't. Some users are reporting problems after the installation......»»
Wear OS 5 is rolling out to older Pixel Watches
Google has started to roll out the Wear OS 5 update to both the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, so keep an eye out for it! The post Wear OS 5 is rolling out to older Pixel Watches appeared first on Phandroid. If you happen to own the origin.....»»
Bird study shows that grounded running styles conserve energy
A small team of biologists and animal movement specialists in the Netherlands and the U.K. has found that birds such as the emu have a grounded running style at medium speeds, allowing them to conserve energy compared to the ungrounded running style.....»»
Opinion: Torrential rain represents an opportunity to build a better society
A month's worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 flood-related emergency calls were made, major roads were submerged, trains were delayed, and an enormous sinkhole opened up on a foot.....»»
Meta’s new lightweight AR prototype shows a future beyond bulky VR headsets
100g "Orion" prototype offers 70-degree FOV, could hit market "in the next few years." Enlarge / The future's so bright, Mark Zuckerberg's gotta wear shades. (credit: Meta) Thus far, Meta's heavily money-losing Reality L.....»»