New, non-invasive blood sugar testing methods using saliva
Despite breakthrough diabetes research over the past century, people with diabetes still need to rely on obtaining blood samples to monitor their sugar levels. Daily glucose monitoring by tracking blood sugar levels is essential for managing both typ.....»»
Apple drops three macOS release candidates in one day
Arriving two days after the rest of the operating systems, the release candidate of macOS 14.5 is now available alongside two older versions for testing ahead of full release.macOS on an iMac and MacBook ProOn Tuesday, Apple handed out the release ca.....»»
New fluidic system advances development of artificial blood vessels and biomedicine applications
Nature consistently inspires engineering applications. Recently, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) drew new inspiration from the vascular network and developed a new type of fluidic system nam.....»»
Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads
It seems that Meta is testing the ability for Instagram users to cross-post onto its Threads platform, which shouldn’t be surprising. The post Instagram users can soon cross-post to Threads appeared first on Phandroid. If you make a post.....»»
Judge questions Apple"s commitment to App Store payment alternatives
A federal judge has raised concerns about whether Apple has overly complex barriers that could deter the usage of alternative payment methods in iPhone apps.Judge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternativesJudge Yvonne Gonzalez Rog.....»»
Exploring lysosomal biology: Current approaches and methods
Lysosomes are critical for cellular degradation, characterized by their acidic pH and array of hydrolytic enzymes. They degrade materials through endocytosis, phagocytosis, and autophagy, recycling essential components. Lysosomes also participate in.....»»
A multi-stream network for retrosynthesis prediction
Retrosynthesis aims to predict a set of reactants for producing given molecules, which plays a significant part in the biochemistry field, such as molecular pathway design and drug discovery. Most existing methods only benefit from one kind of inform.....»»
Scientists find ancient, endangered lamprey fish in Queensland, 1400 km north of its previous known range
The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) is part of a group of primitive jawless fish. It's up to 15 cm long, with rows of sharp teeth. Surprisingly, it doesn't use these teeth to suck blood like most lamprey species—it's non-parasitic......»»
Shaping up how red blood cell deformability is assessed—researchers develop new approach
Red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen throughout the body and are able to pass through a complex of narrow capillaries due to their ability to deform. "The deformability of RBCs is an important indicator of their health and functionality, and chang.....»»
Catalyst search shows how computing can take the guesswork out of chemistry
Imagine synthesizing and then testing over 50 different complex molecules to identify the most effective catalyst for a particular chemical reaction. The traditional approach to developing new catalysts for chemical reactions in this "try it and see".....»»
You may soon be able to cross-post from Instagram to Threads
Meta is testing a new option which allows users to cross-post from Instagram to Threads. The move is likely intended to boost engagement on the company’s newest social network … more….....»»
Red Hat launches RHEL AI for streamlined GenAI model testing and deployment
Red Hat has launched Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a foundation model platform that enables users to more seamlessly develop, test and deploy generative AI (GenAI) models. RHEL AI brings together the open source-licensed Granite large langua.....»»
Researchers develop nanotechnology for creating wafer-scale nanoparticle monolayers in seconds
Nanoscale materials present us with astonishing chemical and physical properties that help materialize applications such as single molecular sensing and minimally invasive photothermal therapy—which were once just theories—into reality......»»
Aquatic weed among "world"s worst" expands in northeastern US
An article published in the journal Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on a northern hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) subspecies (lithuanica) and its establishment outside the Connecticut River......»»
Apple rolls out the fifth visionOS 1.2 beta
Developers can now download and install the fifth beta of visionOS 1.2 to their Apple Vision Pro for testing.visionOSThe fifth beta build visionOS 1.2, appears after the fourth, which Apple brought out on April 30. The third was issued on April 24, t.....»»
iOS 17.5 Is Ready to Roll
Apple’s iOS 17.5 update is ready to leave beta testing and the final release is now firmly on the horizon for iPhone users. Apple today pushed the iOS 17.5 Release Candidate, or RC, to developers. The release comes a week after the company push.....»»
Apple Confirms iOS 16.7.8 for iPhone
Apple today confirmed a new version of iOS 16 for iPhone and iOS 16.7.8 will roll out alongside iOS 17.5 in the near future. The confirmation comes in the form of the iOS 16.7.8 Release Candidate, or RC, which Apple pushed into testing today. The Rel.....»»
Engineers develop innovative microbiome analysis software tools
Since the first microbial genome was sequenced in 1995, scientists have reconstructed the genomic makeup of hundreds of thousands of microorganisms and have even devised methods to take a census of bacterial communities on the skin, in the gut, or in.....»»
Researchers develop a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier
Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have developed a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Their goal is to kill primary breast cancer tumors and brain metastase.....»»
Making sure ESA"s cloud and aerosol satellite is aerosol-free
A few weeks ago, a team of engineers carefully extracted ESA's EarthCARE satellite from its protective transport container, initiating a meticulous process of inspection, testing and preparation for its liftoff later this month from the Vandenberg la.....»»
Nanostructured copper surface shows potential for transparent, antimicrobial surfaces in touch displays
The interest in antimicrobial solutions for personal and multi-user touch screens, such as tablets and mobile devices, has grown in recent years. Traditional methods like sprayable alcohols or wipes are not ideal for these delicate displays. Antimicr.....»»