Nanopore-based "artificial tongue" can determine chemical makeup of alcoholic drinks
A team of chemists and biomedicine specialists at Nanjing University, in China, developed an "artificial tongue" based on biological nanopore technology that can be used to determine the chemical makeup of alcoholic drinks. In their paper published i.....»»
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 going to be more expensive? It’s complicated
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might see different prices in different regions based on the cost of manufacturing, potential tariffs, and a variety of other factors......»»
Apple"s iOS 18.2 & macOS Sequoia updates with Genmoji, Image Playground are due today
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 will be released to the public on Wednesday, bringing with them new imaging-based Apple Intelligence features.An iPhone running Apple IntelligenceApple provided beta testers with the seco.....»»
Tuning skyrmion helicity for racetrack memory and quantum computing applications
Three distinct topological degrees of freedom are used to define all topological spin textures based on out-of-plane and in-plane spin configurations: the topological charge, representing the number of times the magnetization vector m wraps around th.....»»
E. coli dons polymer "Superman cape" for sustainable chemical production
Trillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substan.....»»
Adoption of AI calls for new kind of communication competence from sales managers
Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication com.....»»
Cato Networks extends SASE-based protection to IoT/OT environments
With the introduction of Cato IoT/OT Security, Cato Networks is enabling enterprises to simplify the management and security of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices. Cato IoT/OT Security converges device discovery and clas.....»»
Deformable mirror technology takes laser welding and 3D printing to new heights
Yongcui Mi has developed a new technology that enables real-time shaping and control of laser beams for laser welding and directed energy deposition using laser and wire. The innovation is based on the same mirror technology used in advanced telescop.....»»
New process creates artificial humic substances for farming
Every farmer and every allotment gardener knows that humus is good for plant growth. But why? Humus contains humic substances. These substances have numerous advantages for the soil. In particular, fertile soil contains about 3% humic acids, while pe.....»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: What does the future hold?
The OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are two of the best phones launching in 2025. One emerges as the better choice, based on current rumors......»»
Predicting atomic structures proves useful in energy and sustainability
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new approach that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) and first-principles simulations to predict three-dimensional atomic structures of highly complex materia.....»»
Ultrafast electron imaging captures never-before-seen nuclear motions in hydrocarbon molecules excited by light
The interactions between light and nitroaromatic hydrocarbon molecules have important implications for chemical processes in our atmosphere that can lead to smog and pollution. However, changes in molecular geometry due to interactions with light can.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 3 could bring Messages via Satellite to your wrist
The next version of the Apple Watch Ultra could gain the ability to send text messages via a satellite connection, joining the iPhone in providing the off-grid feature to consumers.Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple already has a number of satellite-based serv.....»»
AI"s power demands driving toxic air pollution, study finds
Computer processing demands for artificial intelligence, or AI, are spurring increasing levels of deadly air pollution from power plants and backup diesel generators that continuously supply electricity to the fast-growing number of computer processi.....»»
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in December 2024
Our list of three action movies on Netflix that you need to watch in December includes a live-action film based on action figures and a brutal war story......»»
Apple hints at radically different AGI view than AI competitors
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a regular discussion point for many AI companies, but it seems that Apple has a radically different view than the majority. Here’s what the company just revealed. more….....»»
Watch the trailer for Severance season 2, ahead of January premiere on Apple TV+
Apple today shared the official trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of its hit drama series ‘Severance’, ahead of its premiere on January 17 on Apple TV+. Based on the short snippets of scenes we are privy to, it appears the seco.....»»
US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale
China-based Bytedance has one last avenue to avoid the sale of its TikTok social media service after losing a court appeal to invalidate a US law that requires the service be sold by January 19, 2025.TikTok's issues with the US government and courts.....»»
Detecting problems during protein synthesis with a firefly luciferase-based reporter
A newly developed luciferase-based reporter can detect problems in protein translocation and disulfide bond formation in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), as reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. Inspired by natural mechanisms found in bacteria, th.....»»
Less is more: Why an economical iridium catalyst works so well
Iridium-based catalysts are needed to produce hydrogen using water electrolysis. Now, a team at HZB has shown that the newly developed P2X catalyst, which requires only a quarter of the iridium, is as efficient and stable over time as the best commer.....»»
Speaking crystal: AI learns language of atom arrangements in solids
A new artificial intelligence model that can predict how atoms arrange themselves in crystal structures could lead to faster discovery of new materials for everything from solar panels to computer chips......»»