Computers vs. TV: Which is less likely to promote dementia?
When it comes to health issues, not all forms of being sedentary are equal. Enlarge (credit: Dennis Fischer Photography) Standing desks—and even biking desks—are a response to a growing body of studies showing that a seden.....»»
Novel "toggle-switch" could lead to more versatile quantum processors with clearer outputs
What good is a powerful computer if you can't read its output? Or readily reprogram it to do different jobs? People who design quantum computers face these challenges, and a new device may make them easier to solve......»»
Computational advance can help researchers model climate with higher fidelity
Increased computational power has dramatically improved climate modeling over the past several years, allowing scientists to better forecast long term climate evolution. Despite the computers becoming faster and more efficient, cloud modeling was sti.....»»
Novel intrinsic transport effect unlocks potential nonlinear applications
Like the blood coursing through our veins, electrons in the heart of our microchips breathe life into our computers. In the race to accelerate and downsize our electronics, there is a growing demand for new techniques and materials to redefine our cu.....»»
Discovery of a new mechanism that may promote healthy aging of our cells
All biological processes in our cells are constantly monitored to prevent the accumulation of defective proteins. In the worst case, such protein clumps can trigger diseases. The synthesis of new proteins is particularly susceptible to errors. Errono.....»»
Plant-based marketing campaign uses Steve Jobs & faces potential conflict with Apple
A new marketing campaign aims to promote plant-based diets and convince people to stop eating meat, and uses Steve Jobs' famous slogan, but it may get pushback from Apple.Steve Jobs famously had a fruit-based dietEat Differently, a newly established.....»»
Best Dell XPS deals: Save on Dell XPS 13, Dell XPS 15 and Dell XPS 17
Here are the best Dell XPS deals on laptops and computers you can score in January, along with a buying guide so you can make the right choice......»»
An efficient strategy to promote novel products on Cu-based catalysts
The electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to high-value-added products with two or more carbons (C2+ products) provides a viable strategy to close the anthropogenic carbon cycle and increase economic efficiency. Cu is generally considered to.....»»
New technique in error-prone quantum computing makes classical computers sweat
Despite steady improvements in quantum computers, they're still noisy and error-prone, which leads to questionable or wrong answers. Scientists predict that they won't truly outcompete today's "classical" supercomputers for at least five or ten years.....»»
Social media fueling risky bushmeat sales, study finds
The use of social media by West African vendors to promote the illegal sale of bushmeat should be regulated to help prevent the emergence of diseases transmitted from animals to humans, a new study suggests......»»
Opinion: Virgin Galactic"s use of the "Overview Effect" to promote space tourism is a terrible irony
Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded in 2004 by Richard Branson, promotes its flights as offering "a brand new perspective: Deepen your connection to Earth and to humanity with the transformational experience known as the Overview Effec.....»»
Why Dying People Often Experience a Burst of Lucidity
New research shows surprising activity levels in dying brains and may help explain the sudden clarity many people with dementia experience near death.....»»
Save 85% on this bundle that packs Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office
TL;DR: As of June 11, you can get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2021 for just $59.99 — that's 85% off the regular sale price of $418.99.Here's the thing about computers: even if you have the fanciest gear out there, you won't get.....»»
Large Android Tablets: 9 Best Large Android Tablets of 2023 | Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Is your laptop too bulky for work projects or enjoying movies on the go? Using tablets as a lighter and travel-friendly alternative to laptops and heavy computers is not a new phenomenon. Some people might even prefer to replace laptops permane.....»»
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For pet dogs, "running with the pack" may be the best prevention to promote healthier living
What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog's environment factor into their dog years?.....»»
High-efficiency centrifugal chillers increasingly needed at datacenters, clean rooms
With energy conservation, carbon reduction, and green production becoming an irreversible trend in all industrial fields, incorporating highly energy-efficient equipment and intelligent system learning mechanisms will enable enterprises to promote en.....»»
Researchers identify role of introgression during radiation of Triplophysa adapted to Tibetan Plateau
Adaptive radiation, a process in which many new species explode and occupy different ecological niches in a short time, can rapidly promote speciation and enrich species diversity. Genomic analyses have shown that phylogenies of closely related speci.....»»
Targeted small molecule alleviates arthritis symptoms in mice
Researchers at the University of Helsinki, together with researchers from the United States, have discovered a small molecule that inhibits the formation in cells of cytokine proteins that promote inflammation. The mechanism is based on the fact that.....»»
1Password introduces two new passkey features to promote passwordless future
1Password begins to offer customers the ability to save and sign into online accounts with passkeys. This summer, early adopters can begin unlocking their 1Password account with a passkey. “Our mission is to help people safeguard their digital.....»»
Team develops magnetic microrobots with folate to promote targeted drug delivery to cancer cells
The limited ability of microrobots to assist drugs in entering cells hinders their therapeutic efficacy. To address this, a research team, reporting in Cyborg and Bionic Systems, has introduced the cancer-targeting molecule folic acid (FA) to microro.....»»