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.....»»
Improved processing model can reduce limestone in cement production
The cement industry has long been a central part of infrastructure and development, but its impact on the environment remains a challenge......»»
What Payday 3’s devs learned from 10 years of success and microtransaction scandals
Payday 3 developer Starbreeze Studios explains how the successes and microtransaction mistakes of Payday 2 helped shape a healthier sequel......»»
Improving organic solar cell efficiency through molecular engineering
Polymer solar cells are lightweight, flexible solar panels that can be used for wearable devices. However, toxic halogenated processing solvents used during manufacturing of these solar cells have limited their widespread adoption......»»
Soluble protein extraction facilitates the salt-induced swelling of pork meat
Salt-induced swelling is a crucial phenomenon in pork meat processing, significantly influencing the meat's water-holding capacity (WHC). Existing theories focus on the role of myofibrillar proteins, especially myosin and actin, in swelling. However,.....»»
New scalable, etching-based technique for precise tuning of microdisk lasers
Micro- and nanodisk lasers have recently emerged as promising optical sources and probes for various applications in the fields of nanophotonics and biomedicine. Their ability to achieve lasing at a deterministic wavelength and ultra-narrowband preci.....»»
Apple faces renewed pressure to protect child safety: ‘Child sexual abuse is stored on iCloud. Apple allows it.’
Two years ago, Apple announced a number of new child safety features, including a system that would use on-device processing to scan for child sexual abuse materials. Despite the privacy-focused implementation of the feature, Apple faced enough backl.....»»
Best smart scales for Apple Health [September 2023]
Whether you’re working out with Apple Watch or just trying to live healthier, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress. If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in t.....»»
Pension fund sues Jeff Bezos and Amazon for not using Falcon 9 rockets
Plaintiffs: Amazon decision "lays bare the extent" of Bezos’ personal rivalry with Musk. Enlarge / Vulcan's core stage is lifted into a processing facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in January 2023. (credit: United Launch All.....»»
Spelt or common wheat? Their diversity of nutritional components prevents identification of which species is healthier
After comparing 90 varieties of spelt with 9 varieties of modern, common wheat, a study by the UCO concluded that the marked heterogeneity characterizing the nutritional compounds of the different varieties makes it impossible to state that one speci.....»»
This sneaky Android malware uses a rare technique to steal banking data
Through protobuf data serialization, Android malware can steal plenty of sensitive data, including real-time screen content......»»
Writing in water using an ion-exchange bead as a pen
Writing is an age-old cultural technique. Thousands of years ago, humans were already carving signs and symbols into stone slabs. Scripts have become far more sophisticated since then but one aspect remains the same: Whether the writer is using cunei.....»»
Researchers formulate "golden rules" for controlling alignment of supermoiré lattices
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a technique to precisely control the alignment of supermoiré lattices by using a set of golden rules, paving the way for the advancement of next generation moiré quantum matter......»»
X-photon 3D nanolithography
Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a technique that uses ultra-short laser pulses to create complex three-dimensional (3D) structures at the micro- and nanoscale. It is based on the principle of multiphoton absorption (MPA), which occurs when two or mo.....»»
Quantum-enhanced detection for chip-scale wireless communications
The demand for fast data sharing and processing has sparked a race for greater bandwidth in wireless communication systems. This is described by Edholm's Law, which states that bandwidth and data rates roughly double every year and a half. As our wir.....»»
New audio technique used for census of California Spotted Owls in the Sierra Nevada ecosystem
For the first time, researchers have estimated the spotted owl population across the entire Sierra Nevada ecosystem. The analysis, which was led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's K. Lisa Yang.....»»
Shoot animated photos and video with iPhone thanks to the new app ‘Cinemin’
Ever wanted to create vibrant animated footage with your iPhone? A new app called Cinemin is here to do just that. It comes with real-time video/photo capture, media import, on-device processing, and a commitment to artist integrity by not using gene.....»»
Producing carboxylic acids using an environmentally friendly technique
Polyamides are present in many different products, such as ropes for mountaineering, parachutes of nylon, and materials for 3D printing. Dicarboxylic acids are used as chemical building blocks for these polyamides. However, their production has been.....»»
Researchers create detailed map of Waiwhetu Aquifer, technique could improve worldwide access to coastal freshwater
For the first time, NIWA used several techniques to map and understand the Waiwhetu Aquifer. This is a reservoir of drinking water that lies beneath the Hutt Valley and Wellington Harbor, and it releases freshwater from deep under the seabed via natu.....»»
COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds
The COVID-19 pandemic provided young adults with a positive respite from societal pressure, a Northeastern study says, giving young women a greater sense of independence and demonstrating possible healthier and more inclusive dating scripts. The stud.....»»
Scientists develop sustainable method to produce lactic acid for industrial food production with waste jackfruit seeds
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a sustainable and more effective technique for making lactic acid by using discarded jackfruit seeds. Lactic acid plays an indispensable part in the industrial production and preservation of nearly all the.....»»