Mice made transparent with a dye used in Doritos
Matching refractive indexes lets some wavelengths pass cleanly through the skin. Enlarge / Zihao Ou, who helped develop this solution, holds a tube of it. One key challenge in medical imaging is to look past skin and ot.....»»
Crowdsourcing contests: Understanding what brings rewards and lowers risks
During Frito-Lay's first "Crash the Super Bowl" contest in 2006, thousands of participants submitted 30-second videos promoting Doritos. Entries were winnowed down to five finalists, and a public vote selected the winning commercial, which aired duri.....»»
SHARGE debuts first actively-cooled MagSafe power bank with transparent design [Deal]
SHARGE (formerly Shargeek) is not only rebranding, but today also launching the first-ever actively cooled MagSafe power bank. The new ICEMAG Power Bank from SHARGE arrives with a 10,000mAh internal capacity to complement its built-in fan and transpa.....»»
Inhalable molecules neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in mice
Nanofitins, which are derived from a protein found in Sulfolobus acidocaldarius—an archaeal microorganism found in hot springs—successfully neutralized SARS-CoV-2 in mice and were well-tolerated. When inhaled by the rodents, the engineered nanofi.....»»
Liver-targeting drug delivered via nanogel carrier reverses obesity, lowers cholesterol in mice
A University of Massachusetts Amherst biomedical engineer has used a nanogel-based carrier designed in his lab to deliver a drug exclusively to the liver of obese mice, effectively reversing their diet-induced disease......»»
Doctoral thesis: Supporting the development of digital competence in teachers requires compromises
The purpose of assessing a teacher's digital competence is not just carrying out an assessment, but it is important for the process to be supported and transparent for the stakeholders involved. Self-assessment alone does not provide a comprehensive.....»»
Longevity gene from naked mole rats extends lifespan of mice
In a groundbreaking endeavor, researchers at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred a longevity gene from naked mole rats to mice, resulting in improved health and an extension of the mouse's lifespan......»»
Beats partners with Emma Chamberlain to debut Studio Buds+ in pink and silver metallic
Beats When Beats launched the earlier this year, a lot of folks got pretty jazzed by the transparent color option for the . Today, the Apple-owned audio brand has announced two new colors for the Studio Buds+: Cosmic Silver and Cosmic Pink, a pair of.....»»
Fall COVID shots will boost protection against latest subvariants, Moderna says
Pfizer vaccine also reportedly effective against the latest omicrons in mice. Enlarge / A vial containing Moderna COVID-19 booster vaccine at a vaccination center. (credit: Getty | SOPA Images) Moderna's updated COVID-19.....»»
Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, robust measures and AI will navigate challenges and shape the telecom in.....»»
Hands-on: Dockcase releases new transparent 10 in 1 ‘Explorer Edition’ USB-C hub with real-time diagnostic display
The Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub 10-in-1 Explorer Edition is the latest from Dockase. They are most well known for giving us the real-time diagnostic display on multiple versions of their products and this 10-in-1 hub is their next iteration. Whether you.....»»
Looking back toward cosmic dawn—astronomers confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen
The universe we live in is a transparent one, where light from stars and galaxies shines bright against a clear, dark backdrop. But this wasn't always the case—in its early years, the universe was filled with a fog of hydrogen atoms that obscured l.....»»
Powerful gene editing approach boosts rotifers in pantheon of laboratory animals
Much about tiny, swimming rotifers makes them ideal study subjects. Although barely visible to the naked eye, these transparent animals and their innards are readily viewed under a microscope. What's more, they grow readily in laboratory culture, off.....»»
How a transparent conductor responds to strain
Liquid crystal displays, touchscreens, and many solar cells rely on thin-film crystalline materials that are both electrically conductive and optically transparent. But the material most widely used in these applications, indium tin oxide (ITO), is b.....»»
Infinix Officially Unveils the GT 10 Pro
The Infinix GT 10 Pro makes its formal debut. A while back, we got word that Infinix was preparing its own take on the whole transparent phone design trend (thank you Nothing) with the Infinix GT 10 Pro. As such, the company has finally ann.....»»
Quantum-enhanced non-interferometric quantitative phase imaging
Optical phase retrieval and imaging appear in a wide variety of science fields, such as imaging of quasi-transparent biological samples or nanostructures metrological characterization, for example, in the semiconductor industry. At a fundamental leve.....»»
You can Pre-order Infinix’s Nothing Phone Competitor Soon, but there’s a Catch
New information indicates that the Infinix GT 10 is close to launch, and buyers will be able to pre-order the phone next month. A few days back, we got word that Infinix was preparing its own transparent-backed smartphone, which we imagine.....»»
Research team develops a washable, transparent, and flexible OLED with MXene nanotechnology
Transparent and flexible displays, which have received a lot of attention in various fields including automobile displays, bio–health care, military, and fashion, are in fact known to break easily when experiencing small deformations. To solve this.....»»
US companies commit to safe, transparent AI development
Seven US artificial intelligence (AI) giants – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI – have publicly committed to “help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology.” The.....»»
Cosmic Wire raises $30M to expand cross-chain Web3 platform
Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and secure Web3 and blockchain ecosystem. Cosmic Wire will use the funding to speed development of a decentralized (cross-chain), transparent and.....»»
AI companies pledge to safety commitments at White House, but Apple"s absence raises eyebrows
The White House convened with heads of seven companies to drive voluntary commitments to develop safe and transparent AI, but Apple was not among those present and it's not clear why.The White House meets with AI companiesThe administration has recen.....»»