Pathogens get comfy in designer goo
New hydrogels mimic intestines when lined with epithelial cells. A study demonstrated hydrogels in various stiffnesses are valuable for learning the dynamics of pathogens that cause diarrhea and other intestinal diseases......»»
Wearing Alexa is weird, but Amazon’s new Echo Frames are shockingly comfy
Smart glasses aren't quite a mainstream thing just yet, but Amazon's doing its best to break through with the new Echo Frames......»»
Does your Mac, iPad, or iPhone make the cut for "Death Stranding Director"s Cut?"
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima has listed which Apple devices which will work with "Death Stranding Director's Cut," coming in 2023.Death Stranding Director's Cut"DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT for iPhone, iPad, and Mac will be released in 2023.....»»
Incubator or barrier? Exploring the links between agriculture, biodiversity and the spread of pathogens
Many pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19, are thought to have originated in wild animals before spilling into human populations......»»
New gut microbe produces smelly toxic gas but protects against pathogens
An international team of scientists led by microbiologist Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna has discovered a new intestinal microbe that feeds exclusively on taurine and produces the foul-smelling gas hydrogen sulfide. The researchers have.....»»
Researchers reveal the venomous secrets of European snakes
Not only in the tropics do snake bites lead to dangerous envenoming—bites from European venomous snakes can also cause severe physical damage. But their venom also contains active substances that could be used against bacterial pathogens in the fut.....»»
Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return
The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry......»»
China is huge for Arm. That"s a risk for its new investors
As British chip designer Arm prepares to raise about $5 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, its China business has become a serious point of concern......»»
Researchers create optical device that can kill pathogens on surfaces while remaining safe for humans
While it has long been known that ultraviolet (UV) light can help kill disease-causing pathogens, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on how these technologies can rid environments of germs. However, the excimer lamps and LEDs that can directly.....»»
New method combines DNA nanoballs and electronics to enable simple pathogen detection
Researchers at Karolinska Institute have developed a novel method using DNA nanoballs to detect pathogens, aiming to simplify nucleic acid testing and revolutionize pathogen detection. The study's results, published in Science Advances, could pave th.....»»
Synthesis of nanoparticles by microorganisms: Exploring the green power of fungi
They are used as medicines, drug carriers and to combat microbes in hospitals, destroy plant pathogens and reduce the amount of traditional fertilizers used in agriculture—nanoparticles are taking over medicine and the agri-food industry......»»
7 Best Mouse for CAD Software Users | 2023 CAD Mouse Reviews
Every Computer Aided Designer feels the need of a dedicated mouse for the job at some point or another. Irrespective of the choice of software – AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc. – a good mouse, that is specifically designed for working with CAD,.....»»
Inside Elon Musk’s Struggle for the Future of AI
'I can't just sit around and do nothing.' An exclusive excerpt from Walter Isaacson's new Elon Musk biography At a conference in 2012, Elon Musk met Demis Hassabis, the video-game designer and artificial–intelligence researche.....»»
‘iOS App Icon Book’ creator launches campaign to ship hardcover dedicated to Mac apps
Designer and app icon connoisseur Michael Flarup is celebrating the Mac, desktop icons, and the designers who make them with a new project called The macOS App Icon Book. more….....»»
Novel chemosensor-based method for rapid detection of bacterial toxin
The COVID-19 pandemic made it very clear that we need better methods to quickly screen for dangerous pathogens and substances. One such compound that regularly flies under the radar is lipopolysaccharide (LPS), largely known as "endotoxins.".....»»
Oppo’s Find N3 Flip fashion phone is ready for its close-up
Oppo's new flip phone has big specs, plus a line of designer handbag cases. The Oppo Find N3 Flip, with its bigger camera bump and rounded-over corners......»»
Chytrid fungi revealed to be parasitic species that infects snow algae
The microbial communities found in glacier and snowpack ecosystems are an essential part of cold weather environments. Chytrids, a group of fungi that include well-known frog pathogens, are often found in abundance in these ecosystems, but culturing.....»»
New markets on the menu with plant biosecurity tool
Global trade is important and brings many benefits. But trade can also spread pests and pathogens that harm agricultural crops and the natural environment......»»
Research team begins designing a perishable food "smart packaging" system for transport
Case Western Reserve University researchers are leading the development of a "smart packaging" system to monitor temperature fluctuations, moisture changes and pathogens in perishable food products during transportation......»»
Bee populations at risk of one-two punch from heat waves, pathogen infection
The historically high heat waves that gripped the southwest United States and southern Europe this summer are causing problems for more than just humans. Extreme heat waves affect pollinators and the pathogens that live on them, creating a mutual imb.....»»
A high-precision flatness measurement for cryogenic mosaic focal plane arrays
A research team led by Professor Wang Jian, the deputy chief designer of the Wide Field Survey Telescope (WFST) and a faculty member of the State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Detection and Nuclear Electronics of the School of Physics, University of Scie.....»»