Next-Generation Spinal Implants Help People With Severe Paralysis Walk, Cycle, and Swim
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: Three men paralyzed in motorcycle accidents have become the first success stories for a new spinal stimulation device that could enable faster and easier recoveries than its predecessors. The men, who ha.....»»
The first Galaxy S27 details just leaked. Here’s what we know
The first details of the Samsung Galaxy S27's chipset have emerged, and it looks like a big step up from the current generation......»»
Why a lot more used EVs are about to become eligible for a tax credit. Older ones are a mixed bag
First-generation EVs have design flaws and technological quirks that render them a mixed bag in terms of value. Late-model-year used vehicles are typically more reliable, though different climates or histories can affect battery health......»»
In political ad barrage, EVs get the short end of the stick, especially in Michigan
Some $21.5 million has been spent on EV-related ads this election cycle. About 88 percent, or $18.9 million, of it is negative, according to a study......»»
Adapting generative AI for the next generation of learning
A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers presents key considerations for generative AI (GenAI) educational tools so they are carefully developed to support, rather than replace, human learning......»»
Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world
The iPod line has vanished into history, but the influence of this once-ubiquitous device is still shaping Apple, music, and the world, 23 years on from its announcement on October 23, 2001.You had one. Everybody had an iPod, some people had several,.....»»
Seven dead, thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines
Philippine rescuers waded through chest-deep floodwaters Wednesday to reach residents trapped by Tropical Storm Trami, which has killed seven people and forced thousands to evacuate as it barrels toward the east coast......»»
Climate change worsened deadly Africa floods, scientists say
Human-caused climate change worsened floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan this year, according to a study published on Wednesday......»»
People Who Went To See A Doctor "Just To Be Sure" And Ended Up Surviving Because Of It Are Sharing Their Stories
People Who Went To See A Doctor "Just To Be Sure" And Ended Up Surviving Because Of It Are Sharing Their Stories.....»»
Anthropic’s Claude can now control computers like people do
Anthropic is rolling out a new-and-improved version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet alongside the debut of 3.5 Haiku and a new Computer Control API.....»»
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald"s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states.....»»
watchOS 11.1 RC now available with sleep apnea detection
A few weeks after Apple started testing watchOS 11.1, the company is now seeding watchOS 11.1 RC. During most of the beta cycle, it was … The post watchOS 11.1 RC now available with sleep apnea detection appeared first on BGR. A few.....»»
Apple HR exodus continues with recruitment exec departure
Barely two days after Apple's Chief People Officer is reportedly exiting the company, a top recruitment executive is also preparing to depart to investment firm.Apple Park. Image credit: AppleApple's top recruitment executive, VP Sjoerd Gehring, is g.....»»
Apple"s October Mac event or release plans still aren"t clear
The iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini are all expected to receive the M4 chip later this month in the form of an online-focused event.Apple could introduce a redesigned Mac mini with M4While Apple recently announced the seventh-generation iPad mini thr.....»»
People around the world are using courts to question whether climate policies are fair
Coal workers suing their government over job losses. Indigenous people using the courts to block wind farms or anti-deforestation policies that violate their cultural rights. What these cases have in common is they challenge the fairness of climate p.....»»
Revealing study sheds light on feeling of collective loss and "Britishness" after Queen"s death
Research on the public mourning after the Queen's death offers new insights on how groups or crowds of people with a shared identity—in this case "Britishness"—navigate periods of change and uncertainty......»»
Boomer couples with degrees retire with 7x the median wealth of those without formal qualifications in Great Britain
A new study from the University of Bath reveals that education plays a key role in how people choose their partners and wealth inequality within and across generations......»»
Colonialism"s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes
Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life......»»
Researchers in a lab near Lake Erie study how toxic algae can damage health
Steven Haller remembers the look of fear on people's faces when toxic algae in Lake Erie made it into his community's water supply 10 years ago, shutting it down for two days......»»
The first iPad mini (2024) reviews are out. Here’s what people are saying
The iPad mini (2024) is set to launch this week. The first reviews for the newest iPad are being published. There's a lot of good — and some bad......»»
Basecamp-maker 37Signals says its “cloud exit” will save it $10M over 5 years
Co-founder thinks other companies should consider a "swim against the stream." 37Signals is not a company that makes its policy or management decisions quietly. The productivity s.....»»