Painting an accurate profile of Adelaide"s homeless
University of Adelaide researchers have built a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health issues in Adelaide. Their work is published in the Australian Journal of Social Issues......»»
IPODs: Making portable droplet microfluidic testing possible
Droplet microfluidics allows for quicker point-of-care testing (POCT), but it is not always as accurate and currently requires an amount of external effort for proper handling......»»
Apple’s AI plans uncertain, as pioneers argue about the risks of the technology
There’s been much speculation about Apple AI plans, as the Cupertino company has so far kept a low profile while both Google and Microsoft dive into generative artificial intelligence in a big way. CEO Tim Cook didn’t shed much light when asked.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (May 2023)
While Disney+ is once again waiting for its next high-profile original, there are plenty of solid originals to watch like Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Crossover......»»
"Space waves" offer new clues to space weather
More accurate space-weather predictions and safer satellite navigation through radiation belts could someday result from new insights into "space waves," researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University reported......»»
Keychron K1 Pro review: low-profile goes pro
Keychron's K1 Pro is an excellent low-profile mechanical keyboard that earns its pro name with hot-swappable programmable switches and a 1,000 Hz polling rate.Keychron K1 ProKeychron has made a name for itself by designing a variety of keyboards with.....»»
Advancing neutron diffraction for accurate structural measurement of light elements at megabar pressures
For decades, scientists sought a way to apply the outstanding analytical capabilities of neutrons to materials under pressures approaching those surrounding the Earth's core. These extreme pressures can rearrange a material's atoms, potentially resul.....»»
Study: Police murder of George Floyd associated with short-term spike in firearm assaults on US police officers
The police murder of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests in the summer of 2020 and revived claims that public outcry over such high-profile police killings perpetuates a violent "war on cops." In a new study, researchers assessed if and how patt.....»»
This weird profile trick brings back blue checks for Twitter accounts – but not for long
In the latest chapter of Twitter strangeness, it’s surfaced that a tiny tweak to the profile description of legacy verified accounts will bring back the blue checkmark. Here’s how it works and what to expect if you give it a shot. more… The p.....»»
A versatile deep-learning model for accurate prediction of plant growth
Crop yield can be maximized when the best genetic variety and most effective crop management practices are used for cultivation. Scientists have developed various machine learning models to predict the factors that produce the greatest yield in speci.....»»
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Game Super Resolution for better mobile performance and battery
Qualcomm announced Snapdragon Game Super Resolution (GSR), which will help the performance and battery efficiency of mobile games. The tech for smartphone and XR gaming will be enabled in Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, a high-profile game coming from.....»»
TikTok is testing a new option to create AI-generated avatars for profile pictures
TikTok is testing a new option to let users create AI-generated avatars for their profile pictures, the company confirmed to CNN on Wednesday, in a move with the potential to put recent advances in artificial intelligence technology front and center.....»»
Report: iOS 17 bringing new Lock Screen features, Apple Music UI updates, more
We’re beginning to get a clearer picture of what new features could be introduced with iOS 17 this year. A new post on Weibo from a previously accurate source claims iOS 17 will include changes to the iPhone Lock Screen, new features for Apple Mus.....»»
The Best Cases for the iPhone SE 3rd Gen!
The SE's small and slim profile might be a bit too slippery to handle, and aside from added grip, a case no doubt provides much-needed protection from damage. As far as “small” smartphones are concerned, Apple’s third -gen.....»»
How hybrid AI could enhance GPT-4 and GPT-5 and address LLM concerns
While combining different AI techniques presents unique challenges, their integration can create more powerful, accurate and explainable AI. While combining different AI techniques presents unique challenges, their integration can create more pow.....»»
Intel, CrowdStrike, and Zscaler unveil compatible solutions for zero trust security
Zero trust is maturing as a mainstream security practice to minimize uncertainty by enforcing accurate, least-privileged access to information. This has become particularly relevant over the past few years, with a growing number of remote workers acc.....»»
How Elon Musk transformed Twitter"s blue check from status symbol into a badge of shame
Days after Elon Musk's Twitter purged blue check marks from VIP users and prominent organizations, the checks reappeared on the accounts of a number of high-profile figures, many of whom promptly stressed they did not ask for or did not want the new.....»»
Twitter stops labeling Russia’s RT and China’s Xinhua as “state-affiliated media”
NPR loses controversial tag, but state-controlled outlets had labels removed, too. Enlarge / RT's Twitter profile, no longer labeled as "Russia state-affiliated media." Twitter has removed "government-funded" and "state.....»»
BuzzFeed fires 15% of workforce, shuts down BuzzFeed News
The controversial but high-profile BuzzFeed News is to be closed because of its parent company's financial problems, which CEO Jonah Peretti says he "could have managed better."BuzzFeed itself, the media and entertainment company, will continue, but.....»»
Predicting regional organic carbon in deep soils
Field sampling combined with laboratory analysis is the most commonly used approach to obtain deep soil organic carbon (SOC) data and has been widely applied for more than a century. This approach provides the most accurate measurement of deep SOC co.....»»
Quantum entanglement could make accelerometers and dark matter sensors more accurate
The "spooky action at a distance" that once unnerved Einstein may be on its way to being as pedestrian as the gyroscopes that currently measure acceleration in smartphones......»»