New processing technique could make potatoes healthier
Researchers announced early tests of a new potato processing technique designed to make our bodies digest potato starch more slowly. Laboratory demonstrations show that the approach blocks certain digestive enzymes from reaching the potato starch as.....»»
Using "spent" coffee and tea to boost shelf life and nutritional value of cakes
On a crisp fall afternoon, there are few pairings better than a hot beverage and a sweet pastry. But what if you could use the left-over tea leaves or coffee grounds from the drink to make that tasty treat a healthier one, too? Researchers reporting.....»»
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 reviews: Double Tap, pink, and Siri responsiveness
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 come out on Friday, and the first round of reviews are in. To recap, Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 are almost entirely about the new S9 chip. This enables on-device Siri processing for some commands, and health.....»»
Telling AI model to “take a deep breath” causes math scores to soar in study
DeepMind used AI models to optimize their own prompts, with surprising results. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google DeepMind researchers recently developed a technique to improve math ability in AI language models like.....»»
Intel’s Core Ultra CPUs are more Apple, less AMD
The new Meteor Lake lineup is based on the Intel 4 node and is the first client system on a chip to integrate a Neural Processing Unit......»»
Unveiling the invisible: A bioinspired CMOS-integrated polarization imaging sensor
Polarimetric imaging can uncover features invisible to human eyes and conventional imaging sensors, and it is becoming an ever more essential technique in modern society. Conventional polarimetric imaging systems require complex optical components an.....»»
A modern digital light processing technology to 3D print microfluidic chips
Conventional manufacturing methods such as soft lithography and hot embossing processes can be used to bioengineer microfluidic chips, albeit with limitations, including difficulty in preparing multilayered structures, cost- and labor-consuming fabri.....»»
Study estimates the energy costs of information processing in biological systems
The behaviors, physiology and existence of living organisms is supported by countless biological processes, which entail the communication between cells and other molecular components. These molecular components are known to transmit information to e.....»»
Synergy of traditional techniques and deep learning enables single-frame high-precision fringe pattern analysis
Optical metrology, as a general-purpose metrology technique that uses light as information carriers for non-contact and non-destructive measurement, is fundamental to manufacturing, basic research, and engineering applications......»»
A NICER approach to genome editing
The gene editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 has allowed researchers to make precise and impactful changes to an organism's DNA to fix mutations that cause genetic disease. However, the CRISPR/Cas9 method can also result in unintended DNA mutations that ma.....»»
On-device Siri processing might resolve one of the biggest pain points of using the Apple Watch
Alongside the iPhone 15 announcement, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 9 this week. It was a relatively minor iterative update, but one feature in particular caught my attention: offline Siri. Siri can be frustrating at the best of times, b.....»»
Team develops technique for building DNA-based programmable gate arrays
A team of chemists and chemical engineers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, working with a colleague from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, both in China, has built a DNA-based programmable gate array for use in general-purpose DNA computing. In their.....»»
Optimizing cacao pollination for higher yields
A research team including Ingolf Steffan-Dewenter's Department of Animal Ecology and Tropical Biology has investigated how the cultivation of cacao can be improved by using the right pollination technique. The success of cacao cultivation depends to.....»»
Owners of cats on vegan diets report healthier pets than owners of meat-eating cats
In a survey of cat owners, those who fed their cats vegan diets tended to report better health outcomes for their pets than those who provided meat-based diets, though the differences were not statistically significant. Andrew Knight of the Universit.....»»
New Apple Watch Series 9 improves Siri processing, iPhone-finding, and more
New models are $399, available Sept. 22, with new "Double Tap" finger gestures. Enlarge If you were hoping for a radical new Apple Watch design or a plethora of new features, 2023 won't be your year. That said, the Appl.....»»
Faster Apple Watch Series 9 launches with on-device Siri processing
The newly announced Apple Watch Series 9 brings the first speed bump since 2020's Series 6, on-device Siri processing, and more.The new Apple Watch brings a performance boost and greater Find My accuracy"Apple Watch is an indispensable companion that.....»»
Researchers make a significant step towards reliably processing quantum information
Using laser light, researchers have developed the most robust method currently known to control individual qubits made of the chemical element barium. The ability to reliably control a qubit is an important achievement for realizing future functional.....»»
Understanding the dangers of social engineering
Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by individuals or groups to deceive or manipulate others into divulging confidential or sensitive information, performing actions, or making decisions that are not in their best interest. It often i.....»»
These worms have rhythm: New imaging technique to observe active gene expression in real time
There's a rhythm to developing life. Growing from a tiny cell cluster into an adult organism takes precise timing and control. The right genes must turn on at the right time, for the right duration, and in the correct order. Losing the rhythm can lea.....»»
Photocoupled electroreduction of CO2 over photosensitizer decorated covalent organic frameworks
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) is thought to be an ecologically favorable technique for using CO2 as a cheap and abundant C1 feedstock for the production of value-added chemicals such as CO. However, the thermodynamically stable natu.....»»
Apple patches “clickless” 0-day image processing vulnerability in iOS, macOS
"BLASTPASS" bug can install malware without user interaction. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple has released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS today to fix actively exploited zero-day security flaws that c.....»»