Piecing together Scotland"s religious past with shards of glass
Two Scottish researchers are trying to piece together part of Scotland's religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge......»»
Latest Apple Store opens in Abu Dhabi, with curved glass, Bianco Cristal floors
The latest Apple Store opened today, with Apple highlighting the “stunning curved glass exterior” and use of Bianco Cristal flooring. The latter is a quartz material noted for durability and low maintenance. The new store replaces the fo.....»»
Svalbard"s Arctic heritage is threatened by climate change
Cultural heritage sites are irreplaceable sources of historical information, providing insight into the social, religious, and economic life of our ancestors. They are important markers of identity, and constitute attractions to both locals and visit.....»»
Farming practices good for the environment and the farmer"s pocket
New research conducted as part of the EU-funded LIFT project has shown that ecological practices are the way forward for Europe's farmers. Carried out at LIFT project partner Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), United Kingdom, it suggests that such prac.....»»
Are Major Legal Changes Needed for the Driverless Car Era?
Long-time Slashdot reader Hope Thelps brings news about the future of self-driving cars. "The law commisions of England and Wales and of Scotland (statutory bodies which keep the laws in those countries under review) are recommending a shift in accid.....»»
Everyday Objects Can Run Artificial Intelligence Software
Slashdot reader sciencehabit quotes Science magazine: Imagine using any object around you—a frying pan, a glass paperweight—as the central processor in a neural network, a type of artificial intelligence that loosely mimics the brain to p.....»»
How The Matrix Resurrections used visual effects to plug in again
The Matrix Resurrections visual effects supervisor Dan Glass explains how the film used VFX to send audiences back into the franchise's virtual world......»»
Corning expands high-index glass portfolio to help accelerate mass adoption of AR technology
Corning has announced the launch of a new glass composition to advance the development of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) diffractive waveguides for wearable devices. Optical advancements inherent in the glass take the AR experience to the next l.....»»
Refuge and justice online: How sexual violence survivors seek safe haven on social media
Within highly religious and normative societies such as Indonesia, the notion of sexual violence seems to be something that is absurd and beyond belief......»»
Apple shares new iPhone 13 ads highlighting its durability, battery, and cameras
Apple is back with new iPhone 13 advertisements that highlight some of its features, such as the durability of Ceramic Shield glass and the longer battery life. The company also shared a short film shot entirely with an iPhone 13 Pro in celebration.....»»
This 22-year-old builds chips in his parents’ garage
Sam Zeloof's creations show what’s possible for small-scale silicon tinkerers. Enlarge / Sam Zeloof completed this homemade computer chip with 1,200 transistors, seen under a magnifying glass, in August 2021. (credit: Sam Kang).....»»
Lens maker streamlines smart manufacturing
Zhong Yang Technology (JMO), a maker of precision molds used to make glass and plastic optical lens pieces, has been standardizing its manufacturing process of various molds to allow production of small volumes, a move toward smart manufacturing, acc.....»»
A new Google AR headset? Just don"t call it Google Glass 3.0
A new report says Google is gearing up to build a next-gen AR headset......»»
First details leak on Project Iris, Google’s next AR headset
The ski goggles-like product is targeting a 2024 launch window. Enlarge / Product photography of the Google Glass wearable. Project Iris won't look like this; it is said to more closely resemble ski goggles than casual glasses. (credit.....»»
India"s Vedanta to make 28-65nm semiconductor chips for local demand
Indian natural resources conglomerate Vedanta will invest in manufacturing 28nm to 65nm semiconductor chips because this is the range for which it sees local demand. AvanStrate, a Japanese glass substrate manufacturer that Vedanta had acquired in 201.....»»
A glass-backed iPad Pro to likely stay a pipe dream for now
Worried about fragility, Apple has reportedly canceled plans of a glass rear panel on the 2022 iPad Pro refresh, but there's still hope for MagSafe......»»
Study "cracks" mystery of water-promoted fracture growth on glass
Glass windows often endure external environmental factors such as wind, rain, and humidity, which lead to the formation of microcracks in their surface. For instance, a gust of wind can propel sand onto a window and create microscale surface cracks d.....»»
“Aw, screw it”: LAPD cops hunted Pokémon instead of responding to robbery
Officers' 2017 hunt for Snorlax recorded by in-car system—court upholds firings. Enlarge / Visitors view a 10-meter-tall Pikachu glass and steel sculpture in Shanghai, China On November 28, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Future Publis.....»»
Incarcerated men"s religious beliefs did not improve their reentry-related outcomes
Studies suggest that religion can help prisoners cope with prison life and that it may affect the likelihood of recidivism. A new longitudinal study examined how male prisoners' religious beliefs affected their reentry into the community. The study f.....»»
Ring launches much-awaited glass break sensor for Ring Alarm
Ring has heard the feedback from customers asking for a dedicated glass break sensor and at CES 2022, they finally delivered......»»
Judge blocks Navy vaccine rule: “No COVID-19 exception to the First Amendment”
Navy Seals argued mandate violates First Amendment and religious freedom law. Enlarge / A Navy nurse prepares a syringe. (credit: Getty Images | petesphotography) US Navy Seals who objected to COVID vaccination on religious gr.....»»