Optical Mouse Inventor Hunts for a Covid Cure—and May Have Found One
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Steve Kirsch urges the FDA to quickly approve Fluvoxamine to prevent severe illness from Covid Last March, as the Silicon Valley tech community abandoned open offices for working at home, tech entrepreneur Steve Kirs.....»»
Apple updates "Magic" accessories to USB-C, included with M4 iMac
Apple has updated its Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad to feature USB-C — and that includes the new color-matched accessories shipping with the M4 iMac.Apple's updated Magic Keyboard - Image Credit: AppleOn Monday, Apple opened preor.....»»
Apple’s $1,299 M4 iMac at long last bumps the base model to 16GB of RAM
New iMacs also come with tweaked USB-C Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad. Apple's week of Mac announcements kicks off today with a new lineup of 24-inch iMacs, Apple's first Mac.....»»
New partially coherent unidirectional imaging system enhances visual data transmission
A team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has unveiled a new development in optical imaging technology that could significantly enhance visual information processing and communication systems......»»
COVID lessons learned? UN summit mulls plan for healthy planet, and humans
The COVID-19 and Ebola outbreaks brought into stark relief the harms that can come to humans if we interfere too much with nature, placing ourselves in contact with animals carrying unknown pathogens......»»
Optical technique that uses orbital angular momentum could transform medical diagnostics
An Aston University researcher has developed a new technique using light that could revolutionize non-invasive medical diagnostics and optical communication. The research showcases how a type of light called the orbital angular momentum (OAM) can be.....»»
Picky protection rules hamper Swiss mushrooming craze
After suffocating COVID-19 restrictions, many embraced the call of the wild and the joys of foraging, but tightening Swiss biodiversity protection measures are infuriating growing hordes of mushroom-picking enthusiasts......»»
A multi-level breakthrough in optical computing—a faster, more efficient, and robust memory cell
For the first time, an international cadre of electrical engineers has developed a new method for photonic in-memory computing that could make optical computing a reality in the near future......»»
Anthropic publicly releases AI tool that can take over the user’s mouse cursor
Anthropic is one of the first to go beyond just screen vision. AI software company Anthropic has announced a new tool that can take control of the user's mouse cursor and perform.....»»
Meet the winners of Nikon’s 2024 photomicrography contest
Nikon Small World photomicrography contest is an annual reminder that science can be beautiful as well as informative. A stunning image of differentiated mouse brain tumor cells h.....»»
New Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard coming soon – but don’t expect anything exciting
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple gearing up to announce new M4 Macs as soon as next week, but it looks like the company also has some updates for its accessories. More specifically, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the , Ma.....»»
Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-C
Apple's slow transition to USB-C is inching closer to an end with the imminent release of a new Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2, and Magic Keyboard, which were referenced in the iOS 18.1 RC.Magic accessories could finally get USB-CThe Mac, iPad, iPho.....»»
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»
All-optical switch device paves way for faster fiber-optic communication
Modern high-speed internet uses light to quickly and reliably transmit large amounts of data through fiber-optic cables, but currently, light signals hit a bottleneck when data processing is necessary. For that, they must convert into electrical sign.....»»
The best ergonomic mice of 2024: comfortable, accessible, and affordable
Want to ease carpal tunnel or repetitive strain without reducing computer time? An ergonomic mouse might help. These are the best options in 2024......»»
A method to switch between optical pulling and pushing forces by altering the shape of Fermi arcs in Weyl systems
Optical forces, which act like an invisible "hand," are capable of precisely controlling tiny particles. Optical tweezers, a well-known tool, use this force to capture and manipulate small objects such as cells, bacteria, and viruses. This effect is.....»»
New method for measuring luminescence lifetime offers versatility in scientific imaging
Oxygen is a key molecule for life, and in order to understand ecosystem dynamics it can be important to follow its ways in much detail. Optical sensors that use luminescent dyes have long been used to map oxygen levels in marine systems. Oxygen reduc.....»»
MicroRNA, Protein Folding and Machine-Learning Work Win the Science Nobels
A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay......»»
New Nasal Vaccines Offer Stronger Protection from COVID, Flu, and More—No Needle Needed
Gentle nasal spray vaccines against COVID, the flu and RSV are coming. They may work better than shots in the arm.....»»
Janus-like metasurface technology shows different optical responses according to the direction of light
Metasurface technology is an advanced optical technology that is thinner, lighter, and more capable of precisely controlling light through nanometer-sized artificial structures than conventional technologies. KAIST researchers have overcome the limit.....»»
A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones
The COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human population and its evolutionary potential to generate new variants is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. New research conducted at Princeton University.....»»