Promoting axon regeneration in the zebrafish spinal cord
After an injury to the spinal cord, patients often remain paralyzed because damaged nerve tracts do not regrow due to the formation of scar tissue. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, together with colleague.....»»
Sense of belonging helps high school students engage with STEM
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that one key to promoting STEM education, and to making students feel capable of working on STEM subjects outside of the classroom, is to find ways to make classrooms feel more inclusive......»»
Bipartisan Group of State Attorneys General Launch Nationwide Investigation Into TikTok
Today, Attorney General Maura Healey launched a nationwide investigation into whether TikTok is designing, operating, and promoting its social media platform to children, teens, and young adults in a manner that causes or exacerbates physical and men.....»»
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Apple halts all device sales in Russia in response to invasion of Ukraine
Company stopped shipping hardware to retail channels last week. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has halted all sales of its products in Russia as a response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, the company announced th.....»»
Robert Pattinson Is A Big Final Fantasy 7 Fan, Talks Love Triangle Between Cloud, Aerith, And Tifa
Robert Pattinson, star of The Batman, has spoke about his love for Final Fantasy 7 during an interview promoting the movie. The post Robert Pattinson Is A Big Final Fantasy 7 Fan, Talks Love Triangle Between Cloud, Aerith, And Tifa appeared first on.....»»
Apple is said to be working on a foldable MacBook/iPad hybrid device
Device would use a touch keyboard when folded, work as a tablet unfolded. Enlarge / Apple's 2021 iPad—sans futuristic folding capability, of course. (credit: Samuel Axon) Two different sources are now saying Apple plans to i.....»»
Sling TV plans, prices and channels
Sling TV is the best live TV service for most new cord-cutters. It has lots of channels, affordable prices, and great DVR features, but is Sling right for you?.....»»
After-school program promoting youth empowerment, Black culture helped reduce violence
An after-school program specifically designed to address racial and economic disparities affecting Black youth and empowering them to be a positive change in their community has long-term effects on behavior, according to a new University of Michigan.....»»
Genomic regulatory map of the zebrafish
Zebrafish and humans look very different on the outside. Yet about 70 percent of their genes are similar to human genes—including many that can trigger diseases. That makes the animal a popular model organism. Many observations of biological proces.....»»
Apple will add fifth US English Siri voice in iOS 15.4
"We work to make the experience feel as personalized as possible," Apple said. Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13 mini. (credit: Samuel Axon) There are already four American-accented English voices for Siri, but Apple will ad.....»»
Want to delete Spotify? These are the alternatives
Spotify still dominates algorithmic discovery, but others have tricks, too. Replacing Spotify used to be difficult, but its competitors have caught up in many areas. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Spotify is the dominant streaming music plat.....»»
Samsung continues to boost microLED TVs
Samsung Electronics had originally planned to unveil 76-, 88- and 99-inch microLED TVs in 2021, but even though that plan failed due to production problems, the company continues promoting microLED TVs as its high-end TV models......»»
Trump social media app gearing up for launch
Conservative figures are increasingly promoting Truth Social, the alternative social media app backed by former President Donald Trump, as the platform undergoes pre-launch testing......»»
This Year"s Super Bowl Broadcast May Seem "Crypto-Happy". But the NFL Isn"t
During today's telecast of the Super Bowl, 100 million Americans will see at least three commercials promoting cryptocurrency, reports the Washington Post, "and though Tom Brady may be gone from the game, he hovers over it, hawking crypto exchange FT.....»»
Apple fixes Mac battery drain, WebKit vulnerability in software updates
There's also a minor watchOS update today. Enlarge / The 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple has released updates for iOS/iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS that primarily address bugs and security vulnerabilities. i.....»»
Integrating startup resources to build Taiwan"s strongest industry chain
Taiwan-based Profet Al's entrepreneurial team comes from foreign software companies, according to the company's general manager Jerry Huang. For the last decade, Profet AI has focused on promoting various types of commercial enterprise-level software.....»»
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New spinal implant gets paralyzed people up and walking
Software modeling and feedback key to a computer-controlled stride. Enlarge / Two formerly paralyzed individuals go for a stroll in Lausanne, Switzerland. (credit: EPFL) Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, as they prevent.....»»
Soon, iPhones will process contactless payments without extra hardware
The iPhone NFC feature will reach developers, vendors, and customers this year. Enlarge / The iPhone XS, the oldest iPhone that will support Tap to Pay on iPhone. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple announced a limited new feat.....»»
Next-Generation Spinal Implants Help People With Severe Paralysis Walk, Cycle, and Swim
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: Three men paralyzed in motorcycle accidents have become the first success stories for a new spinal stimulation device that could enable faster and easier recoveries than its predecessors. The men, who ha.....»»