Designing with accessibility in mind: a conversation
At TechCrunch Sessions: Justice, we examined the importance of ensuring products are designed to be accessible from the beginning. And how building the expertise of disabled technologists and advocates and into the DNA of your company from the start.....»»
Hormone alters electric fish"s signal-canceling trick
During the rainy breeding season, the underwater "conversation" among electric fish changes. Fish revved up to make a match broadcast slightly different signals to advertise their presence and identify compatible mates......»»
Lost in space: Open-plan classrooms can leave children adrift
We all know that talking and listening in large, noisy spaces (like restaurants, shopping centers or concert venues) is tough. Trying to piece together snippets of conversation with background noise is frustrating, exhausting and a definite barrier t.....»»
Strange Planet TV show now streaming on Apple TV+
Based on the viral social media posts and , Strange Planet is a new animated TV series hailing from the mind of Nathan W. Pyle. The show is streaming now on Apple TV+. more….....»»
Study clarifies that marine protected areas are managed with climate change in mind
Scientific findings don't always translate neatly into actions, especially in conservation and resource management. The disconnect can leave academics and practitioners disheartened and a bit frustrated......»»
Using social media to raise awareness of women"s resources
The COVID-19 pandemic created a global increase in domestic violence against women. Now, an MIT-led experiment designed with that fact in mind shows that some forms of social media can increase awareness among women about where to find resources and.....»»
Everyone Was Wrong About Antipsychotics
An unprecedented look at dopamine in the brain reveals that psychosis drugs get developed with the wrong neurons in mind......»»
Hear me out, Baldur’s Gate 3 is the hottest new couple’s game
What's more romantic than slaying Mind Flayers together in Baldur's Gate 3?.....»»
Plant poachers damage forest preserves as demand for ramps and morels makes foraging more profitable
When you think about poaching, ramps are likely not the first thing that come to mind......»»
Elon Musk wants Apple to bend more App Store rules for X
An X post from Elon Musk tells creators he'd like to give them more money, but Apple's 30% App Store commission prevents that. He hopes a conversation with CEO Tim Cook will change things.The app formerly known as TwitterApple's controversial 30% tak.....»»
DEAL: Insane discount brings the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to super cheap prices!
If you don’t mind last year’s tech and want to save some money, then this deal for the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is too good to pass up on. Back in 2022, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra was launched and it was essentially the best Android.....»»
Apple wants to know why users are turning off Conversation Awareness on AirPods Pro
iOS 17 comes with a bunch of improvements for AirPods users, especially for those with the second-generation AirPods Pro. One of the new features is Conversation Awareness, which detects when the user is talking to someone to automatically reduce the.....»»
How to beat Mother Mind in Remnant 2
This optional boss can be a little bit tricky if you're not sure how to work around its pattern. Don't keep falling to your death, though – let us help......»»
I tried the trendy new Arc browser — and this one feature blew my mind
A brand-new browser just dropped that does things totally differently from what you’re used to. One feature in particular is unlike anything I’ve seen before......»»
Mutation accessibility fuels influenza evolution
The influenza (flu) virus is constantly undergoing a process of evolution and adaptation through acquiring new mutations. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have added a new layer of understanding to explain why and how flu viruses c.....»»
Psychologists Struggle to Explain the Mind of the Stalker
Attempts to understand the psychopathology of romantic infatuation and sexual predation are still in their infancy.....»»
Visually impaired people will be able to navigate NYC subway system with help of upcoming app
Visually impaired people face plenty of challenges when navigating a busy city like New York, and never more so than using the NYC subway system. That looks set to change with the help of the Commute Booster accessibility app, which has passed the fi.....»»
Imaging shows how solar-powered microbes turn carbon dioxide into bioplastic
When considering ways to sustainably generate environmentally friendly products, bacteria might not immediately spring to mind......»»
New "protein nano-switch" method promises rapid and reliable development of diagnostic tests
QUT researchers have developed a new approach for designing molecular ON-OFF switches based on proteins which can be used in a multitude of biotechnological, biomedical and bioengineering applications......»»
Designing detectors for DUNE
The most abundant, massive particles in the universe may be ones you've never even heard of: neutrinos. These particles are all around us—even streaming through us—though they almost never interact with other particles. They are so light and weak.....»»
The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro will come with Insane Charging Speeds
OnePlus is rumored to launch the phone within the year. There have been a lot of OnePlus leaks and rumors out lately, especially with the company getting ready to reveal its upcoming flagship phone later this year. With that in mind though,.....»»