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Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior

A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks. Enlarge / Asian woman with protective face mask using smartphone while commuting in the urban bridge in city against crowd of people (credit:.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaMar 4th, 2023

Study uncovers role of tissue viscoelasticity in cell response

To the casual eye, a memory foam mattress would appear to have no relationship to the behavior of cells and tissues. But an innovative study carried out at the Centro de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid shows that viscoelasticity—t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News29 min. ago

Here’s how to use your old iMac or MacBook as a display for your new Mac mini

I recently shared a post talking all about how you can use your iPad as a portable display for your Mac mini. Surprisingly the number one question i got was “can you use an old iMac or Macbook to do the same thing?” Amazingly, the answer is absol.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated News5 hr. 2 min. ago

Topological defects can trigger a transformation from insulating to conductive behavior in Mott materials

Researchers at Università Cattolica, Brescia campus, have discovered that the transition from insulating to conductive behavior in certain materials is driven by topological defects in the structure......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 2 min. ago

Student-free days may be tricky for parents, but they can be vital for teachers and schools

Pupil-free or student-free days may seem like an extra holiday for students and an inconvenience for parents, who are juggling work and family......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 30 min. ago

Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers

In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News6 hr. 30 min. ago

Oscilar Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform combats AI-powered fraud

Oscilar unveiled its Cognitive Identity Intelligence Platform to combat the rising tide of AI-powered fraud. The platform’s proprietary “Digital & Behavior Identification” technology transforms digital identity verification in an er.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News7 hr. 30 min. ago

How to Design a Real-Life Hot Wheels Loop

You should absolutely not build this thing. But it’s still fun to think through the physics......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated News11 hr. 0 min. ago

Windows 11 takes a break on updates until 2025

Microsoft won't work on its Preview software with unique features for the rest of the year, but will be sure to roll out security updates......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News21 hr. 30 min. ago

How Geometry Revealed Quantum Memory

The unexpected discovery of a geometric phase shows how math and physics are tightly intertwined.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Are Alternate Timelines Real? Quantum Physics Explains

The multiverse offers no escape from our reality—which might be a very good thing.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

AI Analysis of Police Body Camera Videos Reveals What Typically Happens during Traffic Stops

Examining body camera videos at scale reveals racial differences in how police treat drivers during traffic stops—and what corrective programs really work.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Snapchat rolling out Find My Friends style feature for families

Snapchat is rolling out a new feature which will work in a similar way to Apple’s Find My app, but will be limited to family members. Parents will be able to request the location of the teens, and vice-versa, with some automated location reporti.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Faulty Colorsofts have left some Kindle owners without an e-reader

A trade-in program doesn't work too well when the new product has tech issues. The launch of the first-ever color Kindle isn't going so great. Amazon's Colorsoft began shipping on.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Are standing desks good for you? The answer is getting clearer.

Whatever your office setup, the most important thing is to move. Without question, inactivity is bad for us. Prolonged sitting is consistently linked to higher risks of cardiovasc.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins

Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to giv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

BAFTA-nominated actors five times more likely to have attended private school than UK population

New research from the Sutton Trust, including work by Dr. Mark Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Methods in the School of Education, highlights the disparity within creative jobs and related higher education courses. Those who attended private.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Survey provides a snapshot of scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness

The journal Royal Society Open Science published a survey of 100 researchers of animal behavior, providing a unique view of current scientific thought on animal emotions and consciousness......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Q&A: Holobiont biology, a new concept for exploring how microbiome shapes evolution of visible life

Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not more, than genetic mutations, creating new lineages and even new species of animals and plants, according to Seth Bordenstei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Theoretical model explains the anomalous properties of water in extreme conditions

Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties—known as anomalies—that define its behavior. However, there are still many enigmas about the molecular mechanisms that would explain the anomalies that make the water molecule unique. D.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024