Opinion: Repair It Yourself
People have always repaired things. What’s new is that there is such an abundance of information and expertise available online to help anyone do repair. The post Opinion: Repair It Yourself appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Maker.....»»
How cells select DNA damage repair pathways
DNA is well known as the blueprint of life, necessary for an organism to facilitate living processes. DNA can be damaged by various factors such as radical metabolites, radiation, and some toxic chemicals. As DNA is a molecule consisting of two stran.....»»
It"s impossible to compete with Apple, says third-party iPhone repair shops
Due to lengthy delays in parts processing and steep costs, third-party iPhone repair providers say that there is no practical way that they can compete with Apple's repair chain.Right-to-Repair After facing increased pressure from legislators, Apple.....»»
Logitech taps iFixit to sell mouse parts for DIY repairs
The companies will only stock MX Master and MX Anywhere mouse parts at first. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) Logitech has joined the likes of Google and Samsung in tagging iFixit to help build a self-repair program. iFixit wi.....»»
Cardiff Beyoncé concert: Face recognition use criticised
The police are using the technology on the city's streets, a move that has divided opinion......»»
Report: A growing share of Hong Kong people support same-sex couples" rights
A new report shows that Hong Kong public opinion on same-sex couples' rights has changed markedly over the past ten years. Earlier this year, 60% of Hong Kong people said they supported same-sex marriage, while only 17% said they were not supportive,.....»»
Opinion: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" urges us to defend real animals
As "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 "lights up the box office, its glow is reaching animals who are rarely seen: those in laboratories. Through the powerful stories of the central character Rocket Raccoon, alongside Floor the rabbit, Teefs the walrus.....»»
Opinion: Our hybrid media system has emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ hate—what can we do about it?
Anti-LGBTQ+ hate from religious conservatives and far-right extremists in the United States, and now in Australia, is a worrying trend......»»
France doesn"t understand why different iPhone models have varying parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
France investigates Apple over alleged planned obsolescence from repair parts
France is investigating Apple over allegations that it deliberately limits the repair options for its smartphones, potentially rendering them obsolete.France investigates AppleWhen using Apple's self-service repair program, customers are required to.....»»
Fairphone’s user-repairable headphones will offer spare parts through its app
But Fairphone doesn't know how long it will stock spare parts. Enlarge (credit: Fairphone) Today, Fairphone, a company known for making smartphones that are meant to last, revealed its take on a user repair-friendly set.....»»
The Nexus 7 was Google’s only great tablet, and it has never tried to replace it
Opinion: 2013 Nexus 7 was the right tablet at the right price at the right time. Enlarge / Someone poking at a 2013 Nexus 7, Google's last (and possibly only) great tablet. (credit: Google) Well, here we are again—Goog.....»»
Mechanisms for removal of strong, replication-blocking lesions generated by the human HMCES protein
Researchers at Nagoya University and Osaka University in Japan have found novel repair pathways of apurinic/apyrimidinic (AP) sites of DNA. Repair of the base excision, which repairs AP sites, is an essential mechanism for cell survival. Its dysfunct.....»»
Opinion: Landslides are a global injustice, and they"re rarely caused by the people worst affected
In northern India, a tragedy is playing out in slow-motion. Located at about 2,000 meters elevation in Chamoli District in the Himalayas, Joshimath is an ancient, sacred town of about 17,000 people. Popular with pilgrims and visitors wanting to ski o.....»»
Opinion: AI used in justice system should keep "humans in the loop"
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our society. Beyond the currently hyped systems such as ChatGPT or DALL-E, which can generate images, the technology has also found its way into the daily work of lawyers and even judges. At present, such.....»»
iPhone beats Android flagship phones when it comes to DIY repairs at home, study claims
While no smartphone repair is so simple a child could do it, the iPhone 13 is among the most straightforward models to repair at home, a report claims, handily beating Android flagships from Google and Samsung.Apple is the top brand for ease of repai.....»»
Engineers develop electroconductive hydrogel for biomedical applications
Synthetic hydrogels show great promise in tissue repair, drug delivery, medical implants and many other applications. Hydrogels functionalized with electrically conductive components can be used in bioelectronic devices for cardiac or neural interfac.....»»
Opinion: When employers reward "ideal" workers, gender equality suffers
UK deputy prime minister Dominic Raab recently resigned following the publication of a report into workplace complaints about his conduct, including bullying allegations. But this element of his behavior wasn't the only concerning workplace problem h.....»»
Opinion: Generational and cultural change is stimulating environmental sustainability
We continue to live in a world of rapid technological change that constantly engenders economic and cultural transitions. New technologies steadily transform the way we live. We are starting to see this with artificial intelligence, and the world has.....»»
Super-charged textile repairs itself, monitors heart rhythm
Scientists from around the world have developed a simple metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable textiles which can repair itself, repel bacteria from the wearer and even monitor a person's electrocardiogram (ECG) heart signals......»»
A century of newspaper ads shed light on Indigenous slavery in colonial America
Since the beginning of journalism in America, newspapers have been funded by advertising. In the 18th century, alongside advertisements for shoe repair, corduroys, and cutlery, colonial newspapers sold and ran ads for enslaved and unfree men, women,.....»»