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.....»»
Tested: Form meets function with Shargeek’s transparent 130W STORM2 Slim power bank
Over the past few months, I’ve started taking a look at transparent charging tech as the trend picks back up from the early 2000s. At the top of the list of accessories that embody those nostalgic design cues is one of the latest releases from Sha.....»»
Skullcandy’s latest Doritos-themed headphones feature UV glow stripes
Skullcandy and Doritos have collaborated on two new limited-edition headphones that glow when exposed to UV light......»»
Thursday’s best deals: Belkin Apple Watch Series 8 Fast Charger $51, Shargeek power banks, more
All of today’s best deals are now live for Thursday and headlined by Belkin’s Apple Watch Series 8 Fast Charger at $51. Alongside being able to tidy up the nightstand, today’s price cuts also carry over to Shargeek’s popular transparent powe.....»»
Stem cell model allows researchers to explore the earliest stages of sex determination in mice and humans
During embryonic development, two different cascades of genetic signals determine whether the embryo's primordial gonad will become testes or ovaries, and thus whether the embryo will develop into a male or a female. Disruptions in this process cause.....»»
Here today, gone tomorrow: How humans lost their body hair
Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren't. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind comparison of genetic codes from 62 animals is beginning to tel.....»»
Improving safety assessment of nanoparticles
How safe are the nanoparticles in transparent sunscreen, anti-odor socks and bacteria-resistant plasters? Although microbes are present on all organisms, the tools that estimate the safety of nanomaterials still hardly take them into account. Bregje.....»»
Bio-friendly transparent temperature sensor technology that precisely measures temperature changes by light
Researchers have developed a transparent temperature sensor capable of precisely and quickly measuring temperature changes caused by light. This technology is expected to contribute to the advancement of various applied bio devices that rely on sensi.....»»
Experts debate the risks of made-to-order DNA
Advances may make it easier to build dangerous biological materials from scratch. Enlarge / Illustration of a smallpox (variola) virus. A membrane (transparent) derived from its host cell covers the virus particle. Inside this li.....»»
Glassfrogs hide red blood cells in their liver to become transparent
Glassfrogs make themselves transparent while they rest by taking red blood cells from circulation and concealing them in their livers. A multi-disciplinary team of biologists and biomedical engineers has shown how these frogs make themselves see-thro.....»»
TikTok algorithm to be more transparent, after concerns about harmful recommendations [U]
Update: TikTok says it is today launching a new tool to provide greater transparency on how videos are added to a user’s feed. For any video, you can tap the Share panel then the question-mark icon called “Why this video?”. So far, it appears.....»»
Best Newegg deals for December 2022
Newegg is a hotspot for tech deals. We've rounded up the best sales on GPUs, gaming laptops, keyboards, wireless mice, and other great Newegg deals......»»
Transparent, photoluminescent phosphor for LED, sensing and security printing applications
Toshiba Corporation has unveiled a technology breakthrough in photoluminescence, a novel phosphor that delivers excellent solubility in polymers or organic solvents, where it is transparent and colorless under visible light, and that emits persistent.....»»
Going back to basics yields a printable, transparent plastic that"s highly conductive
It was a simple idea—maybe even too simple to work......»»
New research papers shed light on evaluating company values and alleviating tensions in corporate environments
Now more than ever, companies are called upon to address societal issues around poverty, sustainability, and racism. Organizations do this in a number of ways, including making their values and their mission more transparent as well as hiring CSR pro.....»»
Modern trackball mouse wants to be a wireless solution to your ergonomic woes
Trackball mice are still niche, but modern features keep new releases relevant. Enlarge (credit: Kensington) Trackballs aren't exactly a trendy PC accessory. Their heavy, clunky builds bring dated vibes to office setups.....»»
Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy
Cooling accounts for about 15 percent of global energy consumption. Conventional clear windows allow the sun to heat up interior spaces, which energy-guzzling air-conditioners must then cool down. But what if a window could help cool the room, use no.....»»
Tablet-based vaccine prevents urinary tract infections in mice
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a tablet-based vaccine for urinary tract infections (UTIs) that rapidly dissolves when placed under the tongue. The new treatment could offer an easy and practical alternative to high-dose, oral.....»»
Webb Space Telescope reveals birth of galaxies, how universe became transparent
The earliest galaxies were cosmic fireballs converting gas into stars at breathtaking speeds across their full extent, reports a UCLA-led study to be published in a special issue of The Astrophysical Journal......»»
Razer’s new wireless mouse has an exceptionally customizable scroll wheel
Let's just hope the wheel's not too rattly. Enlarge (credit: Razer) Mice for MMO games have a special appeal. These button-laden peripherals are intended to make laying down combos in games a breeze. But their high prog.....»»
Scientists reveal an unexpected gene in transparent worms
In new research published in Nature Communications, Emily Spaulding, Ph.D. and Dustin Updike, Ph.D. reveal the homolog of a well-known human protein, Nucleolin, in the tiny, transparent roundworm, C. elegans......»»