New sensor detects chemicals that impair thyroid gland
In a study conducted at the University of Twente, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology and the Open University of Israel, researchers have developed a novel approach to address the environmental challenges posed by perchlorate salts, which have be.....»»
Novel toxic gas sensor improves the limit of nitrogen dioxide detection
Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science developed a toxic gas sensor with the world's highest sensitivity. This sensor can precisely monitor nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas in the atmosphere, at room temperature with.....»»
This Razer Kiyo Pro webcam records in 1080p and it’s 60% off
The Razer Kiyo Pro, a webcam that uses an adaptive light sensor and can record at up to 1080p resolution, is available from Razer with a huge $120 discount......»»
Zwicky Transient Facility detects four ultracompact binaries
By investigating dwarf novae identified by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), astronomers have discovered four binary systems. The objects turned out to be eclipsing accreting ultracompact white dwarf binaries. The finding was reported in a paper p.....»»
Reusing plastic waste to kickstart radical chain reactions, improving process safety and efficiency
Single-use plastics are a major environmental concern, but now, rather than being disposed of as garbage, used plastic bags from the grocery store could be utilized to carry out a reaction that can detoxify hazardous chemicals......»»
Apple Watch import ban saga kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook
The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.Apple's ongoing legal wrangling with device producer Masimo over the Apple Watc.....»»
Apple Watch import ban kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook
The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.Apple's ongoing legal wrangling with device producer Masimo over the Apple Watc.....»»
Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are officially banned from being sold in the United States. This comes after the ITC ruled that the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masimo......»»
Live Christmas trees affect indoor air chemistry, researchers find
Every holiday season, Americans buy nearly 30 million live Christmas trees. Many families enjoy not only having a live tree inside their homes but also smelling the fresh fragrance it creates. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic c.....»»
Apple Watch sales ban, next-gen CarPlay previewed, Ask9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US, as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-gene.....»»
Ballerinas are stepping into sensor suits so one Christmas you may be able to understand the nuances of The Nutcracker
Throughout the festive season, countless individuals delight in the enchantment of ballet spectacles such as "The Nutcracker." Though the stories of timeless performances are widely known, general audiences often miss the subtle narratives and emotio.....»»
FAST detects three new pulsars in an old globular cluster
Using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), astronomers have discovered three new pulsars in an old Galactic globular cluster known as Messier 15. Two of them turned out to be long-period pulsars, while the remaining o.....»»
Researchers discover crucial step in creating blood stem cells
A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, providing a valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the nee.....»»
Electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion advancing toward large-scale deployment
Global CO2 emissions continue to grow, reaching 36.1 Gt in 2022, stimulating the implementation of carbon taxes and impacting energy use. The electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) to produce high value-added chemicals and liquid fuels contr.....»»
Toxic chemicals found in oil spills and wildfire smoke detected in killer whales
Toxic chemicals produced from oil emissions and wildfire smoke have been found in muscle and liver samples from Southern Resident killer whales and Bigg's killer whales......»»
Viral enhancement of nanomaterial cancer sensor improves early detection
Researchers from SUTD have developed an advanced system of breast cancer cell detection with improved speed and sensitivity, using a viral mechanism to enhance the tool's sensing accuracy......»»
Machine learning unveils new insights into stress responses for plant health diagnosis
Leaf color patterns, influenced by factors such as leaf age and environmental stress, serve as indicators of plant health in agriculture. The VIS-NIR-SWIR sensor, though effective in measuring these patterns with high resolution, has been limited to.....»»
Apple rumored to upgrade iPhone 16 Pro ultra-wide lens to 48MP
The iPhone 16 Pro could offer even more photographic upgrades in hardware, with a leaker claiming Apple will include a second 48-megapixel sensor in its triple-camera setup.Apple's 2023 iPhone 15 Pro launches mixed a 48-megapixel main camera sensor a.....»»
Researchers turn a small photonic chip into a functional temperature sensor
Similar to electronics, photonic circuits can be miniaturized onto a chip, leading to a so-called photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Although these developments are more recent than for electronics, this field is rapidly evolving. One of the main iss.....»»
A new bioimaging method for speeding up and simplifying chemicals identification in tissues
Scientists associated with the international software project MZmine, led by Dr. Robin Schmid and Dr. Tomáš Pluskal from the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, have come up with a new piece of software.....»»
How to assess the carbon footprint of a war
We know that war is bad for the environment, with toxic chemicals left polluting the soil and water for decades after fighting ceases. Much less obvious are the carbon emissions from armed conflicts and their long-term impacts on the climate......»»